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The VAT registration thresholds for South African companies have been raised for the first time since 2009, providing relief to local small businesses.

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South Africa will propose binding guidelines later this year to keep public finances on a sustainable path by introducing a principle-based fiscal anchor rather than numerical rules.

The National Treasury’s 2026 Budget proposed inflationary increases to “sin taxes” on alcohol and tobacco, offering relative relief to the industry, given that above-inflation hikes were expected.

Americans visiting a Mexican resort city share what they’re seeing and experiencing following the killing of a powerful cartel leader.

After a long time in the wilderness, Zimbabwe are again contending on the biggest stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup – this is the story of their resurgence.

Uganda has some of the strictest anti-homosexual laws in the world.

The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as “acts against nature”.

Senegal’s prime minister says it is “regrettable” that 18 of its football fans have been handed prison sentences related to disturbances at the 2025 Afcon final.

South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his annual budget to lawmakers in Cape Town on Wednesday—this is who came off best.

All social grants, barring the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, will increase in the next financial year.

While the 2026 Budget provides some inflationary relief for taxpayers, drivers will once again bear the brunt of revenue collection efforts as the government hikes fuel levies.

Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.

Khawula’s name came up at the Commission on numerous occasions.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to table National Budget to MPs.

The ANC in Mpumalanga held a two-day provincial Lekgotla in Mbombela.

Brown Mogotsi says Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala claimed an IPID insider could erase criminal cases

The Proteas head into a crucial T20 World Cup against the West Indies on Thursday, and it does start earlier than their previous games.

Which Kaizer Chiefs players flopped – and could be fearing the axe – and which Amakhosi players went down fighting in defeat?

Former Orlando Pirates superstar Monnapule Saleng is yet to don the Mamelodi Sundowns jersey. Coach Miguel Cardoso has offered the latest.

The 48th edition of the Cape Town Cycle Tour will take place on Sunday, 8 March and will attract thousands of enthusiastic cyclists.

Agency confirms official 2026 SASSA grant increases after Finance Minister’s annual Budget Speech. Here’s what beneficiaries are getting …

Calculations have revealed that the rates have increased significantly from last year, despite the percentage adjustment appearing to be ‘lower’ than this year.

If the SA team beat the Windies side, they will put one foot in the knockout stages.

Full relief for inflation with small increase in medical tax credits

The SRDs grant is expected to end in March 2027.

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Government has announced that data centres will be considered as critical as electricity, ports and transport networks.

Gene-altering chemicals found in humpback dolphins and finless porpoises, raising alarm they may end up in human food chain

Toxic e-waste chemicals from television, computer and smartphone screens have been found in the brains and bodies of endangered dolphins and porpoises in the South China Sea.

Research published in Environmental Science & Technology detected significant levels of...

Study finds participants saw reduction in depressive symptoms as researchers welcome ‘promising’ results

A phase II clinical trial has found dimethyltryptamine (DMT), one of the psychoactive components traditionally used in the Amazonian psychedelic ritual ayahuasca, might be a promising therapy for depression.

The psychedelic pharmaceutical company Small Pharma (now Cybin UK) sponsored and...

These 10 affordable models account for more than a quarter of all the cars sold in South Africa.

The directors who oversaw the collapse and liquidation of a state-owned South African airline are facing renewed pressure.

Auto&General has been a leader in the South African insurance industry for many years and is known for its total commitment to its customers.

New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.

Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted.