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More than 60 minibus taxis have been taken off the road in Gauteng during recent stop-and-search operations aimed at improving road safety and enforcing traffic laws.

Tournament too big to fail, says world governing body top official

US President Donald Trump has said Iran are “welcome” to take part in this summer’s World Cup despite the countries being at war, according to Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony.

Bellarmine Mugabe and his friend are expected to make their first appearance.

The US singer lost the case in 2023 and later won on appeal, but now judges have ruled against her.

Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.

With Bellarmine Mugabe due in court we look at what has happened to Zimbabwe’s ex-first family.

Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says.

Johann Rupert’s Remgro has sold close to R5 billion in shares of FirstRand, with the investment holding company deeming the bank “non-core.”

Harmony Gold has declared a record interim dividend payout of over R3.3 billion.

Growthpoint Properties’ latest financials again highlight the strength of the V&A Waterfront, which is undergoing massive upgrades.

The Independent Electoral Commission has announced the voter registration dates for the local government elections taking place this year.

Richard Shibiri has been linked Katiso “KT” Molefe and Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

Another memorial service is planned for Bloemfontein in the Free State on Thursday.

Lieutenant-General Hilda Senthumule has been testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

“I believe that they were executed, and I believe that they used maximum force to shoot to kill.”

Kaizer Chiefs have reported their squad’s situation ahead of their next Betway Premiership fixture against Durban City this weekend.

England midfielder Keira Walsh says adjusting to life at Chelsea after arriving in January 2025 was the “worst feeling”.

Kaizer Moutang Jr has given Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze a mandate. Will the two Chiefs co-coaches deliver?

The ICC has acknowledged frustration among players who’ve been unable to leave India following the conclusion of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

For most, the South African National Lottery is a mere twice-weekly jackpot flutter. But there’s so much more to the state institution …

Parents and caregivers: school admissions for Grades R, 1 and 8 in the Western Cape are officially open. Here’s what you need to know…

Fans of the Mselekus know that Abongwe has always been touted as the one family member who bears the closest resemblance to Gog’ Flo.

According to the government, the Smart ID digitisation programme was first launched in 2015 under former minister Malusi Gigaba.

Children’s author Nadine Aisha Jassat is warm and effervescent, just like her page-turner adventures. She says reading must feel like a hug.

The Gauteng road department discontinued 66 taxis, impounded five for failing to meet road safety requirements.

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Canal+ is heading to the JSE by mid-2026 – and is betting big on Africa to drive future growth.

Canal+ is investing €100-million to fix MultiChoice – but a continued subscriber exodus shows righting the ship won’t be easy.

Aligning data compliance with business strategy can transform security from a burden into a competitive advantage.

BMW has achieved an important production milestone at its X3 factory in South Africa.

Chinese carmaker BYD is examining options to enter competitive motorsport, including Formula One.

SUVs remain a popular choice for South African car buyers.

Toyota is South Africa’s favourite car brand, but its product lineup has shifted upmarket over the last few years, with 75% of its cars now costing over half a million rand.

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Ben Cole Edwards, 30, built a career as a trauma coach after posting about being estranged from his mum.