14 South Africa has announced its plans to do contact tracing. The leading political party in Johannesburg says it is worried about a potential health crisis after a man confirmed to have…
FNB bolsters its Solopreneur offering to support a growing base of self‑employed clients
19Freelancers and independent workers get a dedicated banking platform from FNB. FNB has bolstered its Solopreneur offering, which allows self‑employed earners, freelancers, and independent workers to manage both personal and business finances…
AI is rewriting the threat playbook
29 The author, Justin Lee The withdrawal of South Africa’s draft National AI Policy is an uncomfortable but instructive moment. Communications & digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi confirmed last month that fictitious —…
Pirates’ Ouaddou lauds ‘warriors’ as Bucs down Stellies
34 Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou praised his “warriors” after they beat Stellenbosch 2-0 on Tuesday evening to stay very… Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou praised his “warriors” after they…
South African private sector growth hits 44-month high
42 South Africa’s private sector expanded at its fastest pace in nearly four years in April, as sales and output rose amid supply concerns linked to the Iran war, a business survey…
DJ Lorenzo Darries passes away after battling heart disease
46 PICTURE: X/ LORENZO DARRIES Cape Town and the South African entertainment industry are mourning the loss of beloved radio personality Lorenzo Darries, who has sadly passed away. Also see: Tearful Expresso…
‘A lot of players shouldn’t be here’: Hunt fumes as Stellies lose to Pirates
41 Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt cut a frustrated figure after his side conceded twice in quick succession before halftime against Orlando Pirates. Stellies looked on course to reach the break…
Brink frames Tshwane mayoral race as ANC vs DA battle ahead of elections
58 The DA candidate says governance outcomes, not individual rivals, will shape Tshwane’s future after the November vote. The race for who will be the next mayor of the City of Tshwane…
Snow, rain and freezing temps grip SA this week
55By Mapaballo Borotho Image: Adobe Stock A powerful winter storm has brought snow, heavy rain and freezing temperatures to parts of South Africa. The Eastern Cape has been hardest hit, with severe…
The big question facing owners of Chinese cars
57 Quality may have caught up, but there’s a big unknown lurking for hundreds of thousands of South Africans. The flood of ultra-competitive options from Chinese brands that have entered the market…