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A Budget change increasing the primary residence capital gains tax exclusion from R2 million to R3 million can save sellers up to R180,000.

A synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight, a Jewish community body said.

Suspended Lieutenant-General Daphney Semakaleng Manamela briefs the media.

The crash has resulted in a complete shutdown of the N12 between the R59 and Comaro Road off-ramp.

Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.

Police say a preliminary investigation shows it may be a case of an “unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses”.

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff says the launches happened on Sunday morning from the North’s eastern Sinpo area.

The Mariana is a 145-foot dry cargo vessel registered in the U.S. It suffered engine failure Wednesday as a massive typhoon bore down on Saipan and nearby islands.

The country’s biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.

For centuries the prized sculptures, central to national identity, have been kept outside Zimbabwe’s borders.

Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.

The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.

Two South African restaurants have been selected once again for the 2026 World’s 101 Best Steak list, with Stellenbosch’s VUUR restaurant ranking 52nd and Johannesburg’s The Blockman ranked 98th.

Barbara Middleton says she cannot afford to staff the government’s free breakfast clubs.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) recently told Umkhonto Wesizwe Political Party Member, Mandlenkosi Matutu, that reducing illegal water supply disruptions caused by water-tanker mafias is not its responsibility but that of the municipalities.

ActionSA says Mkhwanazi has brought both the EMPD and the City of Ekurhuleni into disrepute.

Malema on Thursday received a five-year sentence and is expected to appeal the sentence.

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has denied that this is conflating the party and the state.

Malema made the claims while addressing supporters outside the KuGompo City Regional Court.

Gaston Sirino has not had the best of seasons with Kaizer Chiefs, and with his contract ending in June, he is unlikely to get a new deal.

Springbok utility back Ethan Hooker is set for a spell on the sidelines after sustaining a deliberately-inflicted injury in the Sharks’ game against the Ospreys.

Ex-Bafana Bafana defender Tsepo Masilela believes Kaizer Chiefs must rethink their midfield combination ahead of facing Orlando Pirates,

Kaizer Chiefs maintained their unbeaten run in the Betway Premiership with a goalless, though entertaining, stalemate against Polokwane City.

The outlook for SASSA Children’s Grants for May 2026 looks to be off to a good start. Here’s what’s improved from last month …

‘Real Housewives of Durban’ star Jojo Robinson has given the public an update on her skin cancer removal surgery…

EFF leader Julius Malema has praised his legal counsel after he was granted bail for leave to appeal his reckless firearm sentence…

British pop singer Dua Lipa and her actor fiancé, Callum Turner, shared a look inside their recent trip to South Africa…

Heading to the south of Johannesburg? You may want to use these detours.

“We will likely have a bigger coaching group given the number of players and, in some cases, two matches per week.”

‘We are going to keep pushing,’ added the Pirates head coach.

Every case included in the book represents something unusual.

Whether you’re near or far, keep an eye on your fur baby with our favorite pet cameras.

All good? Busy day? Small talk is a social good with a bad reputation. We dread it, but it’s vital for human connection

Hi there, how’re you? How’s it going? You alright? All good?

As any Briton knows, none of these questions is an inquiry into your emotional state, the material conditions of your life or your opinion on anything. Respond positively – “all good so far, touch wood” is nice...

Breakthrough prize in Life Sciences awarded to team who developed Luxturna therapy, which helped a patient see their child’s face for the first time

A married couple who met over a dissected brain and went on to create the first approved gene therapy for blindness have been awarded one of the most lucrative prizes in science.

Molecular biologist Jean Bennett and ophthalmologist Albert Maguire...

For the same price of a new and much smaller sedan, you can be large and in charge.

Kia’s premium double-cab bakkie has finally landed in South Africa.

Hyundai is selling cars on WhatsApp in South Africa.

Compact bakkies like the Nissan NP200 have been replaced by a new wave of small, practical cars.

BBC Verify breaks down how fake viral images of celebrities at Coachella are actually AI generated.