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As interest rates ease and affordability improves, more South Africans are re-evaluating offshore investing and turning back to local property.

The presenter describes her dad as a “generous man” who instilled a “lifelong love of sport” in her.

A video showing a man safely removing a puff adder from his garage and releasing it into a field was shared online, leading to a warning from a snake expert. Mark Marshall cautioned that untrained individuals should not attempt such actions.

The decision was announced during a media briefing on approval of the 2025 year-end examination results after an investigation into a leak involving mathematics, physical sciences and English home language exam papers.

Officers stopped a minibus and found four undocumented passengers

Minister Gwarube outlines measures to tighten matric exam security.

UMALUSI reports that over 300 subjects were written at 9 400 examination centres for matric 2025

Soil of Africa wants accountability from authorities regarding learner school placements for 2026

Commissioned by NPR in December in partnership with Ipsos, the share of people who believe the U.S. is a moral leader dropped to 39% from 60% in a similar poll conducted in 2017.

President Trump wants U.S. oil companies to help revitalize Venezuela’s struggling oil industry. But with oil prices low and the political future uncertain, oil companies may be reluctant to gamble.

President Trump has said the U.S. may be “running” Venezuela for years, raising questions about the administration’s plans for the country and how long they might take.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius about what the U.S. staying in Venezuela for years might look like and the history of U.S. involvement in other countries.

The Royal Court found the funds were “more likely than not” proceeds from a corrupt scheme.

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga stood motionless throughout DR Congo’s Afcon matches in tribute to Patrice Lumumba.

The organisers of a professional women’s tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player’s poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

The Half of a Yellow Sun and We Should All Be Feminists writer’s twin boys were born in 2024.

Deputy Defence Minister Bantu Holomisa shrugged off criticism of South Africa hosting naval exercises with BRICS countries, questioning why it is “such a big deal”.

Business Talk is the go-to place to enjoy engaging discussions with South Africa’s foremost business leaders.

BusinessTech is South Africa’s top business news website and the favourite choice for leading companies looking for effective advertising.

Valterra Platinum is one of Anchor Capital’s stock picks for 2026, with the company expected to outperform is competitors.

The National Freedom Party (NFP) has reaffirmed its decision to withdraw from the KZN GPU

ANC Treasurer General Dr Gwen Ramokgopa says party policies are immune from business influence. 

NFP to hold media briefing to address the party’s position regarding its participation in KZN GPU

Minister Siviwe Gwarube set to brief the media to outline measures to tighten matric exam security

West Ham are embarking on a new journey with Italian manager Rita Guarino – but what are her plans for the club?

NFL analyst Phoebe Schecter gives her predictions as this season’s play-offs begin with Wildcard Weekend.

Everton say they are “surprised and disappointed” after their appeal against Michael Keane’s red card against Wolves is rejected.

Livingston host Kilmarnock in a vital match at the bottom of the Scottish Premiership as Martin O’Neill returns to the Celtic dugout and Hearts new boy Jordi Altena bids to build on a promising debut.

If you own a solar panel system, you are at risk of solar panel fires. Take a look at how you can prevent them from occurring.

The City of Johannesburg has launched an investigation into 17 residential properties in Bryanston, suspected of being hijacked.

A big cat sanctuary – Panthera Africa – in the Western Cape has been severely burned amid raging wildfires…

EX60 will fill the gap between the EX30 and EX90 as the electric equivalent of the XC60.

Emergency services are on the scene, but strong fires are hampering rescue efforts.

It remains unclear whether the brothers intend to apply for bail.

Police share key tips to help the public stay safe from this scam.

What the latest tech-marketing buzzword has to say about the future of automotive.

This negative-oxygen-ion-generating purifier claims to create a “forestlike atmosphere” in your bedroom.

Umalusi CEO Mafu Rakometsi has warned that the learners involved in the 2025 matric exam leak could face severe consequences.

Johannesburg – A selected group of 50 South African students is travelling to study e-commerce in China. The graduates selected from 21 Technical, Vocational and Education Training (TVET) colleges will receive training in e-commerce and global exposure in international retail standards and trade trends. The students will depart from OR Tambo International Airport on Monday, […]

Toyota sold an average of 405 cars per day in South Africa in 2025.

Volvo plans to launch a new luxury SUV and sedan in South Africa this year.

Global automakers are pressing ahead with aggressive price cuts in early 2026, defying Beijing’s efforts to rein in discounts.

This Chinese carmaker is rapidly expanding in South Africa with considerable sales figures across its various brands.

In Birmingham hospitals knives are regularly found, with one produced by a patient ready for an MRI.

Ski Sunday’s Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott share advice on how to keep safe and warm.