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Who really decides if Starlink can launch in South Africa? It's not who you think
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (365+ words) Starlink is owned by businessman Elon Musk. As the back-and-forth between Elon Musk and policymakers continues, one question keeps coming up: who actually has the power to approve or block Starlink in South Africa? The answer is not as straightforward…...
Top South African true-crime documentaries to binge-watch
17+ hour, 45+ min ago (558+ words) "The People vs. VBS" is a true-crime documentary series from multi-award-winning Idea Candy. South African true-crime storytelling has exploded in recent years, unpacking everything from serial killers to billion-rand financial scandals. 1. "Catch Me a Killer" (2024) Charlotte Hope stars in "Catch…...
CBD revitalisation: how Joburg and Cape Town inner cities are delivering double-digit returns
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (764+ words) Inner-city yields in Johannesburg and Cape Town range from 10% to 18%, depending on the asset and location. That is not frontier market speculation-that is a premium that exists because the operating environment requires real expertise, says Jeremy Berman, the chief investment…...
Tensions rise between South Africa and US as G20 finance summit exclusion confirmed
14+ hour ago (353+ words) South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa (centre) speaks alongside Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (left) and Chairperson of the African Union Joao Lourenco (right) during the G20 Leaders' Summit plenary session at the Nasrec Expo Centre, in Johannesburg on November…...
Joburg's power cuts: Government departments face the consequences of R1. 3bn debt
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (638+ words) City Power disconnected the electricity supply of businesses that owe millions in unpaid electricity bills. Image: Picture: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers The City of Johannesburg has escalated its battle against mounting debt by cutting electricity to government departments that have…...
Ramaphosa appoints Roelf Meyer as South Africa's ambassador to the United States
11+ hour, 8+ min ago (169+ words) Former Minister of Defence Roelf Meyer named new ambassador to the US. President Cyril Ramaphosa "has appointed Roelf Meyer to be "South Africa's next ambassador to the "United States. Meyer, 78, is a former Defence Minister and a key negotiator in…...
Two Oceans Marathon: Here's what you need to know before race day
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (501+ words) Get ready for the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town on April 11, featuring Gerda Steyn's quest for a seventh consecutive title, with increased prize money and essential race day planning tips for participants and spectators. Picture: Tobias Ginsberg As the…...
Malema urges Dunga to deliver financial stability in Gauteng government
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (366+ words) Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has urged Gauteng's newly appointed finance MEC, Nkululeko Dunga, to restore financial stability and deliver a clean audit in the provincial government. Dunga's appointment on Wednesday, confirmed by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi during…...
Save Our Sacred Lands welcomes Heritage Western Cape ruling on Oude Molen Eco Village development
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (603+ words) Save Our Sacred Lands has welcomed the ruling, saying it reinforces the importance of protecting heritage sites and ecological spaces. Heritage Western Cape has rejected a Heritage Impact Assessment linked to a proposed development at Oude Molen Eco Village in…...
KZN manhunt begins after viral reckless driving clip
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (499+ words) Kwa Zulu-Natal RTI has called on a reckless driver seen in a viral video to surrender, urging the public to assist with information as enforcement against dangerous driving is intensified. The Kwa Zulu-Natal Department of Transport has called for a…...