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Proactive planning, better organisation, and early engagement with professionals can help taxpayers save money, improve efficiency, and stay comfortably ahead of SARS in 2026.

South Africa’s eight richest individuals and families are worth an estimated R727.74 billion at the beginning of December 2025.

England captain Ben Stokes says he “absolutely” has to the energy to still lead the side after their defeat by Australia in the third Test in Adelaide meant they lost the Ashes at the earliest opportunity.

With just one hostage left in Gaza, members of the forum reflect on its influence in Israel and abroad.

Police are still at the scene of the shooting, investigating the cause of the incident. 

Police are still at the scene of the shooting, investigating the cause of the incident. 

Police believe the weapons were headed for another province.

Nehawu took the national department to court, seeking permanent employment for these workers.

Police say another 10 people were injured in the township shooting near Johannesburg, and a manhunt is under way.

As some West African nations choose to cement old ties with France or a new ally in Russia, Togo wants both.

Lai, who is facing life in prison, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him “everything”.

Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world’s cardinals for two days of meetings to help him govern the church, in the clearest sign yet that the new year will signal the unofficial start of his pontificate.

Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?

Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.

Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.

Communities grapple daily with failing health services, entrenched corruption and gender inequality, leaving women and girls literally walking for survival

Growthpoint Properties has built a R26 million bridge between its head office and Sandton City.

Arfan Mohammed, the owner of Sizzlers Fastfood, delivers 1,000 Christmas gifts to local children.

Discovery Insure’s latest data shows unique driving trends across the nation’s three biggest cities.

South East Water wants to expand output capacity after Tunbridge Wells issues, says David Hinton.

The City of Johannesburg is currently facing significant challenges with hijacked buildings.

The proposed salary increases, if approved, could see the President earning R3.4 million annually.

The enquiry is investigating suspended advocate Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has signed a long-term contract extension that will keep him in Cape Town until at least July 2029.

BBC Sport chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt reveals the inside story of England’s Ashes defeat in Australia on and off the pitch.

England captain Ben Stokes expresses pride in his side’s “character and fight” in the third Test but admits they were not good enough for long enough to claim a victory.

Brendon McCullum says his side haven’t lived up to “high hopes and expectations” after failing to regain The Ashes, but that fans can expect his side to “show what we’re capable of achieving” in the final two Test matches in the series.

Veteran chef Heinz Brunner reflects on mentorship, sustainability and how South African cuisine earned its place on the global stage.

Discover what makes a South African Christmas unique. From ‘Dezemba mode’ to beach trips to braais and seven colour lunches.

US YouTuber and TikTok star Salah Brooks has revealed how she was robbed in Cape Town for valuables over R160 000…

From Durban’s Golden Mile to the Cape’s Garden Route: Here’s how beaches in South Africa look this festive season…

Music used to bite hard and these are the artists from the ’80s that every Gen Z should discover and others rediscover.

Do you sometimes doubt if your financial adviser is right about everything? When the COFI Bill becomes law they will have to be.

The Stormers once again were able to overcome a difficult period to emerge victorious and keep their unbeaten start to the season intact.

Nearly 40% of children under six live in households below the food poverty line.

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin completed a suborbital joyride Saturday with a six-person crew, including the first wheelchair user to reach space and one of SpaceX’s first engineers. 

In 2025, South Africa’s largest mobile acquired 30% of the country’s biggest fibre operator, signed a partnership with Starlink, and operationalised a first-of-its-kind energy deal in the country.

The first red flag you should look out for is a car sale that seems too good to be true.

These apps can go a long way towards making your car journeys easier and more fun.

Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.