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With Moody’s Ratings South Africa bowing out, local banks have a 24-month grace period to transition their credit risk assessments.

South Africans are resilient people, but that resilience depends on a belief that institutions still work, and that belief is beginning to weaken.

Islamabad was chosen as the meeting ground, and it received the US and Iranian delegations with respect and with no side quietly favoured over the other.

Tottenham’s Premier League relegation struggles are “difficult to accept”, says former manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Late former president Edgar Lungu died in June last year at the age of 68.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the extension of the fuel levy relief into May.

Judgment on the bail application of ‘Shebe Maburna’ expected in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court.

In southern Lebanon, towns near the border with Israel have been largely destroyed by Israeli demolitions and strikes. Israel says it has been attacking Hezbollah infrastructure, but civilian infrastructure has also been significantly affected.

President Trump said he talked to Russian President Putin Wednesday about the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

Activists sailing on dozens of boats attempting to break Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver aid say Israeli forces intercepted them, detaining the crews while the flotilla was sailing near the Greek island of Crete.

President Trump suggested he could soon reduce the U.S. military presence in Germany as he continues to feud with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S-Israel war against Iran.

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Botswana’s Collen Kebinatshipi urges African federations to offer better support for athletes amid concerns of a talent drain from the continent.

The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.

Last weekend’s attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

SARS has gazetted the first details for the 2026 tax season, including final submission dates and the taxpayers who don’t have to file a tax return.

The South African Geographical Names Council says the renaming of cities, towns and other features in the country is too slow—and new laws should accelerate the process.

Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.

A major legal showdown over the National Health Insurance Act will take place next week, the outcome of which could alter the course of the scheme completely.

Commission rejects Malatji’s application for a postponement, Malatji says he’s unprepared.

President Ramaphosa meets leaders from all three govt spheres in Boksburg.

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

The Suspended TMPD Dir for Asset Protection will continue testimony on a multi-million-rand tender

Mamelodi Sundowns returned to the top of the Betway Premiership log with victory over Polokwane City, while Kaizer Chiefs suffered a defeat to Siwelele FC.

A disappointing loss has sparked tough criticism, with questions now being asked about Kaizer Chiefs’ direction.

Manager Marc Skinner says he has “no doubts” that he remains the best man for the job at Manchester United, despite criticism from fans.

There was a hero’s welcome for new marathon world record holder Sabastian Sawe as he returned to Kenya on Thursday.

Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

Another win: The Garden Route has made the Top 10 list of the world’s most Instagrammable road trip destinations…

Have you ever dreamed of owning a town? Look no further than Middelpos, a Karoo-cut gem located in the Northern Cape.

A young mother in the Western Cape reveals how the SRD grant falls short of covering basic needs for her household.

Sphamandla Ndimande appeared in the Ezakheni Regional Court where the sentence was handed down.

Players bubbling under the Proteas will have a chance to impress on the SA A squads tour of England where they will face the England Lions team.

Police found the victim with multiple stab wounds following an alleged altercation in which his brother reportedly used a sharp object.

American Uber users have a new feature that allows them to book a hotel room directly from its app.

No need to excavate an in-ground irrigation system once you install this fixture onto your home’s spigot—you just have to figure out how to use the connected app.

No, the flyers weren’t part of a secret scheme to promote anything.

CISOs and security professionals will discuss AI-driven phishing attacks at the ITWeb Security Summit 2026 in Johannesburg.

Cape Town start-up Shiprazor has raised R44-million, led by Norrsken22, to expand its courier network and AI tools.

Jetour has announced that it plans to produce its T-Series SUVs at Chery’s new factory in South Africa.

Mercedes-Benz expects a stronger second half of the year even as it slashes global production by 10% to cut costs.

Ministers say the new law in England gives power to local people who want to help others.

A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.

The case, which opened in the High Court on Wednesday, originally involved 3,000 claimants and is set to become the largest product liability case in UK history.

What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?