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SARS collects over R2 trillion in taxes

Today at 15:03 PM, via Daily Investor

South Africa’s tax collection modestly beat estimates, boosted by stronger contributions from companies, personal income receipts and value-added tax, preliminary data show.

South Africa

Electoral Commission unveils new logo ahead of municipal elections

Today at 13:24 PM, via SAnews

Electoral Commission unveils new logo ahead of municipal elections

The Electoral Commission has today officially unveiled the identity (logo) and tagline for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections, marking a significant step in its preparations for the upcoming elections.

As every election carries its own story and identity, the 2026/27 elections logo and tagline represent a...

World

Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks

Today at 12:02 PM, via NPR

President Trump is set to address the nation on the Iran war at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday night, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying he would be providing “an important update,” without providing further details.

Business

Record readership growth for BusinessTech

Today at 14:26 PM, via BusinessTech

South Africa’s largest business publication, BusinessTech, achieved exceptional growth, reaching 4.2 million readers and 22 million page views in March 2026.

Science/Tech

‘Guano is far more than just droppings’: scientists uncover the secrets of bat poo in Gorongosa park

Today at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian

The more than 100 bat species living in the Mozambican reserve’s labyrinth of caves play a key role in maintaining a fragile ecosysytem that benefits wildlife and people

• Words and photographs by Kang-Chun Cheng

After wriggling gingerly into a damp, cool cave, Raúl da Silva Armando Chomela waits for his eyes to adjust. Donning latex gloves, a helmet fitted with a headlamp, and a mask to...