In a highly provocative speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has challenged a foundational principle of South Africa’s constitution, declaring that the clause stating the country “belongs to all who live in it” was a “grave mistake.” Arguing that the provision is unsustainable given current economic pressures, Godongwana stated it should apply only to citizens. He…
Ex-Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo has told the Madlanga Commission that a powerful drug cartel, the “Big Five,” has penetrated South Africa’s political sphere and law enforcement. Backed by WhatsApp evidence, he named individuals and detailed a scheme where a businessman allegedly made payments for ANC events linked to Minister Senzo Mchunu’s office, in return…
Nico Ballesteros’s documentary, In Whose Name, is a sleek, intimate, and often unsettling portrait of Kanye West during a period of intense personal tumult. For anyone who once held a deep connection to the artist now known as Ye, the film is an essential, if emotionally draining, experience—a chance to take one last look at the…
The demanding schedules of Hollywood A-listers have reportedly led to the separation of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. Sources indicate the couple, who married in 2006, are living in “separate worlds,” with Kidman settled into a lavish London mansion while Urban tours the U.S. and Canada. Though they have made efforts to connect daily, the…
The sound of modern South African music has lost one of its key architects with the passing of producer Casswell P. The versatile hitmaker, who died on Saturday, built a celebrated career by refusing to be confined to a single genre, crafting anthems for some of the country’s biggest stars. Born in Limpopo, his passion…
For Lerato Nxumalo, the screen has been replaced by a real-life love story. The actress, who has charmed the nation with her on-screen presence and authentic off-screen persona, has officially married her mystery man in a warm and intimate ceremony. Surrounded by their nearest and dearest, the bride radiated joy in a breathtaking, custom-designed gown,…
Cilo Cybin, South Africa’s pioneering cannabis-focused SPAC, has successfully transitioned to the JSE’s main board. The move from the AltX, coming just a year after its listing, positions the company for increased capital access and a broader investor audience. CEO Gabriel Theron stated the upgrade will bolster the firm’s competitiveness as it targets international expansion…
Here’s what you’re likely to pay for fuel from Wednesday, based on unaudited Central Energy Fund data: This would push the price of a litre of 95 Unleaded to around R21.58 in Gauteng. The modest adjustments are the result of a stronger rand, which provided a 14-cent cushion against rising international product prices. The official…
A Kimberley car dealership, Lambons Kimberley, has been decisively penalized by the High Court for its handling of a consumer complaint dating back to 2012. The court ordered the GWM franchise to pay an administrative penalty of R200,000 and slapped it with a punitive costs order. The ruling comes after the dealership unsuccessfully tried to…
The numbers reveal a stark truth about the rand’s recent performance. While it has gained 8.3% against the dollar year-to-date, the US dollar itself has weakened by 9.7%. This means the rand has actually lost purchasing power in real terms. The currency’s underlying weakness is further illustrated by its performance elsewhere. It has weakened by…
