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The 2026 Budget brought rare relief for expatriate taxpayers by introducing no new taxes or compliance burdens, while slightly improving flexibility.
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The 2026 Budget brought rare relief for expatriate taxpayers by introducing no new taxes or compliance burdens, while slightly improving flexibility.

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Last November the controversial musician was arrested during an intelligence-driven operation.

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In a voice note obtained by the Mail & Guardian, a senior EFF leader is heard saying they would give councillors different coloured pens to identify how they voted and that councillors must come to council even if they were sick

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The House of Lords are continuing to debate the proposals but there is not enough time to complete all the stages in the current parliamentary session.

South Africa
Africa’s artificial intelligence revolution is not a continent-wide phenomenon but a fragmented one, concentrated in five distinct markets — Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Morocco and Tunisia — each shaped by its own economic conditions, founder backgrounds and investor preferences, according to venture deal data tracking more than 350 startup transactions across the continent over the […]

South Africa
MTN Group’s digital infrastructure arm has joined a $45 million funding round in ORAN Development Company, a U.S.-based startup building AI-native radio access network technology, alongside Nvidia, Cisco, Nokia, AT&T and Telecom Italia. The Series A round, announced Thursday, positions ODC to develop software that would transform conventional cell towers into edge computing hubs capable […]
South Africa
Free State plan to reposition economy as Premier tackles unemployment ‘crisis’
Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae has named unemployment as one of the most pressing challenges confronting the province.The Premier was speaking during an engagement led by President Cyril Ramaphosa between the National Executive and the provincial government on Friday.Statistics South Africa’s...

South Africa
Algeria is turning to digital technologies and artificial intelligence to tackle its growing water security challenges, with the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Start-ups and Micro-enterprises launching a national call for projects aimed at building a domestic innovation ecosystem in the water sector. The initiative, announced March 18, targets innovators, startups, scale-ups, micro-enterprises,...

World
The Senate has voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security. And, President Trump extends the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

World
The late-night vote is a step towards bringing the 40-day partial shutdown – and long security lines at US airports – to an end.
World
US paper currency will bear President Donald Trump’s signature starting this summer, the first time a sitting president has signed American money, the Treasury Department said.

World
Representatives of the world’s wealthiest democracies gather in France today for a G7 meeting, where U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to try to shore up support among reticent allies for the Trump administration’s war on Iran.

Africa
A senior member of the Moroccan government says the country was “ready to host” the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations this month despite the decision to delay it until July.

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

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

Africa
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.

Business
The Reserve Bank has warned that interest rate hikes may be warranted if the Iran war drags on, which could mean homeowners would have to pay more on their home loans in the near future.

Business
A key survey indicates growing doubt among shoppers over prospects for the UK economy in the next year.

Business
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa isn’t facing an ‘energy Armageddon’ in 2030, following warnings from Eskom and energy experts of a looming supply cliff.

Business
To stay relevant, South African companies must embrace online advertising.

Politics
The court says the applicant did not follow internal party processes to seek dispute resolution

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

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

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

Sport
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos appears to have changed his mind about retiring from coaching after the 2026 World Cup.

Sport
A leading Springbok could be in danger of missing the start of the Test season after suffering what is said to be a serious knee injury.

Sport
Find out why Siwelele’s Grant Margeman is the man Kaizer Chiefs should be signing for next season in central midfield.

Sport
Francois Pienaar received an honorary doctorate this week, and here we look at what the iconic Springbok has been doing since retiring.
Education
[UCT] The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Moeletsi Tladi – a Vice-Chancellor’s Blue Carpet Scholarship recipient in 2023 – is looking forward to his graduation on 28 March. After being a top matric achiever in 2022, he is sharing lessons from his time at the institution.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Buchanan Open Bible Standard School and Nathaniel E. Reeves Memorial Charity High School have both secured their places in the grand final of the National High School Sports Championship, setting the stage for a highly anticipated clash at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Chargé d’ Affaires at the British Embassy near Monrovia has offered to collaborate with the National Commission on Disabilities or NCD in a partnership aimed at making UK scholarship opportunities more accessible to diverse applicants of people with disabilities otherwise known as PWDs in Liberia.
Education
[Nile Post] Authorities in Buliisa District have raised concern over increasing cases of vandalism targeting road signage, warning that the trend is contributing to a rise in road accidents.
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Lifestyle
Cape Town’s dam levels have fallen below 50%, with officials warning that water restrictions may be introduced sooner than expected.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Having always believed he would one day win, the latest winner admitted that he never imagined it would be on this scale

Entertainment
The department confirmed that the circumstances surrounding the collapse remain unclear and are currently under investigation.

Entertainment
The Lions and Titans will close out the local cricket season with a cross-Jukskei CSA One Day Cup final at the Wanderers.

Entertainment
Well-specced bakkie will also appeal to car buyers looking for a family SUV.

Science/Tech
Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.

Science/Tech
From London to Jakarta, governments are moving to tighten rules on children’s screen and social media use.

Science/Tech
In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation has been paid.

Science/Tech
With expanded access and training, the University of Cape Town initiative will support inclusive AI development, it says.
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Motoring
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Motoring
The expansion of the Gautrain will involve the expropriation of land and property.
Health
Though the health secretary falsely claimed a victory in a recent podcast, a federal proposal to review all new food ingredients is still in the early stages and drawing fierce opposition.
Health
An experiment linking college students in Boston with retirees in Reno, Nev., aims to bridge a cross-generational divide and expand positive social interactions.
Health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine skepticism is posing challenges for the Trump administration. Top health jobs are unfilled, and a court has blocked his vaccine schedule changes.
Health
A biotech start-up is testing a novel way of efficiently producing pharmaceutical drugs.