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High-net-worth South Africans who leave the country without formally ending their tax residency risk being taxed by SARS on their worldwide income, as increased global data sharing makes “silent exits” costly.

Eastern Cape police have launched a manhunt after eight detainees escaped from police station cells.

Deontay Wilder beats Derek Chisora with a split decision win after a dramatic heavyweight contest.

The court will determine the fine to be paid or the period of sentence.

The groom and his father were amongst 45 motorists, arrested during overnight roadblocks.

Two women and two men were shot in Westbank on Saturday night.

The arrests come as holidaymakers and church pilgrims are expected to start heading back to Gauteng.

Lebanon says at least 54 health workers are among more than 1,400 people killed by Israel during the current invasion. Human rights groups say first responders are being targeted — something Israel denies.

A U.S. Airforce officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday, President Trump announced on social media.

Chapal Bhaduri was Bengal’s biggest stage queen – until women arrived and the spotlight moved on.

Easter in the Democratic Republic of the Congo—where congregants celebrate with the Zairean Rite, the only Vatican-approved liturgy shaped by local culture, alive with song, dance, and striking ritual.

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya’s foreign minister says.

Estates, complexes and gated communities in South Africa are being warned to be careful about how they collect and handle visitors’ personal information.

Experts from Webber Wentzel have highlighted concerns over technical issues related to the amendments to the Basic Conditions of Employment.

South Africans snapped up more than half the homes within hours of the launch of a new residential estate in KwaZulu-Natal’s fast-growing Westown smart city.

South Africa’s water and sanitation sector is facing large amounts of fraud and corruption, but no arrests have been made.

The DA congress will take place in Johannesburg next weekend.

DA FC spokesperson says many young people have put up their hands up to serve in top positions

Mashatile spoke to the media after a Good Friday service hosted by Amandla Ngawethu Universal Church

Mashatile says government is looking at increasing its capacity to refine crude oil

Following his win over Derek Chisora, Deontay Wilder reveals he ‘held back’ against the Brit after thinking of him spending time with his family.

Nikola Jokic outshines fellow MVP contender Victor Wembanyama as the Denver Nuggets end the San Antonio Spurs’ 11-match winning streak.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy praises his side’s resilience in their 28-24 win over Ospreys in the European Challenge Cup.

Marumo Gallants FC have appointed Moroccan tactician Jamil Benouahi as their new head coach as the club looks to avoid relegation.

Reports on English policies seen in Wales as relating to whole of UK contribute to widespread confusion, researchers say

UK media is failing to report properly on devolved issues in Wales, leaving voters ill-informed about May’s Senedd elections, a report has found.

A Cardiff University study of more than 3,000 news items found repeated patterns in coverage across different broadcasters and...

A 44-year-old German tourist was safely rescued on Good Friday evening after getting into difficulty while kayaking near the Knysna Heads.

Well-meaning SASSA Happy Easter wishes have recipients fuming after payments were held back till after the long weekend …

Mel and Peet Viljoen swapped their luxury golf estate homes for ICE detention centres in the Arizona desert and an alligator-infested swamp.

Joburg MMC for Transport Kenny Kunene – once dubbed ‘Sushi King’ – accused Helen Zille of being ‘unhygienic’ after she swam in a pothole.

Sibongiseni Banana received a life sentence for the rape conviction and seven years’ imprisonment for sexual assault.

Iran said its forces had downed the plane, while US media reported that the plane had been shot down.

According to Franco, grief is not a singular event.

Apparently, among Gen Z, sex is being discussed, negotiated and, in many cases, delayed until it feels right.

Letters to US agency raise concerns over tech firms’ plans to use reflective satellites and expand numbers in low Earth orbit

Proposals to deploy reflective mirrors and up to 1m more satellites in low Earth orbit could have far-reaching consequences for human health and ecosystems, leading sleep and circadian rhythm researchers have said.

Presidents of four international scientific societies...

Electricity rates have gotten so atrocious that this Heatbit wants to offset your costs with bitcoin mining. But the math doesn’t add up.

Agentic AI is already reshaping South African banking, writes Absa Business Banking CIO Lindelani Ramukumba.

The tide of Chinese car brands entering South Africa isn’t slowing down anytime soon, as five more companies plan to launch here in the near future.

Fuel price pressure in South Africa is pushing more motorists towards hybrids.

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz picked up this week.

An airport in South Africa has been named the best airport on the continent for the 11th year in a row.

The images are used in consultations to show what happens to the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes.