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Kaze criticises players’ poor attitude after 2-0 loss to Siwelele
Co-coach calls out lack of fight after Amakhosi’s seven-game unbeaten run ends
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HIGH EXPECTATIONS: Blitzboks revival built on culture, consistency and a long view
The Blitzboks have emerged as the team to beat in this season’s HSBC SVNS series, having finally broken their Hong Kong hoodoo. But their resurgence is built on more than results. Under Philip Snyman, South Africa’s (SA’s) sevens side have paired defensive steel with a return to their roots.

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The 92mph England fast bowler ready to move on from difficult debut
A stronger and faster Sonny Baker is ready to put last summer’s difficult white-ball debuts for England behind him.

South Africa
Maluleke denies political interference in his resignation from NSFAS
Dr Mugwena Maluleke says his resignation from NSFAS has nothing to do with political interference

South Africa
‘We don’t want the Lungu’s descendants to claim land’: PFSA
Late former president Edgar Lungu died in June last year at the age of 68.
South Africa
Taking practical steps to protect SA’s water resources
Taking practical steps to protect SA’s water resources
As pressure mounts on the country’s water systems, government is turning its focus below the surface – introducing measures to better protect and manage this critical resource that sustains millions in the country.
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has taken a significant step in this direction with the draft National...
South Africa
Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of SA
Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of SA
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over the northern half of the Northern Cape, as well as the central and western parts of the North West and the northern Free State.
These storms, according to SAWS, will be associated with strong, damaging winds, hail and heavy downpours,...

World
Mirroring Gaza, Israel is destroying towns and villages in southern Lebanon
In southern Lebanon, towns near the border with Israel have been largely destroyed by Israeli demolitions and strikes. Israel says it has been attacking Hezbollah infrastructure, but civilian infrastructure has also been significantly affected.

World
Trump says he spoke with Putin about a possible ceasefire in Ukraine
President Trump said he talked to Russian President Putin Wednesday about the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

World
Activists say Israel has intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla near Crete
Activists sailing on dozens of boats attempting to break Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver aid say Israeli forces intercepted them, detaining the crews while the flotilla was sailing near the Greek island of Crete.

World
Trump says he is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany after Iran feud
President Trump suggested he could soon reduce the U.S. military presence in Germany as he continues to feud with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S-Israel war against Iran.

Africa
Madagascar detains French national over alleged plot to stir unrest
Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Africa
African athletes need support and protection – Kebinatshipi
Botswana’s Collen Kebinatshipi urges African federations to offer better support for athletes amid concerns of a talent drain from the continent.

Africa
Robert Mugabe’s son to be deported from South Africa over firearms offence
The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.

Africa
Russian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows
Last weekend’s attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

Business
The easiest way to reach over 5 million South African professionals
BusinessTech is South Africa’s top business news website, and where leading companies go to reach influential South African decision-makers.

Business
These taxpayers don’t have to file a tax return in 2026
SARS has gazetted the first details for the 2026 tax season, including final submission dates and the taxpayers who don’t have to file a tax return.

Business
More name changes coming to cities and towns in South Africa
The South African Geographical Names Council says the renaming of cities, towns and other features in the country is too slow—and new laws should accelerate the process.

Business
Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan
Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.

Politics
Almost all municipalities are affected by the water crisis: Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa addressed leaders from the three spheres of govt at the Presidential Coordinating Council

Politics
Constitution’s promises not yet fully realised: Kubayi
Mmamoloko Kubayi announced a year-long programme to mark the 30th anniversary of the Constitution.

Politics
Madlanga Commission rejects Malatji’s application for a postponement
Commission rejects Malatji’s application for a postponement, Malatji says he’s unprepared.

Politics
LIVE | President Ramaphosa convenes extended PPC Meeting
President Ramaphosa meets leaders from all three govt spheres in Boksburg.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs news: Potsane, Ndlovu, Kaze, Zwane, Mashiane
Potsane’s goal celebration suggested a point to prove, although he later showed respect by greeting the Kaizer Chiefs bench when substituted.

Sport
Inspiring being part of Arsenal squad – Blackstenius
Forward Stina Blackstenius talks about Arsenal’s Women’s Champions League hopes and explains why she has extended her stay with the club.

Sport
Here’s how much Mamelodi Sundowns are playing for in CAF Champions League final
Mamelodi Sundowns stand a chance to win the most money in CAF Champions League history as they strive for their second star.

Sport
Ex-England and Man Utd star Young to retire at 40
Ashley Young will end his playing career at Ipswich after saying it will be “23 years and out” at the end of this season.
Education
Nigeria: No Evidence Nigeria’s Exam Body Has Released 2026 Tertiary Matric Results
[Africa Check] No evidence Nigeria’s exam body has released 2026 tertiary matric results
Education
How A.I. Killed Student Writing (and Revived It)
High school and college teachers are watching students write, in the classroom, in order to protect against the incursion of artificial intelligence.

Education
Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.
Education
Kenya: Education Ministry Clarifies Ksh95 Capitation Allocation for Primary School Learners
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Ministry of Education has clarified that the Ksh95 figure referenced in a recent circular represents only one component of the total capitation allocated per learner.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Garden Route makes World’s ‘Most Instagrammable’ list
Another win: The Garden Route has made the Top 10 list of the world’s most Instagrammable road trip destinations…

Lifestyle
This small Karoo town in the Northern Cape is on the market
Have you ever dreamed of owning a town? Look no further than Middelpos, a Karoo-cut gem located in the Northern Cape.

Entertainment
Rosemary Zimu leads psychological drama ‘Strings Attached’ exploring love and manipulation
Mzansi Magic’s new drama ‘Strings Attached’ stars Rosemary Zimu as a woman who falls into a cycle of manipulation and control after a charming businessman sweeps her off her feet.

Entertainment
Blue lights brigade busted in Joburg: Four arrested for impersonating police officers
Police reports suggest that the Mini Cooper used to impersonate police is also suspected to be linked to cargo truck hijackings.

Entertainment
SA’s Nobel laureate JM Coetzee snubs Jerusalem festival, denounces Israel’s Gaza actions
Coetzee’s refusal was based on his view that Israel has been conducting a campaign of genocide in Gaza.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
EufyMake E1 UV Printer Review (2026): Add 3D Texture to Mugs, Magnets, and More
The UV printer lets you customize on almost anything, but it basically needs its own bedroom and probably can’t make rent.

Science/Tech
These Men Allegedly Profit Off Teaching People How to Make AI Porn
Three Arizona women have filed a lawsuit against a group of men that alleges they used the women’s photos to make AI porn influencers, then offered online courses showing others how to do it.

Science/Tech
Google humbles Big Tech’s cloud heavyweights
Sundar Pichai’s bet on full-stack AI – chips, models, cloud – is starting to deliver real commercial returns.

Science/Tech
The breach is in the database
South Africa’s breach record tells a consistent story – and it leads to the database layer, writes Ascent Technology MD Johan Lamberts.

Motoring
The best way for car brands to reach South African customers
Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity to put your brand top of mind for South Africa’s active automotive industry spenders.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa to print driving licence cards in 7 days
The government plans to reduce licence card printing times to seven days.

Health
‘Amazing’ moment for communities given right to buy for the first time
Ministers say the new law in England gives power to local people who want to help others.

Health
Women can wait years for an endometriosis diagnosis. New tech could change that
A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.

Health
Claimants in Johnson & Johnson talcum powder case rise to 7,000
The case, which opened in the High Court on Wednesday, originally involved 3,000 claimants and is set to become the largest product liability case in UK history.

Health
How to check whether you have bowel cancer
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?