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The man who took more money from South African taxpayers than anyone else in history
SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter collected R2.01 trillion in the last financial year, the most tax revenue in South Africa’s history.
WEDNESDAY, 08 APRIL 2026, 09:15

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SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter collected R2.01 trillion in the last financial year, the most tax revenue in South Africa’s history.

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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the ceasefire would apply “everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere”, positioning Islamabad as the central diplomatic channel in a rapidly shifting conflict

South Africa
One of the unemployed teachers, Mbali Duma is demanding answers from the department.

South Africa
A SAPS captain accused of fraud and theft granted bail and will return to court later this year.

South Africa
Two key witnesses are set to take centre stage, after the enquiry’s Easter recess.

South Africa
Other security companies include Gubis 85 Solution and Izingwenya 210 Investments.

World
Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies

World
The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

World
The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.

World
He will serve out the rest of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s term, which ends in January 2027.

Africa
Yetbarek Dawit is alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar operation, using torture to raise money.

Africa
Mourning the deaths, the president says it was a “race against the clock” to find others affected.

Africa
Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.

Africa
There are fears South Sudan may be plunged back into a civil war less than a decade after it ended.

Business
A property company has won an appeal for compensation from SANRAL for the expropriation of its property in Hoedspruit.

Business
The rand has taken a sharp turn as markets celebrated a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, averting potential disaster in the Middle East—for now.
Business

Business
Here are the five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 8 April.

Politics
The political parties are calling for judges to undergo lifestyle audits, citing accountability concerns, judicial overreach and the delayed Phala Phala judgment

Politics
Faro says she learned with shock about what has been happening at the TMPD.
Politics
Amid a bitter succession battle in the Eastern Cape, Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni has begged ANC leaders to unite, cautioning that their divisions are making the party a “laughing stock”.

Politics
Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is probing political Interference in the criminal justice system.

Sport
The Oklahoma City Thunder sweep past the LA Lakers to move closer to another Western Conference title.

Sport
Conor Benn believes WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia is “good for boxing” but says the American is a “liability”.

Sport
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has welcomed the growing Betway Premiership title race following his side’s dominant 5-0 win over Golden Arrows.

Sport
2025-26 looks like a tense title race as we enter the final stages.
Education
[Vanguard] The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has taken decisive action to quell a festering leadership crisis in Ogun State, dissolving the Joint Campus Council, JCC executive and appointing a nine-member transition committee to restore order.
Education
[Namibian] Windhoek High School has extended condolences to the family of its pupil Venturo Uerikua after his death in a road accident in the Otjozondjupa region on Friday.
Education
Jay O. Rothman’s departure brought an end to a four-year stint as leader of the university system following a public struggle for power.
Education
President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s eagerness to recount details of the rescue of a downed airman followed weeks of silence on the deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian school.

Lifestyle
Security issues on the SABC TV licence online payment portal are preventing customers from transacting, and worse …

Lifestyle
From speeding to sparring: Watch these Checkers Sixty60 drivers come to blows with each other on the pavement of a busy road…
Lifestyle
Nandi Madida joins the Gates Foundation as a Global Creative Councillor, continuing her advocacy for mothers and children across Africa.

Lifestyle
The United States has urged its citizens to reconsider travelling to Saudi Arabia for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage due to ongoing security concerns in the region.

Entertainment
Veteran SABC presenter Zandi Nhlapo has traded the relentless pace of full-time TV for something far more powerful.

Entertainment
“If he was the best player, then I’m also happy with that, it’s not a problem,” Kompany told reporters.

Entertainment
Inclusion of the Executive ups the Tiggo range count to six derivatives, and the third priced below R500 000.

Entertainment
Monama’s appointment comes after Kholofelo Morodi was suspended following testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Science/Tech
In Telegram groups, men are sharing thousands of nonconsensual images of women and girls, buying spyware, and engaging in doxing and sexual abuse.

Science/Tech
Nasa’s Artemis II moon mission captivated millions, offering a rare moment of global unity amid grim headlines.

Science/Tech
The days of passive sports consumption are effectively over. In 2026, the modern spectator is a highly interactive participant, driven by predictive analytics, fantasy leagues, and real-time digital engagement. As the global sports ecosystem continues to evolve, audiences are increasingly blending their love for traditional athletics with high-stakes digital strategy. This transformation...

Science/Tech
Tempe, AZ — Genius Monkey, a leading programmatic advertising platform and meta-DSP, announced today a new integration and strategic partnership with CTM (formerly CallTrackingMetrics), delivering the industry’s first seamless connection between impression-level programmatic data and advanced call tracking attribution. CTM is a premier call tracking and conversation analytics platform...

Motoring
Oil prices already recovered following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East.

Motoring
The Changan Uni-S is a midsize SUV for under R400,000.

Motoring
Chery has added a new model to the Tiggo 7 SUV family in South Africa.

Motoring
There has been renewed interest in work-from-home policies to help motorists save money amid the ongoing fuel crisis.

Health
The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better.

Health
Two Kent women share their experiences with endometriosis in hopes to raise awareness.
Health
An analysis of hundreds of images from several studies shows how hallucinogenic drugs drive activity in various regions of the brain.

Health
What’s the latest on Collagen?