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Business confidence in the manufacturing sector came under renewed pressure during the first quarter of 2026, with lacklustre demand weighing on sentiment.  According to the Q1 Absa Manufacturing Survey, the headline index number declined by 9 index points to 30 from the previous quarter. Sales volumes, orders and selling prices all experienced substantial declines. When […]

Internal correspondence reveals that parliament is assessing whether due diligence was conducted before appointing Makhasi, as union complaints resurface

The department of mineral and petroleum resources has encouraged members of the public to continue purchasing fuel as usual and to rely on government communication for accurate and verified information

‘With his intelligence and qualities, he can help the team a lot,’ says Broos

Marakele Park says increased ranger visibility and tighter access control measures across the park.

Learners say government must prioritise service delivery amid Human Rights Day commemoration

The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.

Recent studies show the U.S. is slipping further from democracy. And, the Trump administration plans to transfer federal student loans from the Education Department to the Treasury Department.

Israel and Iran continue to exchange airstrikes with a focus on energy infrastructure. President Trump says Israel acted alone in striking a key gas field and better not do it again.

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources and the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa have urged motorists not to panic-buy amid claims of fuel shortages in the country.

The finance firm has apologised for the disruption to its website and app, which has angered many customers.

Premier Foods is expecting a large rise in earnings, with further joy expected from its new mega-bakeries.

Madlanga Commissioner Sesi Baloyi has warned Sgt Nkosi that obstructing proceedings is an offence.

President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates title deed handover ceremony in uMzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal

Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi accused of political interference in a multimillion-rand security tender.

Sgt Fannie Nkosi is back in the hot seat at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Olympic champion and world-record holder Keely Hodgkinson breezes into the 800m semi-finals at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.

There is a crucial game at the foot of the Scottish Premiership table, while Falkirk’s in-form Barney Stewart and Heart of Midlothian manager Derek McInnes are also in the spotlight.

Wayne Rooney reflects on the qualities of his former midfield team‑mates and ranks them based on their ability, influence and impact at the highest level.

Great Britain’s Jeremiah Azu qualifies for Friday evening’s 60m semi-finals at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.

What causes meningitis, what the public health response has been and how the situation differs from Covid

The deadly outbreak of meningitis in Kent has fuelled concerns about how far the disease will spread and seen the return of people wearing masks and queueing for vaccines. The scenes are reminiscent of the Covid crisis, but meningitis is very different. Here we look at how the outbreak...

A look inside Dricus du Plessis and fianceé Vasti Spiller’s engagement shoot as the excitement for their wedding continues to build.

Naledi Aphiwe warns fans and promoters after her booking number was hacked and used for scams.

The Stormers want to continue improving against the Dragons after a strong showing against the Bulls last weekend.

Officers also arrested five suspects for dealing in drugs.

All five accused entered guilty pleas for contravening South Africa’s immigration laws.

Roughly 26% of all online gambling transactions are now processed in cryptocurrency, according to data tracked by gambling industry analysts — and a growing share of that activity flows into a deceptively simple game built around a grid of hidden explosives. The mines game crypto casino format has quietly become one of the most-played provably […]

The WIRED Reviews team has kids, and we tested all types of kids’ bikes. Here are our top picks.

While the United States and Europe are moving cautiously forward with clinical trials, China is racing toward the commercialization of brain implants.

Tote your photo and video gear around in style. We tested more than 100 packs and rounded up our favorites.

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency has been silent on its decision to issue a tender for a private contractor to enforce South Africa’s new traffic laws.

One South African company is taking full advantage of the consumer shift towards more affordable Chinese cars.

Sponsored articles are a particularly popular advertising solution offered by the TopAuto marketing team.

UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.

Mark McNamee did not know he had meningitis until he woke up in hospital after being in an induced coma.