CTIJF 2025 grand finale: the jazz stars set to sizzle as the city plans to swing all night, tonight
The Stages and the Stars: some of the great artists from Lira to Thandiswa Mazwai and many others, who will be performing in the final night of the CTIJF tonight.
South Africans repatriated from Myanmar just before devastating earthquakes struck
In an unbelievable rescue mission in which timing was everything, 23 South Africans were repatriated home on Thursday from a facility in Myanmar which was later hit by two earthquakes.
Daring rescue: Trafficked South Africans leave Myanmar just a day before earthquakes struck
In an unbelievable rescue mission in which timing was everything, 23 South Africans were repatriated home on Thursday from a facility in Myanmar which was later hit by two earthquakes.
South African recounts terrifying moments during Bangkok earthquake
Residents in Bangkok felt the tremors of a powerful 7. 7 magnitude earthquake originating from Myanmar, leading to chaos and evacuations. A South African living in Bangkok shares his terrifying experience as buildings swayed and lives were disrupted.
'Most terrifying moments of my life' says South African during Thailand earthquake
The strong 7. 7 magnitude earthquake rocked the Thai capital and Germany’s GFZ centre for geosciences said it was a shallow 10 kilometers, with an epicentre in neighbouring Myanmar, according to latest reports.
Harmonies of hope: the Pretoria artists who changed the nation's tune
Discover the powerful stories of Pretoria's struggle artists - voices that emerged from the townships to define a nation's fight for freedom and equality.
The sound of freedom: how music became a powerful weapon in South Africa's fight against apartheid
Discover how music became a powerful tool of resistance in South Africa during the apartheid era, uniting people and inspiring hope in the face of oppression.
Harmonies of hope: the Pretoria artists who changed the nation's tune
Discover the powerful stories of Pretoria's struggle artists - voices that emerged from the townships to define a nation's fight for freedom and equality.
Disappointing news for South Africans as interest rate remains unchanged
South Africa followed America's lead and kept the interest rates unchanged. A big blow for homeowners with bonds and home buyers, plus other debt holders.
Impossible? Not for this sporting hero: the paraplegic trailblazer shattering glass ceilings
With an unwavering spirit and remarkable determination, Normie Eckard has not only excelled in his athletic pursuits but has also become a symbol of resilience and empowerment for individuals facing similar challenges
Jubilee celebrations in Rome turn sombre as pilgrims pray for Pope Francis
Concerns over Pope Francis's health has led to cancelled Vatican Jubilee events and has pilgrims poignantly reflecting on faith.
UK inquiry into TikTok and Reddit highlights risks to your child's data: how to protect it
The investigation addresses concerns about the exploitation of children's data and the ethical responsibilities of social media platforms. It underscores the need for stronger data protection laws to safeguard children's privacy.
Affordable housing close to you in Cape Town? Why Nimbyism is still rife
The idea that affordable housing could be built close to economic hubs leaves the Nimbys (Not In My Backyarders) up in arms as they fear property prices will drop and areas will be unappealing.
SONA 2025: President Ramaphosa, you have failed the poor, their homes are worthless assets!
Just hours before President Ramaphosa is set to address South Africans in the SONA, many South Africans still don’t even have title deeds to their homes - which means they will never be able to create generational wealth. Added to that ailing municipalities and clunky red tape is hampering the affordable housing sector and White Papers don’t address important sectors.
Can 2025 be the year SA fixes its affordable housing crisis? These experts hope so
Local property and housing experts at the forefront of the drive to solve the affordable housing crisis reveal their hopes for the sector for the new year
Climbing Cape Town’s property ladder almost impossible for the poor
Lack of title deeds, amongst other issues, keep many South Africans out of the formal property market. If the country gets it right, however, it could be the biggest Black Economic Empowerment programme.
Cape Town’s poor spend almost half their salaries getting to work, with nothing left for housing
The city’s spatial mismatch, a legacy of apartheid planning, continues to keeps the poor out of the property market. What can be done to create a more functional city?
It’s good, but not great: South Africa's first interest rate cut in four years
The SA Reserve Bank cut the repo rate by 0. 25 basis points today, opening the way for more cuts to come.
Could South Africa follow the lead of US’s jumbo rate cut?
All expectations are for a rate cut later today by the SA Reserve Bank. . . but will it be as high as the US delivered yesterday?
A push for a cleaner, sustainable energy future for Africa
Matteo Brambilla: ceo of renewable energy company Red Rocket, has a dream to live in a world moved by the energy nature creates.
Why Cape Town’s affordable housing crisis matters
Getting the lower to middle end of the property market to work could be a game changer and go toward turning the affordable housing crisis around.
Mr President, here are the real construction sites that will build the nation
How small-scale township property developers are changing the face of the property market
Mr President, here are the real construction sites that will build the nation
How small-scale township property developers are changing the face of the property market
Blow for homeowners as interest rate remains unchanged
In a move that has left the property market and wider economy strained, the South African Reserve Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) has once again decided to keep the repo rate steady at 8. 25%, with the prime lending rate remaining at 11. 75%.
Cape Town’s next property millionaires could come from here
Small-scale developers are helping solve the impending housing crisis one brick at a time