A major investment in luxury marine infrastructure is set to reshape Cape Town’s position in the global yachting market, with the V&A Waterfront confirming plans to build a new superyacht marina. The project, known as the Quay 7 Superyacht Marina, will form part of the broader R20-billion expansion of the Granger Bay precinct and is…
A rare and complex surgical procedure carried out at a rural hospital in Limpopo has been hailed as a major milestone for South Africa’s public healthcare system. Doctors at Mankweng Tertiary Hospital successfully separated conjoined twins born earlier this year, demonstrating that highly specialised care can be delivered outside major urban centres. Decision to operate…
South Africa’s iconic lion population in Kruger National Park is facing a sharp and troubling decline, with conservationists warning that illegal wildlife trade and poaching are driving the species toward a deeper crisis. Once a stronghold for African lions, the park is now witnessing a steady disappearance of these apex predators, particularly in its northern…
South Africa’s largest retail bank by customer numbers, Capitec, has issued a fresh warning about a growing wave of scams involving malicious mobile applications designed to take control of users’ devices and drain their bank accounts. The warning comes amid a rise in sophisticated fraud schemes that combine social media advertising, direct messaging, and human…
South Africa has moved to significantly increase import duties on structural steel products from China and Thailand, in a bid to protect its struggling domestic steel industry from unfair competition. The decision follows a detailed investigation that found evidence of dumping — a practice where products are sold in foreign markets at prices below their…
South African consumers are being urged to prepare for higher grocery bills as global oil price increases and supply chain disruptions begin to filter through to local retailers. Major supermarket groups, including Checkers, Pick n Pay, and Spar, could soon face mounting pressure to adjust prices as the cost of fuel, logistics, and production continues…
A sophisticated online scam leveraging artificial intelligence has emerged in South Africa, falsely using the likeness of President Cyril Ramaphosa and billionaire Johann Rupert to promote a high-return investment scheme. The fraudulent operation centres on a platform branded as the “Wealthicator project,” which promises users returns of up to R250,000 from an initial deposit of…
South Africans may soon face a sharp increase in fuel prices, with the National Treasury indicating it has limited capacity to cushion the blow. Rising global oil prices, driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East, are expected to push local petrol and diesel costs significantly higher in the coming weeks. global oil shock drives…
Authorities in Limpopo have dismissed widely circulated social media claims suggesting that criminals are using a “crying doll” to lure residents out of their homes and rob them. The rumour, which has gained traction across various online platforms, alleges that a doll emitting sounds similar to a crying baby is placed outside homes during the…
A high-speed police operation in Johannesburg ended in a fatal shootout on Wednesday evening, leaving three suspects dead and a kidnapped victim safely rescued. The incident took place in the Crystal Park area, where members of the Hawks’ Tactical Operations Management Section were responding to intelligence about ongoing hijacking and kidnapping activities. High-speed pursuit turns…
