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Capitec reports headline earnings growth of 23% to R16.8 billion, celebrates R1 billion in client savings, and enters its next chapter as a diversified financial services group built on the trust of 26 million South Africans Capitec opened its doors 25 years ago with a simple belief: banking should be simple, transparent and affordable. That […]

One is a four-hundred-year-old masterpiece of air, salt and coriander. The other tastes like sadness. This is not even a contest.

Rule change affects dogs, cats and ferrets, with some owners telling the BBC new health certificates cost hundreds of pounds.

SAWSSA has launched a nationwide drive to promote waterless sanitation systems.

Top cop Mbangwa Nkhwashu has been accused of interfering in the investigation into Swart’s murder.

The execution process kicked off by the Zambian government spells the return of Lungu’s remains

Retired Judge President Achmat Naeem Jappie died on Wednesday.

More than 70 years after the Korean War, South Korea is still confronting the legacy of a secret conflict waged in the shadows.

The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.

Iran has cut off its access to the global internet. To find an internet connection, some Iranians are traveling across the border with Turkey — even just to make video calls and then go back home.

The park, near the venue where inconclusive Iran-U.S. peace talks took place this month, provides respite to those who visit it.

Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced in October 2025 when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.

Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.

At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.

A request made by the municipality of Johannesburg for additional financing from the Agence Française de Développement has been turned down.

The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.

Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC’s Colletta Smith.

Organisers say it has not been possible to secure the funding to “deliver this year’s event”.

President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates the launch of the Senqu Bridge in Mokhotlong, Lesotho

He was a member of the Raymond Mhlaba Branch in the Dr WB Rubusana Region.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry is chaired by Justice Sisi Khampepe.

Fannie Masemola appeared in court on charges of contravening the Public Finance Management Act.

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is frustrated with the decision to not rule out Sean Longstaff’s 97th-minute equaliser for Leeds as a player was “offside in front of his goalkeeper”.

Today’s news wrap.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side is focusing on winning “all fives games” during the title run-in, after their 1-0 win against Burnley in the Premier League.

Sean Longstaff scores a dramatic 97th-minute equaliser as Leeds took another step towards Premier League survival in an eventful draw at Bournemouth.

Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.

Longtime Buccaneers fan, Helen Zille, was gifted an priceless, signed Orlando Pirates jersey. Take a look…

Liesl Laurie celebrates Musa Mthobeni with a heartfelt birthday message.

In another Proudly South Africa moment, the Garden Route has been ranked the number one road trip in the world.

The Proteas skipper hit the fourth fastest century in women’s T20 International cricket, and the quickest by a South African.

The Brazilians remain second in the standings, a point behind leaders Orlando Pirates.

A total of R87 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 22 April 2026.

Catch up on the biggest stories of Wednesday, 22 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

The former prime minister said graduates’ concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.

“To be clear, we were never approached … nor were we in any discussions regarding a partnership or tour access,” a spokesperson for the artist tells WIRED.

Mark Moran, an underdog Senate candidate from Virginia, claims he wanted to get caught violating the prediction market platform’s rules.

BMW will introduce the all-new 7 Series in South Africa later this year.

South African air fares are some of the cheapest in the world.

South Africans may soon face a price hike at the pumps as the R3 cut to GFL comes to an end.

Amy-Jane Davies is one of 713,048 people in Wales waiting for any type of NHS treatment.