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Following the withdrawal of a longstanding exemption, South African employers now face stricter enforcement and potential dual penalties, exposing non-compliant employers to action by both Labour Inspectors and the FSCA.

Sugar substitutes like stevia and aspartame are generally safe, but effects vary by individual.

Tehran has threatened to treat an attack by the US as part of last summer’s war, and its response could be more dramatic.

US First Lady Melania Trump and her husband President Donald Trump have walked the black carpet at the premier of her new documentary.

Iran seized the oil tanker with 18 crew members, including 16 Indians, in December alleging it had illegal diesel.

Critics say U.S. Agency for Global Media’s Kari Lake risks making Voice of America sound like a propaganda outlet in her remarks on the air praising President Trump.

The multiparty system had been “promoting division among citizens”, the country’s interior minister said.

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique

No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.

South Africa is missing out on a once-in-a-generation opportunity in gold and other metals by driving investment away through hostile policy choices and regulatory instability.

BusinessTech is South Africa’s largest and most influential business news website thanks to its impressive audience of influential decision-makers.

Dipula Properties has officially taken over Protea Gardens Mall in Soweto in a deal worth R478 million.

Malusi Gigaba is facing charges of corruption linked to Transnet

Case postponed to February 3 after witness’s lawyer says late documents could prejudice his client.

Former Minister Malusi Gigaba appears in court on corruption charges.

Carlos Alcaraz battled past Alexander Zverev in a record Australian Open semi-final to reach his first Melbourne Park final.

Rangers say they received numerous reports from supporters and staff regarding issues at Porto’s stadium during the Europa League defeat.

Shakur Stevenson was restrained by security after confronting Teofimo Lopez in an ugly build-up to Saturday’s world-title fight.

Aaron Tau’s flyweight bout against Namsrai Batbayar at UFC 325 in Sydney, Australia on Saturday is cancelled after a mishap at the weigh-ins.

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Monica Geingos is founder of Leadership Lab Yetu and former first lady of Namibia

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South Africa’s tourism sector is flourishing, as seen by the record number of international arrivals that visited the country in 2025.

Superstars Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga are primed to make history on Sunday in Los Angeles at the 68th Grammy Awards.

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The actress had the bariatric weight-loss procedure in January 2024.

Residents and visitors can expect stable and dry weather conditions across the Cape Town metro for the weekend.

Huawei marks 25 years of innovation, connection and everyday tech in South Africa.

The Ilitha Telecoms CEO has argued that meaningful connectivity is what South Africa needs to unlock economic participation.

Despite being subject to a 25% import duty, all 20 of South Africa’s most affordable cars are made in India and China. A proposed 50% duty could devastate the retail industry.

For years, people from CEOs to novelists have taken tiny amounts of psychedelics to support well-being. New research shows that benefits for depression may be attributable to a placebo effect.

Play your part in honouring the industry’s female tech leaders – nominations are open until 8 February.

The retail motor industry’s majority union is seeking an interdict to prevent retrenchments at South Africa’s largest dealership group.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has set aside an attempt to raise levies on fuel and products sold at service stations in South Africa.

The global launch of China’s newest SUV offering will take place in Cape Town this week.

Maternity services at Lancaster Royal Infirmary are rated “good”, but improvements must be made in A&E.

Two Tractor Boys join a project that is tackling oral health and healthy diets among children.