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Discovery CEO Adrian Gore argues that South Africa is turning a corner, with improved infrastructure performance, stronger state finances and a shifting national mood laying the groundwork for renewed confidence.

Woolworths has achieved some recovery in its Australian and South African businesses, but this was not enough to prevent an over 30% decline in the retailer’s interim profit.

The leader of the Congress of the People (COPE) was surrounded by his family when he passed away after a period of illness.

The church popularly known as Moonies came under scrutiny after the 2022 killing of ex-PM Shinzo Abe.

King Sabatha Dalindyebo residents allege they have been served with high municipal bills.

Madlanga Inquiry is probing the infiltration of the criminal justice system by syndicates.

The Department of Agriculture was briefing the portfolio committee on foot -and-mouth disease

President Trump criticized the U.K. over its stance on the war on Iran, as he praised and welcomed Germany’s chancellor to the White House.

Iran’s supreme leader is dead, but the regime endures. Iran scholar Mehrzad Boroujerdi walks through how the leadership succession could unfold.

The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.

A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

Rwanda accused Washington’s move as “one sided” and politically motivated.

Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.

The Cabinet has approved sweeping amendments to South Africa’s key labour laws, including changes to the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

The conflict in the Middle East has rattled financial markets and global energy prices have soared.

Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.

Brown Mogotsi will learn if the Commission accepts his sick note for his absence, on Monday

Deputy National Police Commissioner Lt General Mosikili outlines her role in the disbandment of PKTT

JUST IN: Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota has passed away.

Ramaphosa says the focus must shift to encouraging investment and economic growth

Steve Thompson speaks to former England team-mate Ben Youngs about his early onset dementia.

A well-known Springbok who has been plying his trade overseas is apparently set to return home in an exciting move.

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hopes her England team can create their own “Euros moment” at the home T20 World Cup this summer.

League One strugglers Port Vale cause a cup upset as they beat Championship side Bristol City 1-0 in extra-time at Vale Park to book their place in the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in 30 years.

Literacy experts say move comes over cost concerns and fears costumes can detract from reading for pleasure

Schools in England are moving away from pupils dressing up as their favourite literary characters for World Book Day, with experts telling MPs they feared the costs of costumes undermined efforts to increase reading for pleasure.

Jonathan Douglas, chief executive of the National Literacy...

30-year-old Ali Sonday was eliminated on ‘Masterchef South Africa’ after his pan went up in flames on the latest episode of the series.

March started on a good note for South African fashion designer Gert-Johan Coetzee, whose dress was worn by Skai Jackson.

Shashi Naidoo’s comments about the conflict in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, has caused a stir online…

The DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has trolled Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi in a billboard unveiled amid her campaign.

Floods closed much of the northern parts of the Kruger National Park in January, with repairs ongoing.

The ANC’s inept governance will play right into Zille’s and Mphiti’s hands.

He had been battling ill health.

Walkouts, budget controversies, and calls for action against CFO Mnisi set the stage for a tense week in Tshwane.

Apple has unveiled updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, featuring its latest M5-series chips.

Today, the Huawei Cloud Summit, themed “Huawei Cloud: Solving Industry Challenges with AI”, took place in Barcelona. At the summit, Huawei Cloud unveiled its Industry AI Foundry, introduced the next-generation hybrid cloud offering Huawei Cloud Foundation (HCF), and showcased CodeArts, an AI-powered coding agent, for customers across industries to thrive in the AI era. Prioritizing […]

Chery will launch its iCAUR V23 electric sports utility vehicle brand in South Africa in May, it said late on Tuesday.

Cape Town’s plan to build a new barrier along its most dangerous road has been criticized for “Apartheid-style spatial logic” meant to hide poverty.

A major political party is pushing for a price cap on airline tickets in South Africa.

One bakkie in South Africa sold an average of 120 units per day this February.

It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains.

The TV presenter shares how counselling has given her new perspectives on life.

Emma-Louise Amanshia speaks to Anya Aggarwal, a mental health clinician who helps people using the Wysa AI chatbot.