From designer ocean views in Hout Bay to luxury eco-living in Knysna, explore these standout South African properties on the market. fm.co.za/art_01a152d89c49752…

South Africa may have been taken off the FATF list, but it still faces global financial friction — and an upcoming review could risk another downgrade. tinyurl.com/mr3anbe5

South Africa's commercial property sector is making a strong comeback, achieving a 12.5% total return — its best performance in a decade. Vacancies are falling and office demand is rebounding. Read more here: fm.co.za/art_01a1532773c476a…

Postbank wants R2.5bn from South African taxpayers to fund its 'next phase of growth' — but what are we actually buying? Explore why commercial viability remains elusive. fm.co.za/art_01a13ac87c9e7d7…

LETTER | Many a true word In response to Sarah Buitendach’s newsletter intro about her favourite Joburg potholes, Ciara Reintjes sent us this comment: fm.co.za/art_01a1542d82f17ec… Have something to say? Email us at [email protected]

Foreign hospitality investment is checking back into South Africa Major moves by Club Med and Banyan Group signal renewed confidence in the country's booming tourism and luxury hotel market. fm.co.za/art_01a13e81f47f7cc…

From rare lizards delaying operations to billions in hedging losses, Harmony Gold faces tough obstacles as it branches out into copper. Here is why its strategy is testing investor patience. fm.co.za/art_01a15353a2a57a7…

PODCAST | Occupying more than a third of Mpumalanga, the district municipality could be a political powerhouse. Only, as journalist @NickolausBauer shows in this episode of South Africa’s Easy Elections Guide, it’s struggling with the basics. Listen here: fm.co.za/art_01a16399a93a770…

Is holding Naspers for Tencent still the smartest way to invest in tech? With AI transforming markets, an S&P 500 tracker might offer a more rewarding strategy writes @davidshap4711. Read more here: fm.co.za/art_01a1536fc174755…

While TSMC hits record highs powered by the unstoppable AI surge, @netflix faces workforce cuts, rising production costs and fierce streaming competition. fm.co.za/art_01a152d316777b6…

Severe El Niño drought could trigger rising food insecurity and poverty across Southern Africa as aid funding shrinks. @WandileSihlobo explains why regional governments must prepare now. Watch the latest episode of Agriview here: tinyurl.com/mradafeu

With @MYANC under pressure and the MK Party reshaping the contest, South Africa's eight metros are heading for an intense electoral showdown. Read the full story here: fm.co.za/art_01a153fb4d9275f…

Could Richemont take a tilt at De Beers? @MarcHasenfuss looks at the sparkling potential of a diamond mega-deal, alongside value plays in the JSE small-cap space. Get the insights here: tinyurl.com/3xptbbu5/

Can pension funds drive infrastructure and still deliver solid returns? @sanlam Umbrella Fund chair Jolly Mokorosi makes the case for investing with purpose — while keeping trustees in charge. Read more here: fm.co.za/art_01a15441bfbe73b…

Plagued by factional wars, debt and a sharp drop in membership, @_cosatu is struggling to stay relevant in South Africa's new era of coalition politics. Read more by @NatashaMarrian here: tinyurl.com/bdd9dadx

A record maize harvest cushions South Africa, but a looming El Niño drought poses severe food security risks across Southern Africa writes @WandileSihlobo. More on this here: tinyurl.com/55325bf5/

From rare lizards delaying operations to billions in hedging losses, Harmony Gold faces tough obstacles as it branches out into copper. Here is why its strategy is testing investor patience. Read more in our cover story by @davidaamckay here: tinyurl.com/3fm8j25b

PODCAST | A rare lizard, high-risk capital, and massive hedge book losses test Harmony’s Australian expansion. @GTalevi unpacks what this means for the broader gold industry. Listen here: tinyurl.com/3zmaw45x

From Cape Town the conversations continued in Johannesburg. Presented by @CitadelSA in partnership with @FinancialMail, The Uncomfortable Truth in Johannesburg brought together influential voices from business, economics and politics to confront some of the difficult questions shaping South Africa’s future. The conversations explored the political and economic choices facing the country, from the future of Johannesburg, coalition politics and the GNU to economic growth, transformation, energy security and the role of effective leadership. Across the discussions, one theme remained clear: South Africa’s challenges are complex, and progress requires us to engage honestly with different perspectives, question established thinking and focus on the actions that can move us forward. As Citadel CEO Sajeel Maharaj captured in his opening remarks: “The future of South Africa will not be determined by the problems we face. It will be determined by how we respond to them.” Thank you to our panellists, guests and our partners at Financial Mail for contributing to a morning of provocative questions and meaningful conversation. #TheUncomfortableTruth