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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana used Standard Bank’s annual post Budget forum in Rosebank not simply to defend a projection but to define the test that now follows it. A week after tabling the 2026 Budget in Parliament he stood before bankers investors and corporate executives to argue that South Africa has reached an inflection point. […]

Deputy national commissioner Lt-Gen Tebello Mosikili faces perjury charges related to a theft case she initiated after losing valuables, including a cellphone and cash, in Centurion. She claims the charges are baseless.

Surprised at the ‘disbandment letter’, but agreed with the demise of the political killings task team

Growth-stage startups across Africa can now apply for the latest edition of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, a three-month hybrid program focused on companies building artificial intelligence-driven solutions. The 12-week “AI First” initiative, known as Accelerator Africa 10, targets Series A startups based on the continent or developing Africa-focused products powered by artificial...

By Sir Roger Jantio I’ve been fortunate to invest in several AI funding rounds—from pre-seed to Series B to F—and to see up close how billions have flowed into algorithms so massive they may soon struggle under their own weight. But the real frontier of artificial intelligence isn’t about size; it’s about specialization, context, efficiency, and purpose. That’s […]

Macpherson says the owner of the building must be held responsible..

The pair briefly appeared in Court on and their case was postponed to Thursday

Its attack on Israel in support of Iran has led to fresh mass displacements and Israeli bombing, to the fury of many Lebanese.

Footage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.

“Nitto” Santapaola was believed to have masterminded the murder of one of Italy’s most famous anti-mafia prosecutors in 1992.

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes led the feared Jalisco New Generation Cartel until his death during a firefight in February.

Rwanda accused Washington’s move as “one sided” and politically motivated.

Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.

South Africa produce an unconvincing performance with the bat as they beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semi-final against New Zealand

There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor’s Spring Statement, yet to take effect.

Advtech has secured the land to build a new private university in KwaZulu-Natal, with construction set to start next year.

Italtile has taken a big knock to profits, largely attributed to the influx of low-cost tiles entering the market.

General Mosikili has not been able to confirm the infiltration of SAPS by drug cartels.

ANC’s Bhengu says despite their March deadline, there will be an exception for challenged provinces

Senzo Mchunu ordered Fannie Masemola to act on Dec 31, 2025 directive. per ministry order.

ActionSA opposes the decision by eThekwini Municipality to allocate R22 million to statues project

SAFA president Danny Jordaan has suggested that Hugo Broos could remain in charge of Bafana Bafana beyond FIFA World Cup 2026.

Kieran Tierney hopes the trophy winning experience of interim manager Martin O’Neill and some of his Celtic team-mates will give them the edge in what he admits is now a four-horse race for the Scottish title.

Brazil’s Real Madrid forward Rodrygo will miss the World Cup after suffering a serious knee injury.

Watchdog upholds complaint it breached code with article about impact of VAT on a family that did not exist

The Telegraph has been reprimanded by a press standards watchdog after it published an entirely fabricated story about a wealthy banker complaining of the impact of school fee increases.

Ian Fraser, a freelance journalist and author, complained to the Independent Press Standards...

Pick n Pay asap! now lets customers order clothing nationwide. Here’s how it works, delivery costs and what to expect from the new feature…

Chris Kempczinski can’t bring himself to eat the very product he’s promoting, and the internet has noticed.

Well-known polygamist Musa Mseleku posted an exclusive birds-eye footage of his rural homestead in Umzumbe.

Kandi Burruss is going through a divorce with husband of 11 years.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

The man was 17 when he began abusing his toddler cousin.

South Africa are targeting a spot in the final at a second successive edition of the T20 World Cup.

The ripple effects of the escalating Middle East conflict are beginning to surface in global supply chains.

New York, USA  – Kivqoro, a cryptocurrency trading platform, today announces the completion of its beta testing phase and the introduction of its digital asset trading infrastructure. The platform combines hardware-level security standards with decentralized asset management protocols to provide retail and institutional users with a verifiable trading environment. Current market developments...

New York, USA – AequiSolva, a digital asset trading platform registered in the United States, today introduces its comprehensive security infrastructure designed to protect users in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape. By deploying a hybrid wallet architecture powered by Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology, the AequiSolva exchange provides international traders and institutional...

Cape Town’s plan to build a new barrier along its most dangerous road has been criticized for “Apartheid-style spatial logic” meant to hide poverty.

A major political party is pushing for a price cap on airline tickets in South Africa.

One bakkie in South Africa sold an average of 120 units per day this February.

Emma-Louise Amanshia speaks to Anya Aggarwal, a mental health clinician who helps people using the Wysa AI chatbot.