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Miningweb Weekly: Peter Major — Gold’s new kings, Copper mania and why SA is losing to Zambia
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (405+ words) Two mining giants pass. Gold stocks surge. Copper becomes the new AI trade....
Chris Nicholson: The Unholy Pact between the ANC and the Nats
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (1376+ words) The inquest into the Apartheid-era killings of the Cradock Four reopens next month....
The Editor's Desk - Thu 19 Feb 2026: Patrice Motsepe’s presidential path and the global copper rush
6+ hour, 22+ min ago (453+ words) In today's Editor's Desk update, Alec Hogg dives into the political whispers suggesting Patrice Motsepe may be the "rabbit in the hat" the ANC needs for the 202...
Motus shifts gears as South Africa’s largest dealer embraces emerging brands
8+ hour, 32+ min ago (290+ words) Key topics:Motus Retail expands brands, adding Haval, Honda, Suzuki, Tata, Mahindra.Chinese automakers rise fast, overtaking Volkswagen in South Africa sales.Mo is expanding its portfolio to include Haval, Honda, Suzuki, Tata and Mahindra to capture a larger share…...
TCS: Motsepe poised to win ANC leadership and drive economic revival
8+ hour, 33+ min ago (48+ words) This article was first published by The Common Sense Polls show Motsepe leads ANC succession race at 23% support. A Motsepe run could unite ANC factions and boost party credibility. His win may spur investment growth and accelerate South Africa's economy....
Gauteng residents at risk as tap water could contain sewage
12+ hour, 27+ min ago (277+ words) Key topics:Gauteng's water load-shifting risks mixing sewage with drinking water.Expert warns system nearing collapse due to desperate water measures.Government Joburg Water is one example of a sub-sub-system operator.Mixing it up.While they can also implement water…...
Golden visas for South Africans: Painting a future beyond borders
14+ hour, 53+ min ago (597+ words) Every family's future is a work in progress. Over the past five years, the global canvas has grown more complex. A pandemic, geopolitical instability, economic volatility, tightening borders, and evolving regulatory landscapes have introduced darker tones and sharper contrasts. For…...
BN Daybreak Thurs 19 Feb: Vale Clem Sunter; Fed’s “hawkish” shock; Zuck on trial; and who really took power in 1994
19+ hour, 33+ min ago (195+ words) South Africa mourns a visionary: The Fox has left the building. In today's episode of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg pays tribute to Clem Sunter, the legendary futurist who mapped South Africa's transition to democracy. We revisit a prescient warning he…...
The Editor's Desk - Wed 18 Feb 2026: South Africa's shifting middle class and the "Republic of no consequences"
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (385+ words) In today's edition, Alec Hogg explores a significant demographic milestone: new data reveals that African and white households are now level-pegging in South Af ... In today's edition, Alec Hogg explores a significant demographic milestone: new data reveals that African and…...
TCS: Cape Town surpasses Johannesburg in taxpayers as economic focus shifts south
2+ day, 3+ min ago (286+ words) This article was first published on'The Common Sense. Key topics:Cape Town surpasses Johannesburg in assessed taxpayers for first time.Cape Town's tax base In 2023, Cape Town recorded 912 168 assessed taxpayers, compared with Johannesburg's 915 311 By the following year, Cape Town had…...