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“Music has the power to unite, inspire, and uplift. Supporting Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek reflects Nedbank’s commitment to creating shared value for artists, audiences, and communities.” — Buli Ndlovu, Executive Head: Personal & Private Banking Marketing, Nedbank. What inspired Nedbank to partner with the Montreux Jazz Festival as it launches its first African edition? The […]

The drama of events in South Africa is equally responsible for the death of the man who for many years defied death, Chuck Norris.

Glenrose Xaba is hoping to make history this year by becoming the first athlete to win the Spar Grand Prix for a fourth time.

Accelerate Property Fund’s ongoing portfolio restructuring is set to include even further investment in its largest asset, Fourways Mall, with a new “dining hub” in the works.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

Deputy Minister Lindiwe Ntshalintshali addressed a Parliamentary debate on Thursday. 

Cuban Americans who ship goods to relatives on the island are now seen as propping up Cuba’s communist regime as the economy there continues to deteriorate.

Secretary of State Rubio meets his G7 colleagues in Paris for the first time since the start of the war on Iran.

Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.

Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas remains on the run after being sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this month for embezzling $1.1m in Fifa funds.

The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

South African travellers are set for pain when travelling this Easter holiday weekend, with fuel prices set for massive increases.

Caller ID and spam screening platform Truecaller says that it is willing to change its app in South Africa to comply with local privacy laws.

In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Wendy Myers, the Head of Securities at PSG, demystifies investment jargon and talks trading basics.

Scrums.com is the Software Engineering Orchestration Platform (SEOP), mission control for engineering and product leaders who orchestrate AI agents, talent, teams, infrastructure, and delivery intelligence in one place. Software Engineering. Sorted.

Limpopo African National Congress (ANC) Elective Conference begins on Friday.

ANC’s Mpumalanga Elective Conference is under way at the Mbombela Stadium.

This will be the third sitting of the inquest since it started.

President Cyril Ramaphosa leads National Executive engagement with Free State Cabinet.

The Soweto Derby has been rescheduled due to a major event at Nasrec, setting up a rare Sunday clash between Pirates and Chiefs.

The race to complete Group A at FIFA World Cup 2026 intensified on Thursday night as two UEFA playoff semi-finals delivered high drama.

All major Athletics South Africa events and marathons will now be broadcast on SABC, where possible, and none on SuperSport.

It’s not a game England fans remember too fondly, but can you pick out the players who started the match?

Cape Town’s dam levels have fallen below 50%, with officials warning that water restrictions may be introduced sooner than expected.

The National Sea Rescue Institute has issued a safety warning amid concerns over potential rabies infections among Cape fur seals.

A real-world look at how difficult it is to trace and remove personal information from marketing databases – and why Popia is falling short.

It will be interesting to see Damian Willemse starting on the wing, as he has played there before, but primarily plays at inside centre, fullback or flyhalf.

The country’s top schools will be competing in the Noord-Suid tournament before Easter festivals keep the action going next week.

Author Jane Hudson published her debut novel ‘In the Name of the Mother’ at 76, a thrilling, tense read, perfect for the holidays.

The e-hailing firm introduces frequent verification checks for drivers and suspends offenders to improve rider safety in South Africa.

Reservation confirmations and reminders should be viewed as critical operational communications, says Richard Simpson, MD of BulkSMS.

GigaChat Ultra users can run code directly within the interface and receive answers to questions about their own capabilities, relying on current documentation.

Garmin’s newest satellite messenger offers helpful safety features, but the fees are only worth it if you’re regularly off the grid.

Modern tracking systems offer a wide range of features designed to enhance your personal safety and keep your family protected.

Motorists are preparing for major fuel hikes next week, but some diesel retailers have jumped the gun, substantially raising prices ahead of the official adjustments.

Fuel price data for the end of March indicates South Africans are in for severe petrol and diesel price hikes next week.