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The JSE’s performance since US President Donald Trump returned to the White House rivals even that of the vaunted S&P 500 Index. It goes to show that it’s better to watch what the market is saying and not what comes out of the Oval Office, writes Matthew Winkler.

It will cost the South African government an estimated R830 million to renovate its foreign missions and fixed assets, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation has revealed.

Heavy rains have killed eight people in Thailand since mid-September, the government said on Monday, as Bangkok battled flooding for a fourth consecutive day, with at least eight more confirmed dead in neighbouring Myanmar.

A beauty school received R144 million from the Gauteng Department of Social Development (GDSD) to train young beauticians and provide beauty services for older people. It was one of the department’s highest-funded organisations, far exceeding the average subsidies for social welfare services for Gauteng’s most vulnerable people, reports GroundUp.

Cement producer PPC says it has managed to increase its profit margins despite slumping volumes, lambasting some competitors for “aggressive price discounting” that “destroys value” and undermines the industry generally.

A man living near Dora’s Tavern in Wedela, Carletonville, has described how armed men used his house three times to reload their rifles before returning to the tavern and opening fire on patrons, killing 18 people and injuring 18 others.

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad said Dolphins batter Marques Ackerman has done more than enough to kick down the selection door for the Australian Test tour that starts in Durban next week.

For years, he roamed the corridors of the National Prosecuting Authority offices in Durban as a security guard. Today, he is charged with 15 counts of rape.

The feared AI jobs Armageddon may not entail a jobs bloodbath at all. But it may become harder for the next generation to get a foot in the door, says Cobus Venter.

It took just five days for September to become the deadliest month for mass shootings in South Africa this year.

The Proteas have named an 18-player preliminary squad for the first Test against Australia at Kingsmead later this month, with fast bowler Kagiso Rabada included despite ongoing recovery from injury.

Taxi boss Oupa Bafana “King of the Sky” Sindane’s application to prevent the Madlanga Commission from hearing his evidence has been struck from the court roll.

In a deal that would create the world’s second-largest gold producer, Gold Fields has made an audacious bid for Australia’s Northern Star Resources.

The Zululand District Municipality has confirmed that all employees have been paid their September salaries, days after their scheduled payday.

SPAR expects weaker full-year results than last year and has apparently revised its debt covenants as pressure intensifies in its core groceries and liquor business, signalling a multi-year recovery rather than any quick fix.

A frantic search operation is continuing for celebrated ostrich farmer Saag Jonker after his Toyota Land Cruiser was swept away while he attempted to cross a low-water bridge over the flooded Olifants River near Oudtshoorn.

Herman Mostert highlights five talking points after the Springboks’ 42-38 loss to the Wallabies in Perth.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned lobby groups that peddle a false narrative of Afrikaner persecution, and in the same breath denounced language that “glorifies killing or encourages hostility”.

State media in Iran on Monday reported that Iran’s delegation to the UN General Assembly had no talks planned with the United States, after US President Donald Trump said he expected more negotiations.

A 23-year-old woman was shot and killed during a robbery in Tembisa on Monday morning.