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Much of the focus on the rand’s appreciation versus the dollar has been on the greenback’s weakness. However, there is a hidden factor boosting the local currency.

South Africa’s 2025 new vehicle market recovered above 2019 pre-pandemic levels and hit the highest levels in a decade.

A private security company says it is believed the man was stabbed multiple times.

Glenrose Xaba is excited about the challenge waiting at the World Cross-Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida, on Saturday

The prolonged outage followed after a fire at the Koedoespoort substation.

Eastern Cape farmers fear the outbreak could cripple their businesses

The process, which was due to end in December 2025, will now run until the 30th of June 2026.

The cause of the fire that started on Monday is yet to be established.

The presidency also expels Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, after he fails to fly to Riyadh for talks.

Trump offers advice to the GOP as midterm fears grow and he struggles to connect with voters on the economy. And, the Pentagon reviews the “effectiveness” of women in ground combat roles.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

The New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.

Abubakar Malami was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Buhari.

At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.

A recent Gauteng High Court ruling provides relief for community schemes during legal battles.

The Warner Bros board said it remained unanimous in recommending the deal with Netflix instead.

Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with heating costs during cold spells.

South African investors do not have the luxury of certainty.

Paul O’Sullivan, Julius Mkhwanazi, Robert McBride and Brown Mogotsi among witnesses.

President Ramaphosa is adamant that Mothibi has distinguished himself as an outstanding SIU head.

Ramagopa accompanied the party’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, to a fundraising golf game in Sun City.

The NFP suspended its KZN Chairperson for not supporting a no-confidence motion against Thami Ntuli

Ireland international Jacob Stockdale is ruled out of Ulster’s Challenge Cup pool game against the Cheetahs with a rib injury.

Arne Slot says it is “hard to hear” fans calling his Liverpool side dull and boring and while he does not “completely disagree” he insists he wants to play “attractive football”.

AFCON 2025 has wrapped up its Round of 16 stage with the top eight nations now preparing to do battle in the quarter-finals.

A base jumper that died from a fall during a jump from Table Mountain on Monday has been formally identified.

Swiss food giant Nestle has announced a recall of batches of infant formula in several European countries, as well as in South Africa.

‘Diary of a CEO’ Podcaster Steven Bartlett proposed to his long-term girlfriend Melanie Lopes over Christmas.

DJ Black Coffee has showed off his latest asset – his R157 million Clifton villa in Cape Town. Take a look inside….

Would you have thought a year ago that US tariffs would throw world trade into turmoil or that the rand would be so strong?

Aberdeen mother and son Hanna and Dirk van der Westhuizen won hearts and R500 000.

The US president says Washington is now in charge as Venezuela faces pressure to surrender control of its oil industry.

The current near-capacity levels represent a turnaround from recent years.

Hailstorms are increasing in frequency and severity in South Africa, presenting a greater risk of damaging solar panels.

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I paid R9,999 for a gaming PC in December 2025 that would cost nearly R21,000 to build today.

The price of cars has steadily risen in recent years, leaving a very short list of cars available to South Africans for less than R200,000.

Insurance companies can employ several tactics to reject a claim if they suspect the individual was driving under the influence.

The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made under the Trump administration by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.