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Luke Fraser  ·4 Jan 2026 The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has received regulatory approval for its simplification project, which aims to expand its listings following decades of decline. Benjamin Wollan established the JSE in November 1887 as a way to raise capital for major gold projects.  The bourse is now the largest in Africa and …

3 January 2026By Staff Writer These are the preliminary recorded rainfall figures for the 24-hour period ending at 8am on Saturday 3 January 2026, according to the SA Weather Service and readings that we get from other sources. The total recorded rainfall for November 2025 across South Africa is available by clicking here. Recorded rainfall …

Luke Fraser  ·3 Jan 2026 Mauritius is continuing to see heightened investment from South Africans, with foreigners also investing in Africa’s wealthiest economy.  Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB), boutique investment advisory firm Stewards Investment Capital and New World Wealth teamed up to review Mauritius’ growth as a wealth hub.  Thanks to its thriving financial services sector, …

Six new electric vehicle (EV) models priced under R1 million went on sale in South Africa during 2025, the largest new annual contingent of EVs at this price point yet to arrive in the country. When MyBroadband previously compiled a list of passenger EVs available under R1 million in January 2025, eight distinct options were …

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Luke Fraser  ·3 Jan 2026 Premier Group is one of South Africa’s leading food producers, with the company set to benefit from the acquisition of RFG.  Sean Culverwell, Investment Analyst at Anchor Capital, said that Premier is headlined by its flagship Blue Ribbon brand, which makes it the “Shoprite” of milling and baking.  “The company’s …

Staff Writer  ·3 Jan 2026 MultiChoice owner Canal+ signed a multi-year and multi-territory agreement, which saved DStv from losing many prominent channels. In December 2025, MultiChoice warned its DStv subscribers that it may have to cut twelve Warner Bros. Discovery channels from its bouquets. It explained that negotiations over terms and pricing for the content, …

MATCH REPORT: A late try from replacement prop Ntuthuko Mchunu gave the Stormers a 13-8 win over the Bulls in Round Nine of the United Rugby Championship on Saturday. It’s the Capetonians’ eighth win from eight matches in the competition as they gave themselves some breathing space at the top of the standings. It was …

Opinion Siyabonga Hadebe|Published 13 hours ago Copy to Clipboard SOUTH Africa’s housing crisis is a direct manifestation of its apartheid and colonial legacies, characterised by systemic economic exclusion, acute shortages, and a deep rural-urban divide perpetuated by law and financial policy. As the Constitutional Court has repeatedly recognised, post-apartheid housing inequality cannot be understood outside …

Spokesperson for the African National Congress (ANC), Mahlengi Bhengu, said that the Democratic Alliance (DA) is taking credit for work that the ANC has done. In an interview with Newzroom Afrika, Bhengu said that the DA has made “false claims” about its achievements in portfolios awarded to the DA, and is using these… Future Prospects: …

South Africa’s ever popular bakkie market looks set for a bumper year. Despite being the third largest segment after passenger vehicles and exports, South Africa’s liking for light commercial vehicles failed to subside throughout 2025. Reinforced by the Toyota Hilux having been the country’s best-seller for years, the segment never fails to feature within the …

The US attacked Venezuela and deposed its long-serving President Nicolas Maduro in an overnight operation on Saturday, President Donald Trump said, in Washington’s most direct intervention in Latin America since the 1989 invasion of Panama. “This was one of the most stunning, effective and powerful displays of American might and competence in American history,” Trump …

Hugo Broos © Backpage Pix South Africa coach Hugo Broos has promised to show “no mercy” to Cameroon when he comes up against his former side in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. Broos will lead Bafana Bafana out at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat against the nation he led …

The cheapest double-cab bakkie you can buy in South Africa is the JAC T6, which starts at R359,900. Bakkies are one of the most popular vehicle types for good reason, as they are practical and well-suited for navigating our roads and the beautiful South African landscape, from SAN Parks like the Kruger to remote farms …

For the day, Pretoria can expect a minimum temperature of 15°C and a maximum of 31°C. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms expected to affect parts of Gauteng, including the City of Tshwane, on Saturday afternoon and evening. According to Saws, the warning is valid from 3pm on …

Malcolm Libera  ·3 Jan 2026 South Africa is heading for disaster if urgent action is not taken to rescue its ailing industrial sector, warns mining expert Peter Major.  Major explained that smelters in South Africa heavily depend on electricity, and the price increases have made them uncompetitive. He added that despite a deal two years …

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02 January 2026 UPDATE Stay active in the new year with Apple Watch New research from the Apple Heart and Movement Study shows participants with Apple Watch keep up their exercise levels well into the new year Apple Watch is the ultimate fitness and health companion to support users in reaching and maintaining their goals in …

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South African water will host China, Russia and Iran for a week in January as their navies conduct maritime trade protection exercises. South Africa’s hosting of a naval exercise with Russia, China and Iran is set to cause much debate in the coming weeks. Exercise Will for Peace 2026, also known as Mosi III, will …

All provinces will now start and end the school year at the same time. The countdown to the 2026 school year has officially begun, with parents across South Africa already bracing for uniforms, stationery lists, and early-morning alarms. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has confirmed that public schools will reopen on 14 January 2026, …

South African motor-vehicle operators above the age of 60 are being forewarned of the new regulations that will take place in renewing driving licenses from 5 January 2026. When a senior driver fails to comply with prescribed medical fitness assessments and papers, the driving license therapy will run the automatic cancellation of such a driving …