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Taxpayers score a legal win against SARS
Recent Tax Court rulings have upheld taxpayers’ rights by rejecting SARS’s attempts to increase disputed assessments after prescription.
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Recent Tax Court rulings have upheld taxpayers’ rights by rejecting SARS’s attempts to increase disputed assessments after prescription.

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The ANC in the North West has warned errant councillors as Matlosana council weighs the fate of corruption-accused CFO Mercy Phetla.

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Japan restars a reactor at the world’s largest nuclear plant nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster.
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Sithengile Senior Secondary School in Claremont, KwaZulu-Natal, achieved an impressive 96.8% pass rate, a significant improvement from 90.6% in 2024 despite socioeconomic challenges.

South Africa
Protesters are calling on the school to prioritise SA learners over foreign nationals.

South Africa
A Grade 11 learner was fatally stabbed during an altercation with another learner at the school.

South Africa
The CRL Rights Commission are briefing the media in Braamfontein.
South Africa
Booysens court shooting condemned
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has condemned the fatal shooting outside the Booysens Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
The incident claimed the lives of at least two people while three others were left injured.
The committee called for accountability from security officials that were present at the...
World
Much of Uganda has returned to normal after millions voted in tense presidential and legislative elections marked by violence in some parts of the country and disputed results.
World
David Beckham addressed social media use by his children, a day after his son, Brooklyn Beckham, said he did not want to reconcile with his parents after a family rift.

World
The U.S. president is set to meet with an array of leaders to discuss Greenland. Trump’s push to acquire Greenland has turned to antagonism toward allies in recent days.

World
In this installment of NPR’s “Word of the Week” series we trace the origins of the “cravat” (borrowed from the French “cravate”) back to the battlefields of 17th century Europe.

Africa
Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

Africa
Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

Africa
The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.

Africa
Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is accused by Burkina Faso of trying to kill current President Ibrahim Traoré.

Business
While the Atlantic Seaboard is often seen as the most valuable residential strip in South Africa, it has now been joined by a fellow Cape Town area.

Business
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
Business
Business

Politics
Former IPID head Robert McBride is continuing his testimony at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
W. Cape cabinet set to decide whether or not to declare Knysna a disaster area due to the drought

Politics
Former IPID head Robert McBride will continue testifying at the Ad Hoc Committee hearing.

Politics
Fikile Mbalula added that the election year must be “the decisive year to fix local government”.

Sport
The Stormers’ squad planning has received another boost after an important backline player has put pen to paper on a contract extension.

Sport
Jon Armstrong’s journey to the top of his sport has not been conventional, but he’s now set to make his debut in the World Rally Championship.

Sport
The 2026 Cape Town Met at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth will feature a small, packed field with 11 runners on the card.

Sport
British number one Emma Raducanu is knocked out of the Australian Open in straight sets 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 by Austria’s Anastasia Potapova in the second round.
Education
Donald J. Trump has unleashed the power of the presidency against American colleges, with mixed results.
Education
[Capital FM] Nyeri — A groundbreaking collaboration between the Government of Kenya and the World Bank (WB) is significantly enhancing the uptake of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills in educational institutions across the country.
Education
[Daily Maverick] Relentless rains have submerged roads, collapsed bridges and damaged dozens of schools across Limpopo’s Vhembe, Mopani, and Sekhukhune districts and Mpumalanga’s Bushbuckridge, forcing the closure of more than 400 schools, delaying the academic year for thousands of learners. Damage reports are on the rise and access remains impossible for many, while parents and officials face...

Education
IFS says system failing to deliver for those who need it and ministers face stark choices with white paper imminent
The government is facing “crunch time” over the rising costs and failures of special needs education for children in England, according to a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
The IFS said government spending on educating children with special needs would double between...

Lifestyle
A Cape Town couple plan to launch WattWallet, a pay later prepaid electricity app to help households who run out of power before payday.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Ready to reap the fruits of a bountiful South African summer? The Delheim Harvest Festival in Stellenbosch awaits you this February!

Lifestyle
Handre Pollard’s wife, Marise opened up about returning to her fitness journey after welcoming her second child, Isabella in late 2025.

Entertainment
The ConCourt concluded that the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act treats customary marriages and civil marriages as legally equal.

Entertainment
It’s a question downstream users are asking after ArcelorMittal SA’s latest application for a 51% anti-dumping duty on certain products.

Entertainment
‘The whole of South Africa knows how good the Stormers are mauling at the moment,’ said the Sharks hooker.

Entertainment
Two fashion powerhouses will show up at Cape Town Met 2026 with confidence, boldness and unmistakable race day elegance

Science/Tech
Nearly 90% of companies have now announced or implemented some form of return-to-office mandate, according to Fast Company, yet these moves are colliding with a growing body of evidence suggesting that hybrid work, not full-time office presence, is now the most effective model for productivity, retention and recruitment. At a moment when South Africa faces […]

Science/Tech
The trial starts soon in New Mexico’s case against Meta—and the company is pulling out all the stops to protect its reputation.

Science/Tech
Two divisions of South Africa’s once-great state-owned arms manufacturer, Denel, have reportedly informed employees that they would not receive their salaries this month.

Science/Tech
The crypto market is entering a phase where execution matters more than ideas. Investors have seen enough whitepapers, testnets, and promises. In this environment, comparisons like Bitcoin Hyper vs Remittix are no longer theoretical debates. They are about which project is actually delivering value while market conditions remain uncertain. Remittix enters this conversation with momentum. […]
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Takata South Africa’s application for leave to appeal a Competition Appeal Court ruling has been dismissed.

Motoring
A South African court has set a new legal precedent for motorists caught exceeding the speed limit.

Health
Scientist Mark Miodownik explores the potential impact of ‘forever chemicals’ present in some cookware. Made in partnership with the Royal Society.

Health
Leanne Abeyance, from Telford, is waiting for reconstructive surgery and remains in constant pain.

Health
A nurse was reinstated after a probe found no evidence she had identified a transgender patient.

Health
Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.