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Discovery CEO Adrian Gore argues that South Africa is turning a corner, with improved infrastructure performance, stronger state finances and a shifting national mood laying the groundwork for renewed confidence.

Woolworths has achieved some recovery in its Australian and South African businesses, but this was not enough to prevent an over 30% decline in the retailer’s interim profit.

The leader of the Congress of the People (COPE) was surrounded by his family when he passed away after a period of illness.

King Sabatha Dalindyebo residents allege they have been served with high municipal bills.

Madlanga Inquiry is probing the infiltration of the criminal justice system by syndicates.

The Department of Agriculture was briefing the portfolio committee on foot -and-mouth disease

President Trump criticized the U.K. over its stance on the war on Iran, as he praised and welcomed Germany’s chancellor to the White House.

Iran’s supreme leader is dead, but the regime endures. Iran scholar Mehrzad Boroujerdi walks through how the leadership succession could unfold.

The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.

A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

Rwanda accused Washington’s move as “one sided” and politically motivated.

Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.

A BBC investigation speaks to electricians and families setting up illegal meter bypasses to steal power.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.

The Cabinet has approved sweeping amendments to South Africa’s key labour laws, including changes to the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

The conflict in the Middle East has rattled financial markets and global energy prices have soared.

Ramaphosa says there are signs that eThekwini Working Group has addressed service delivery issues

Brown Mogotsi will learn if the Commission accepts his sick note for his absence, on Monday

Deputy National Police Commissioner Lt General Mosikili outlines her role in the disbandment of PKTT

JUST IN: Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota has passed away.

Jade Jones says her journey from reaching the pinnacle of taekwondo to being at the bottom of boxing has been a “humbling” one as she prepares for her boxing debut against Egypt Criss on 7 March.

Leeds director Peter Lowy warns the club’s planned expansion of Elland Road must progress this time or he fears it may never materialise

Steve Thompson speaks to former England team-mate Ben Youngs about his early onset dementia.

A well-known Springbok who has been plying his trade overseas is apparently set to return home in an exciting move.

Literacy experts say move comes over cost concerns and fears costumes can detract from reading for pleasure

Schools in England are moving away from pupils dressing up as their favourite literary characters for World Book Day, with experts telling MPs they feared the costs of costumes undermined efforts to increase reading for pleasure.

Jonathan Douglas, chief executive of the National Literacy...

30-year-old Ali Sonday was eliminated on ‘Masterchef South Africa’ after his pan went up in flames on the latest episode of the series.

March started on a good note for South African fashion designer Gert-Johan Coetzee, whose dress was worn by Skai Jackson.

Shashi Naidoo’s comments about the conflict in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, has caused a stir online…

The DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has trolled Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi in a billboard unveiled amid her campaign.

Masuku’s election as deputy mayor and Treasury’s warning reveal a city teetering between succession politics and financial collapse.

Floods closed much of the northern parts of the Kruger National Park in January, with repairs ongoing.

Labour’s advocacy ensures interest on late pension payments, higher severance, and safeguards for employees against municipal and private sector defaults.

The ANC’s inept governance will play right into Zille’s and Mphiti’s hands.

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During MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei released 115 industrial intelligence showcases, together with its customers, during Industrial Digital and Intelligent Transformation Summit 2026. The summit, titled Advancing Industrial All Intelligence, was held by Huawei to explore new practices in industrial intelligence with its customers, partners, and peers. In addition, Huawei also announced the launch...

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Apple has unveiled updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, featuring its latest M5-series chips.

One Chinese automaker has seen its sales figures dip below a major rival’s.

Gauteng is home to more than two-thirds of the country’s carjacking hotspots.

Cape Town’s plan to build a new barrier along its most dangerous road has been criticized for “Apartheid-style spatial logic” meant to hide poverty.

A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty.

It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains.

The TV presenter shares how counselling has given her new perspectives on life.

Emma-Louise Amanshia speaks to Anya Aggarwal, a mental health clinician who helps people using the Wysa AI chatbot.