Khampepe Commission Tests South Africa’s Rule of Law
The Khampepe Commission is probing whether post-apartheid authorities blocked Truth and Reconciliation prosecutions; its report is due 18 December 2026.
October 26, 2026Section
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Bollywood Singer Shreya Ghoshal Plays Pretoria 5 December
Shreya Ghoshal plays SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Saturday, 5 December 2026, after Durban on 4 December. Only VIP and...
October 26, 2026
Comrades Marathon Finishes in Durban on 13 June 2027
The 100th Comrades Marathon runs Sunday, 13 June 2027, from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. All 28,000 places are taken; here is...
October 26, 2026
Shoprite Director Row Over US$5,100 Tax Fine
The Shoprite director Sipho Maseko was not personally convicted, the retailer says, after five dormant companies paid about US$5,100 in...
October 26, 2026
Pick n Pay Narrows Loss to US$18M
Pick n Pay narrows loss to about US$18 million in the 26 weeks to 30 August, the grocer said on...
October 26, 2026
South Africa Union Leaders Lose Power 25 Oct
A South Africa union, Numsa, stripped its general secretary Irvin Jim and top officers of their powers on 25 October,...
October 26, 2026
South Africa Seizes 250 Kilos of Cocaine
South Africa seizes 250 kilos of cocaine worth over US$12 million in five bags at OR Tambo airport, police announced...
October 26, 2026
S&P Likes Sanlam’s US$1.3B Santam Buyout
S&P says the Santam buyout should strengthen Sanlam's business risk profile, on a cash offer worth about US$1.3 billion for...
October 26, 2026
What to Do in Durban in November 2026: Triathlon, Theatre and French Wine
Thirteen verified Durban events in November 2026, from TinMan on 8 November to French wine on 26 November, with US$...
October 25, 2026