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WATCH LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

Today at 10:13 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The five suspects accused of murdering soccer star Senzo Meyiwa are appearing in the Pretoria high court on Thursday.

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Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting

Today at 10:12 AM, via SowetanLIVE

President Donald Trump may use a White House meeting with Japan’s prime minister on Thursday to press for help in the war on Iran, placing Sanae Takaichi in an awkward position as Tokyo weighs how much support it can provide.

South Africa

Employment efforts on the table at News24 summit with President Ramaphosa

Today at 09:24 AM, via SAnews

Employment efforts on the table at News24 summit with President Ramaphosa

Job creation and unemployment are expected to take centre stage this morning when President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address at the News24 On the Record Summit.

The two-day summit kicks off at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) under the theme: ‘5 million jobs in 10...

Business

Standard Bank CEO scores R106 million payday

Today at 09:00 AM, via BusinessTech

The Standard Bank Group recently published its 2025 financial results, showing that it had successfully met the financial targets set in 2021, with its executives receiving notable salary increases.

Motoring

No petrol price relief for South African motorists

Today at 07:47 AM, via TopAuto

South Africa’s National Treasury signalled it has little room to mitigate against the impact of a looming fuel-price shock stemming from the war in the Middle East.

Health

Ozempic Is About to Go Generic in India, China and Canada

Today at 06:00 AM, via New York Times

In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.