South Africans hoping for cheaper home loans will have to wait longer. The Middle East war has made it almost certain the South African Reserve Bank will not cut interest rates when it meets this week.
South Africa spends billions protecting politicians but has no law requiring police to protect its kings and queens. That reality was laid bare in Parliament this week, writes Celani Sikhakhane in Royals Mzansi.Â
Land reform minister Mzwanele Nyhontso fired the Ingonyama Trust Board, and the Trust now warns this will block rural community payments and delay land approvals.
Momentum Financial Planning adviser Ross McMillan says South Africans need to review savings and investments as global conflicts drive up everyday living costs at home.
Eastern Cape leaders reject a reported Nigerian king installation, warning it breaks the law and threatens recognised traditional leadership in the province.
The grave of anti-apartheid activist Robert Sobukwe has been vandalised, and his family believes the attack may be linked to the fight over renaming Graaff-Reinet.
Iran has set up a system to let certain ships pass through one of the world's most important waterways, according to shipping publication Lloyd's List. At least one ship has already paid $2-million to get through.
A transmission pylon collapsed in Bushy Park, Gqeberha, on Wednesday, 18 March. Summerstrand and Walmer are without power, with repairs expected to take 21 days.
