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SPAR plummets to a 16-year low
SPAR’s share price plummeted to its lowest levels since 2010 on the back of poor financial results and leadership instability.
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SPAR’s share price plummeted to its lowest levels since 2010 on the back of poor financial results and leadership instability.

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South Africa’s credit rating does not fully reflect its underlying fundamentals, resulting in significantly higher borrowing costs.

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His family says the actor took his own life after living with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades.

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‘No accused will wear a mask in this court,’ said magistrate Patrick Morris
South Africa
Gauteng open for investment
The Gauteng Provincial Government says its approach to economic growth is firmly grounded in the reindustrialisation of Gauteng and the deliberate inclusion of township and local enterprises in the mainstream economy.
“Towards the end of 2025, South Africa’s labour market showed modest improvement, with national employment rising by almost a quarter...

South Africa
Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is testifying before the Madlanga Commission.
South Africa
Lesufi welcomes boots on the ground to stamp out zama zamas
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive to deploy the SANDF to Gauteng to stamp out illegal mining and rising gang violence.
“We are pleased that these soldiers have already arrived in our province,” said the Premier, delivering the State of the Province Address on Monday at...

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

World
The men, who are on the run, told of the horrors they witnessed on the Russian side of the front lines in Ukraine.
World
Tourette’s sufferer John Davidson, who inspired a BAFTA-winning film, on Monday said he was “deeply mortified” after shouting a racial slur at the London awards ceremony.

World
France’s top diplomat has requested that U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner no longer be allowed direct access to members of the French government. Kushner skipped a meeting Monday to discuss comments by the Trump administration over the beating death of a far-right activist.

World
The BBC’s Will Grant describes how locals are feeling in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, after a wave of violence hit the streets.

Africa
A Chadian government spokesperson says the decision is aimed at protecting citizens.

Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.

Africa
Dr Carrie Ruxton was surprised when a Kenyan cyclist got in touch asking if the bike could help her country’s paracycling team.

Africa
Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Business
South Africans could see real increases in their salaries in 2026, with further relief from tax increases also on the cards.
Business

Business
Nersa has alerted South Africans to the final approval step for Eskom’s bigger-than-expected price hikes in 2026—which don’t include the increases to its fixed network charges.

Business
Whether you’re stocking up on everyday essentials or upgrading your favourite devices, the Takealot Fire Sale offers something for every South African.

Politics
MKP has made an urgent application to block Shamila Batohi’s pension and post‑term gratuities.

Politics
North West businessman Brown Mogotsi appears before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Suspended Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya continues testifying at the Madlanga Inquiry

Politics
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi delivered his State of the Province Address on Monday.

Sport
The manner in which former All Blacks coach Scott Robertson was fired has revealed a complete breakdown in communication.

Sport
Guadalajara is looking ahead nervously to the FIFA World Cup later this year, in which it will host four games.

Sport
Scotland and Ireland will both face hosts England at the Women’s T20 World Cup after the draw for this summer’s tournament was finalised.

Sport
Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has indicated that his side could be without former Pirates players he recently signed.
Education
[Vanguard] Just last December, the United Nations marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, reinforcing global commitment to disability inclusion in all aspects of social, economic, cultural and political life.
Education
[Premium Times] According to a statement signed by the university’s acting spokesperson, Habib Yakoob, the affected students were found culpable of offences including cult related activities, threat to life and assault, conspiracy, burglary and theft.
Education
[Nile Post] Three times a year, Uganda rehearses the same distressing ritual: long queues outside bursars’ offices, whispered negotiations for “one more week,” and children sent home over partial payments. EDUCATION, our most reliable ladder out of poverty, turns into a termly liquidity crisis.
Education
[Daily Maverick] Many South African boys are labelled ‘poor reader’, ‘underperformer’ or ‘slow learner’ without understanding of their wider context and, worse still, without targeted support to address their challenges.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
South Africa’s expansive coastline is a vast untapped resource of energy, says international firm after positive feasibility test …

Lifestyle
The rise in skateboarding activity on Hout Bay’s busiest roads has provoked the ire and anxiety of residents and motorists.

Entertainment
Where are the risk assessments, asks fellow municipal union Imatu.

Entertainment
PowerBall sets out to crown a new millionaire on Tuesday night.

Entertainment
Says it does not feel threatened by strong new vehicle sales, particularly of cheaper Chinese models

Entertainment
Lesufi said government is set to hand over housing units in Benoni on Tuesday as part of its plan to move residents out of informal settlements.

Science/Tech
Companies are prioritising AI integration and implementation, but value and return on this investment are being affected by business readiness across the key pillars of data, governance and security.

Science/Tech
The company donated 10 000 pairs of school shoes to children across South Africa.

Science/Tech
An inefficient queue can be the difference between a loyal customer and a lost sale, says Service Systems.

Science/Tech
By 2030, patients will expect co-ordinated care supported by shared records, seamless referrals and minimal duplication, within appropriate regulatory boundaries.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse warned that the tender to outsource South Africa’s new traffic fine system has all the hallmarks of a corrupt money-making scheme.
Health
Ms. Stavenhagen started a group intended to counter the notion that A.L.S. was an “older white man’s disease.”
Health
Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.
Health
Horses, with their high-pitched whinnies, seemed to buck the trend of larger animals producing lower sounds, but a new study explains the mechanics behind the noises a horse makes.

Health
Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”.