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Trade unions and economists have welcomed the government’s tabling of the Employment Services Amendment Bill, while warning that its success will depend on effective enforcement, skills development and protecting the rights of all workers.

Unions and economists back Employment Services Amendment Bill

Trade unions and economists have welcomed the Employment Services Amendment Bill, while warning that its success will depend on enforcement, skills transfer and protecting the rights of all workers.

  • Yogashen Pillay
3 min read
Combined with previously authorized amounts, the company's overall buyback program now totals $235 billion, which Nvidia expects to complete by the end of its fiscal year 2028 in January.
NVIDIA

AI giant Nvidia authorizes record R2.76 trillion share buyback

Combined with previously authorised amounts, the company's overall buyback program now totals $235 billion, which Nvidia expects to…

  • AFP
1 min read
The rocketstanding more than 120 meters (131 yards) tall, rose through a thick cloud of smoke on an ambitious 14th test flight.
SPACEX

SpaceX puts Starship megarocket in orbit for first time

With this new test, SpaceX hopes to usher in an "exciting new phase" of development that will include, among other things, tests of refueling the rocket in orbit.

  • AFP
3 min read
The rand weakened to about R16.40 against the dollar as higher oil prices, weaker gold and expectations of further US interest-rate increases supported the US currency. The market moves could add pressure to fuel prices, borrowing costs and household budgets.
RAND

Rand weakens as oil prices rise and rate-hike fears support dollar

The rand weakened to about R16.40 against the dollar as higher oil prices, weaker gold and expectations of further US interest-rate increases supported the US currency. The…

  • Ashley Lechman
4 min read
The Bengwenyama project is an advanced stage exploration project focussed on PGM mineralisation on the properties which are located on the Eastern Limb of the Bushveld Complex.
MINING

Southern Palladium secures mining rights for Bengwenyama

Southern Palladium has secured a 30-year mining right for its Bengwenyama PGM-chrome project in Limpopo, while improved metallurgical results have pushed completion of the…

  • Tawanda Karombo
3 min read
The Chinese-founded company's net income attributable to shareholders reached $2.3 billion in the first six months of 2026, up from $1.1 billion in the same period last year.
SHEIN

Shein says operating profit fell 50% in first half of 2026

Monday's results were Shein's first earnings report since its initial public offering this month, which put the company's valuation at around $26.3 billion, well short of the…

  • AFP
1 min read
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says government, industry, provinces, municipalities and communities must work together to grow the sector, while digital innovation, domestic travel and visitor safety remain priorities.
TOURISM AND CULTURE

Tourism growth requires government, business and communities to work together

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says government, industry, provinces, municipalities and communities must work together to grow the sector, while digital innovation, domestic…

  • Yogashen Pillay
3 min read
As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital services accelerate, South Africa has an opportunity to position itself as Africa’s leading digital infrastructure hub.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

South Africa positioned to lead Africa’s data centre and digital infrastructure boom

As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital services accelerate, South Africa has an opportunity to position itself as Africa’s leading digital infrastructure hub.

  • Ashley Lechman
3 min read
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola led South Africa's delegation to the 81st UN General Assembly, where he pushed for Africa's permanent representation on the Security Council.
RONALD LAMOLA

UN Security Council reform: SA pushes for permanent African seats

SA has revived calls for Africa to receive at least two permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.

  • Rapula Moatshe
6 min read
MK Party leader Jacob Zuma faces growing internal turbulence following claims of efforts from within to destabilise the party.
MKPARTY

MKP: Allegation of destabilisation plot emerges amid candidate list furore

A KZN MK Party leader has unpacked concerns about internal sabotage amid disputes.

  • Willem Phungula
5 min read
The refining and smelting of gold to produce bullion bars at Gold Fields. Its offer to buy the Northern Star gold mining company in Australia has been rebuffed.
MINING

Gold Fields sheds 14.56% on JSE after Northern Star rebuff

Gold Fields shares fell sharply on the JSE after Northern Star’s board declined to engage further on the South African miner’s proposed A$27-a-share takeover offer.

  • Tawanda Karombo
4 min read
SPAR is pressing ahead with a broad turnaround plan while searching for a new chairperson and additional independent directors, with management warning that the financial recovery will lag operational improvements.
SPAR

SPAR targets November board appointments as turnaround gathers pace

SPAR is pressing ahead with a broad turnaround plan while searching for a new chairperson and additional independent directors, with management warning that the financial…

  • Ashley Lechman
4 min read
A 23-year-old woman was shot dead in an apparent robbery in Thembisa, Gauteng police said.
EKURHULENI WOMEN DEATHS

Ekurhuleni crime in focus after Thembisa woman killed in robbery

Police are investigating the murder and robbery of a 23-year-old woman in Thembisa on Monday morning.

  • The National News Team
2 min read
Clicks Group has acquired a further 35.3% interest in ARC for R507 million.
CLICKS GROUP

Clicks raises ARC beauty stake in R507m deal

Clicks Group has increased its stake in premium beauty retailer ARC Store to 61% after buying a further 35.3% for R507 million, giving it control of the fast-growing business.

  • Edward West
2 min read
Pope Leo XIV has urged French bishops to keep battling the "scourge" of clerical sex abuse.
POPE LEO XIV

Pope Leo urges French Church to confront clerical child abuse ‘scourge’

The pope also met seven survivors as the Church faces the legacy of decades of abuse.

  • AFP
3 min read
Suspended SAPS Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is facing charges of rape, trafficking and sexual grooming of a minor.
POLICE ARREST

Sibiya rape case may erode public trust in fight against GBV - analyst

What happens when the people tasked with fighting gender-based violence are accused of committing it?

  • Gcwalisile Khanyile
5 min read
Police have discovered 11 women's bodies in Ekurhuleni since July. Here they discovered the body of the ninth woman - in Dawn Park, on the East Rand.
EKURHULENI WOMEN DEATHS

Ekurhuleni murders: suspects in three cases as 11th woman’s body is found

Police are still trying to establish whether the deaths are connected.

  • Vivian Warby
4 min read
The Ngqura Container Terminal at the Port of Coega. Transnet wants a new bulk commodity terminal and a rail corridor constructed at the port.

SA producers to benefit from major manganese corridor revamp

Transnet has invited private-sector participation in a planned manganese export corridor linking Hotazel in the Northern Cape with the Port of Ngqura in the Eastern Cape.

  • Tawanda Karombo
3 min read
Transnet Group CEO Michelle Phillips said the entity's recovery plan is finally producing measurable results.
THE NATIONAL EXCLUSIVE
Video

Inside Transnet’s remarkable R4.6 billion turnaround

In an exclusive interview, CEO Michelle Phillips opens up on the decisions, setbacks and battles behind Transnet’s recovery.

  • Siphelele Dludla
6 min read
Turkish pastry and ice-cream brand MADO opens first South African outlet in Durban
ICE

MADO brings Turkish ice cream and pastries to Durban’s Florida Road

Turkish pastry and ice-cream brand MADO has opened its first South African outlet on Durban’s Florida Road, with diplomatic and municipal representatives attending the launch.

  • Yogashen Pillay
3 min read