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South Africa’s hidden fintech giant adding 4,000 customers every day
Weaver Fintech is adding around 4,000 new clients a day, with its PayJustNow brand continuing to shoot the lights out.
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Weaver Fintech is adding around 4,000 new clients a day, with its PayJustNow brand continuing to shoot the lights out.
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The war waged by the US and Israel against Iran will not lead to World War III but could well signal major geopolitical challenges for the future.

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The DA is expected to reveal what it describes as “explosive information” regarding the departure of former Gauteng health chief financial officer Lerato Madyo during a media briefing scheduled for Wednesday morning.

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The current system has drained many of us of hope, and it sometimes appears that Boxing SA was created merely to prevent total exploitation rather than to take boxing to greater heights.
South Africa
SAWS issues advisory on heatwave
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the Western Cape and Northern Cape will experience very hot to extremely hot temperatures due to heat wave conditions this week.
“This follows a brief period of cooler weather. Heat wave conditions are characterised by prolonged periods (at least three consecutive days or more) of...

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
South Africa
SANRAL warns of road closures in Durban at uMngeni Interchange
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) has advised motorists of temporary road and lane closures associated with the replacement of bridge parapets at the uMngeni Interchange in Durban.
“As part of the bridge repair works, several temporary lane closures will be implemented at the interchange and on...
South Africa
Call to register to vote using online platforms
The Electoral Commission has called on all South Africans eligible to vote to register for the Local Government Elections where they live.
“In a Local Government Election, there is no legal facility to vote outside of the voting station of registration. This is a necessary requirement as it ensures that voters vote in a ward election...

World
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Tuesday would bring the most intense strikes across Iran. And residential buildings are not being spared in Tehran.

World
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps has ignored President Trump’s demand to disarm or “face certain death.” A look at the group’s strength and vulnerabilities amid the U.S.- Israel war against Iran.

World
As missile fire is constant across the Lebanon-Israel border, residents in one northern Israeli city are defiant about not leaving again, as they did during the Gaza war.
World
Disgraced movie mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein says life in prison is “hell” in an interview where he repeatedly claimed he was not guilty of any crimes.

Africa
With Bellarmine Mugabe due in court we look at what has happened to Zimbabwe’s ex-first family.

Africa
Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

Africa
Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Africa
Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says.

Business
Multichoice has lost half a million subscribers, as it starts a new era under the ownership of Canal+.

Business
Johann Rupert’s Remgro has sold close to R5 billion in shares of FirstRand, with the investment holding company deeming the bank “non-core.”

Business
Harmony Gold has declared a record interim dividend payout of over R3.3 billion.

Business
Growthpoint Properties’ latest financials again highlight the strength of the V&A Waterfront, which is undergoing massive upgrades.

Politics
Richard Shibiri has been linked Katiso “KT” Molefe and Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

Politics
Another memorial service is planned for Bloemfontein in the Free State on Thursday.

Politics
Lieutenant-General Hilda Senthumule has been testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
“I believe that they were executed, and I believe that they used maximum force to shoot to kill.”

Sport
Themba Zwane’s return to the Bafana Bafana squad could spell trouble for Sipho Mbule, who was left out of Hugo Broos’ latest selection.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have reported their squad’s situation ahead of their next Betway Premiership fixture against Durban City this weekend.

Sport
England midfielder Keira Walsh says adjusting to life at Chelsea after arriving in January 2025 was the “worst feeling”.

Sport
Kaizer Moutang Jr has given Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze a mandate. Will the two Chiefs co-coaches deliver?
Education
[Premium Times] ASUU-UNILAG also accused the university of failing to pay Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) to academics in the Akoka Campus.
Education
[Premium Times] LASEMA said it previously advised the school against using the building due to safety concerns.
Education
[New Times] The Minister of State for Education, Claudette Irere, has emphasised that higher education must play a central role in advancing regional integration within East African Community (EAC).
Education
[Nyasa Times] In a significant turn of events for thousands of students and academic institutions, the High Court in Zomba has temporarily put a stop to a decision that had cast doubt on the validity of qualifications from the Business Management Education Centre (BMEC).

Lifestyle
Cape Town is facing scorching temperatures and fire risks as a heatwave grips the Western Cape. Here’s what to expect and how to stay safe.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
A recent report has lifted the lid on the brands and products that South Africans living abroad miss the most. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Gayton McKenzie and Nigerian pastor John Anosike exchanged heated words over the latter’s bid of Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre.

Entertainment
Deputy minister in the Presidency stressed that government efforts to address misinformation were not aimed at restricting free expression.

Entertainment
Tony Brown has been credited with helping turn the Boks into the most dominant side in world rugby over the past couple of years.

Entertainment
The case has been postponed to 17 March.

Entertainment
According to the government, the Smart ID digitisation programme was first launched in 2015 under former minister Malusi Gigaba.

Science/Tech
Canal+ has struck a deal with Google Cloud to bring generative AI to its production teams and streaming app.

Science/Tech
For decades, cumbersome CPAP machines have been the primary way to help people with sleep apnea. A range of new options has recently come into focus.

Science/Tech
Canal+ is heading to the JSE by mid-2026 – and is betting big on Africa to drive future growth.

Science/Tech
Canal+ is investing €100-million to fix MultiChoice – but a continued subscriber exodus shows righting the ship won’t be easy.
Motoring

Motoring
BMW has achieved an important production milestone at its X3 factory in South Africa.

Motoring
Chinese carmaker BYD is examining options to enter competitive motorsport, including Formula One.

Motoring
SUVs remain a popular choice for South African car buyers.

Health
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Health
Health experts warn of long-term respiratory and neurological risks as smoke from burning oil spreads across the region.
Health
Though high rates of the disease persist among the nearby Indigenous communities, the Canadian government is weighing rules that may allow energy giants to release treated mining waste into the river system.

Health
Ben Cole Edwards, 30, built a career as a trauma coach after posting about being estranged from his mum.