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Over the past two decades, the government has quietly increased South Africa’s personal income tax burden through base broadening and reduced rebates, extracting significantly more revenue from a small pool of taxpayers.

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has stepped down as the host of Power Talk on POWER 98.7 after a year, with veteran journalist Mondli Makhanya set to take over starting on March 2.

Pulvinder Dhillon, 68, from London, died after the crash on the M4 in Berkshire in March 2022.

Lindi-Mae Humphreys’ words about the pain of leaving behind everything she knew and loved struck a chord with every South African.

Grade 5 learner, Neo Mokgoatsane died after a goalpost fell on him in Tembisa.

Booysen and 11 others face 2017 Wainstein murder, plus organised crime related charges.

The bus overturned after the steering wheel broke off causing it to lose control.

Accused two in Meyiwa trial, Bongani Ntanzi, has been on the stand at the High Court in Pretoria.

As Ramadan begins, traditional lanterns called fawanees brighten Cairo. They have become a symbol of Ramadan and are an almost-mandatory home decoration for the holy month in Egypt.

Eleven people are in detention in connection with the killing of far-right student activist Quentin Deranque.

The second round of U.S.-Iran talks ended with a pledge to continue talking, but both sides are ramping up their military forces.

He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.

The media regulator cites the spread of false information and cyber-bullying as among the reasons.

“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

The Melgisedek Buildings in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria, have become known for hijacked buildings and a growing squatter camp.

Defence company BAE has increased payouts to investors after its sales increased by staff in Lancashire have walked out over stalled pay talks

PAC says removing Radebe will further destabilise the embattled municipality.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says the DA continues to prioritise people.

Sibiya claims he disbanded PKTT on Masemola’s orders, despite accusations of ulterior motives.

The newly appointed Ekurhuleni mayoral committee.

Team GB steal four on the way to a 9-2 win over the USA as their Winter Olympics curling medal hopes stay alive in Cortina.

Formula 1 bosses are moving towards a rule change that would close a loophole rivals believe Mercedes have exploited in the sport’s new engine rules.

The Proteas will face hosts India in their first game in the T20 World Cup ‘Super 8’ stage this weekend, and here are the details to note.

On Tuesday night, 17-year-old Ami Nakai – the youngest competitor in the women’s event – stormed to the top after the short program.

Education department orders an independent investigation following a fatal playground incident at a Thembisa school.

The matter has been postponed to 23 February 2026.

The last of the SA team members to compete in Italy, Markthaler finished 39th in a field of 95 competitors in the women’s slalom.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 19 February 2026.

Here’s a guide to all the models—plus Pixel case recommendations and smart software tricks to try.

A new report finds that of 154 specific claims about how AI will benefit the climate, just a quarter cited academic research. A third included no evidence at all.

With specs nearly identical to last year’s Pixel 9a, the new Pixel 10a doesn’t pack as much of a punch as prior A-series smartphones.

The Chery Tiggo 7 has received a poor NCAP crash-test result, raising questions about the safety promises made by manufacturers in South Africa.

With petrol at R20 per litre, right now may be a good time for a weekend getaway.

The decision, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.

The patient was the victim of a “life-changing error” when a drill slipped during surgery.

Some health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week.