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The CEO of Mercedes-Benz’s South African unit is set to take up a new role in the company’s global operations later this year.

Narges Mohammadi’s brother says he fears her life is in imminent danger and she needs to be transferred to a hospital.

Dr Johnstone Makhubu has been announced as SARS boss Edward Kieswetter’s successor.

Makhubu succeeds Edward Kieswetter who has been at the helm of SARS for the past seven years

The tide peaks today and will affect tidal conditions over the Easter weekend.

Masiapato is at the Lebombo Border Post to monitor Easter holiday operations.

Earlier this week, motorists rushed to fill up ahead of the steep fuel price increases

French President Emmanuel Macron has said Donald Trump’s comments about his marriage were “neither elegant nor up to standard”.

Yashoda and Krishna, painted by Raja Ravi Varma, beat a record set by an MF Husain work last year.

What are the mission’s four astronauts doing and when will they go to the Moon?

It is the latest sign of warming relations between the US and Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was seized in a commando raid.

The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists “may be liable” for the killings.

The army has been deployed to five of South Africa’s nine provinces for a year-long operation.

DR Congo are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with fans in Kinshasa celebrating the team’s 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica.

On 30 April, the 59 luxury homes of a prestigious new residential estate in Plattekloof will be released to the market — and exclusive sales agents Pam Golding are expecting rapid sales based on unmet demand for quality housing in this sought-after Northern Suburbs neighbourhood.

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the new commissioner of the South African Revenue Service, replacing Edward Kieswetter from 1 May 2026.

South Africans are being warned that traffic police will be out in full force over the Easter weekend, with surprise raodblocks being planned. 

Violent protests erupted in parts of the SA, including KuGompo, this week following the coronation

Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) Gauteng Chairperson Nkululeko Dunga was appointed as Finance MEC.

Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced Dunga’s appointment during his cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday

PA leader Gayton McKenzie dismissed allegations that he is involved in organised crime as baseless

Alpine condemn the social media abuse targeted at Franco Colapinto and deny the “unfounded” suggestions they are favouring team-mate Pierre Gasly.

Soweto giants Orlando Pirates return from the FIFA break with a Betway Premiership clash against Golden Arrows.

Welsh record holder Freya Jones is left devastated after her javelins are broken in transit as she builds up to the Commonwealth Games.

Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek will work with Francisco Roig – former coach of Rafael Nadal and Emma Raducanu – as she looks to improve her form.

DJ Zinhle launches her YouTube series ‘Making It Work’, giving fans a closer look at her career, family life and friendships.

Prince Harry’s ‘flirty’ Facebook messages with a journalist, from over a decade ago, have resurfaced during the hearing of his lawsuit.

Revisions bring a new frontal design and two added colours, but no changes underneath the bonnet.

Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, warned foreign nationals to respect SA customs.

New law increases jail terms for same sex relations, yet international response remains limited despite warnings from rights groups and activists.

Data revealed that the slight improvement mostly reflects ongoing supply disruptions, not stronger demand.

Global card issuer-processor Paymentology and Bank Zero partner to deliver digital banking and financial services in SA.

Promed24 is securing focused medical teams that are ready for fast and efficient trauma care during the peak-accident season.

The Auditor-General finds R12.1 billion-worth of issues hindering government ICT projects, amid the state’s weak cyber security posture.

Your kids are only kids for so long, but love and Lego sets last forever. Here are our top picks for the Lego fan in your life.

Ford has announced that the revamped Territory will arrive in South Africa in the coming weeks.

The Chinese BYD launched in South Africa in 2023 but hasn’t revealed its sales figures, until now.

TopAuto’s growth is thanks to its approach to publishing news – accurate, relevant, and fast.

Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C

Review finds care for some patients was “below the level that would have been expected”.

Debi Angell says the kits they make help women and girls who can not afford period products.