Criminal syndicates in South Africa spent ill-gotten gains from looting a state-run hospital on trophy assets, including properties in exclusive locales, Lamborghinis, a Bentley and a luxury boat, a probe showed.

The firm’s only Africa outpost has expanded its roster in less than a decade to more than 60 lawyers with lateral hires from South Africa’s Werksmans, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, and other firms.

Tourism is one of South Africa’s most powerful industries. It drives economic growth, creates jobs, and sustains conservation efforts that protect the country’s extraordinary natural heritage. This Tourism Month is a chance to reflect on how domestic and international travel supports wildlife, communities, and unique experiences across the country.

The commodity-backed South African rand strengthened on Monday, driven by rising gold prices, while traders anticipated a series of local economic reports that could provide insights into the health of Africa’s largest economy. The rand was trading at 17.28 against the dollar, reflecting an increase of approximately 0.3% from Friday’s close.

A court in Johannesburg has sentenced seven Chinese nationals to terms of 20 years in prison each for trafficking people from Malawi and forcing them to work at a factory in South Africa.

If successful, the bid considered by the Industrial Development Corp. would end almost two years of negotiations.

A rollercoaster brake failure at a Johannesburg amusement park sparked safety concerns after riders were forced to disembark mid-ride. The TikTok video went viral.

Discover why Johannesburg is Africa’s event and festival capital in 2025. Johannesburg has always been at the heart of South Africa. But right now, it is doing something bigger, it is claiming a title few cities on the continent can match. Johannesburg is Africa’s festival capital.

Business for South Africa (B4SA) is stepping up to assist in revitalising Johannesburg, focusing on key areas such as energy, logistics, and youth employment, as the city grapples with declining municipal services.

If found guilty, Airlink could face administrative penalties of up to 10% of its annual turnover and orders to adjust its pricing practices. Observers say the outcome could set a precedent for pricing regulation on South Africa’s domestic air routes, particularly in underserved regions like the Eastern Cape.

Kanye West has returned to X to announce his upcoming concert in South Africa. Ye’s been quiet on the platform for a few weeks since the disastrous launch of his cryptocurrency, YZY Money, in August. That changed with a post on Sept. 19 revealing an upcoming show in Johannesburg on Dec. 13.