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A barometer of South African business confidence surged in November, but the organisation that compiles the data cautioned against reading too much into it.

As we head toward 2026, South African SMEs face an increasingly competitive and fast-moving online environment.

Bafana Bafana defender Tylon Smith wants to use the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco as part of his learning to gain experience.

About 35 suspects are linked to defrauding the government of R161-million in COVID funds.

Manamela says he will not allow the recent exposure of fraud at VUT to affect 2026 academic year

The gun is believed to belong to the older boy’s father.

The Trump administration says it seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast, as Congress presses for answers about U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats and the admiral overseeing the strikes retires.

NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Richard Haass {hahs}, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, about the U.S. seizing an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado appeared in public for the first time in 11 months after a daring escape from her homeland when she emerged from a hotel balcony in Norway’s capital.

The junta has stepped up bombardments by air in an attempt to reclaim territory from ethnic armies.

Ghana says its citizens were subjected to “humiliating treatment” in Israel, which has not commented.

The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.

Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.

Schools and shops remain closed in Uvira amid fears that rebels have seized some administrative buildings.

South African business confidence surged to its highest level since 2011 in November, boosted by a tourism boom.

Stats SA has published the latest Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) for the third quarter of 2025, showing that the average salary in the country has hit a record high.

A recent Labour Court judgment has delivered another warning to employers in South Africa who are considering terminating work-from-home arrangements.

A recent Labour Court judgment has delivered another warning to employers in South Africa who are considering terminating work-from-home arrangements.

DA in Gauteng has accused MEC Faith Mazibuko of exploiting nurses over unpaid two month salaries

The DA has been pushing for the abolition of cadre deployment through court action.

Minister Hlabisa says consultations are under way with IEC on choosing date for 2026 elections

Captain Kathryn Bryce and Pippa Sproul return to Scotland women’s squad for the T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal.

How much attention have you paid to what’s happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Just 11 weeks ago Aston Villa were winless and third bottom of the Premier League. Now they are in the conversation for the title.

With specific blood stocks running low, the WCBS is urging blood donors, both existing and new, to help replenish their supply.

Employment in South Africa still limps along, while it is only projected to take off once the country’s economic growth reaches 3%.

UIF staff and business owners in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal are accused of defrauding the Ters scheme of over R160 million.

The Hyundai i10 is more safer for children than it is for adults.

Young Lions loose forward Jarod Cairns believes their extended squad has what it takes to beat Newcastle Red Bulls in their back yard.

Afrihost and Axxess received significantly better media sentiment scores than their main competitors, Webafrica, Vox, and Mweb.

Every year, Discovery members use their Ðiscovery Miles to make festive spending more affordable. Now, with Woolworths joining the Ðiscovery Miles partner network, it is even easier to turn rewards into everyday savings.

Always-on IoT devices demand reliable, secure oversight to prevent failures, losses and operational disruption.

Kerry Janse van Rensburg plans to boost Pick n Pay’s digital channels and improve the customer experience.

Jaecoo has slashed the starting price of the J5 SUV by R40,000 in South Africa.

Diesel users can look forward to a price cut next month, though petrol motorists won’t be as lucky.

Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.

The fitness coach explains how it helps and how you can meet your protein needs.