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The Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court has granted R50 000 bail to former KPMG bursary specialist Fidelis Moema and two co-accused, who allegedly defrauded the firm of funds to the tune of R16.5 million.

South Africa’s financial watchdog has launched an investigation into the online brokerage, which some users have accused of profiting from deepfake ads featuring Elon Musk and other business leaders.

There are competing claims about the scale of Israel’s reported overnight attack targeting Isfahan in Iran.

Eight Nigerian nationals arrested and charged with public violence and malicious damage to property.

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate is conducting a probe after a man sought for the murder of an on-duty Atlantis police officer was shot dead on Thursday when he refused to surrender.

The House bills largely mirror a foreign aid package that passed the Senate in February, with aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The House has an additional bill targeting Iran, China and Russia.

A huge $61bn support package that could help reshape Kyiv’s war effort will go to a vote in coming days.

Israel launched an attack on Iranian soil on Friday, sources said, in the latest tit-for-tat exchange between the two arch foes.

Video sent to the BBC shows flashes in the sky, while a large explosion can also be heard.

Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.

Sprinter Christine Mboma says an enforced hiatus impacted her mental health but she did not lose hope of a return.

A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Kenya’s military chief, General Francis Ogolla, was among 10 people killed when their military helicopter crashed shortly after take-off on Thursday, President William Ruto announced.

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago hinted at the likely outcome for interest rates at the next MPC meeting.

Mecer Inter-Ed offers a comprehensive training program for Microsoft Develop Generative AI Solutions.

A huge new 540 MW power facility, combining solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage, has just been launched in the Northern Cape.

Rising tensions in the Middle East are putting markets in a risk-off mode – and that spells bad news for the rand, interest rate cuts, and petrol prices in South Africa.

The ANC in Limpopo says it has welcomed over 1000 former EFF members.

Public Protector’s office to explain why Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s gratuity was withheld.

The province is also known for its political violence.

Opposition parties reacted with disappointment to Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink’s second SOCA.

Talented backline ace Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has signed a contract extension that will see him keep paying his trade with the Stormers until at least 2027.

Newport County manager Graham Coughlan says the decision to scrap FA Cup replays is disastrous for both club finances and fan enjoyment.

West Ham boss David Moyes was involved in a frosty exchange with a reporter as he was asked about his future at the club following their Europa League exit.

Pilot to explore how to repurpose unused school space to increase capacity for funded childcare

An estimated 85,000 additional childcare places would be required by September 2025 to enable the government’s planned expansion of funded childcare for working parents in England, according to the Department for Education.

A pilot will explore how to repurpose unused school space to support...

Hamilton actors teach Belfast children confidence and to speak up for what they believe in.

Kayla Nicole, the former flame of NFL star Travis Kelce, took on the relentless onslaught from Taylor Swift’s devoted fan base.

The price of media personality Boity Thulo’s Boity Pink Sapphire Eau de parfum has set tongues wagging on social media.

The Kiffness has been accused of being ‘racist’ after he tweeted a meme of political parties to vote for ahead of the elections…

In an interview last year, the entrepreneur from the Eastern Cape said he had lost between 30 to 35kg.

Boity Pink Sapphire Eau de parfum was launched back in 2020.

While Oscar Pistorius is doing odd jobs at a church, the former star athlete’s murder trial has been turned into a ‘bite-sized’ opera.

German automakers dominate the list of top 10 most expensive EVs in South Africa, with prices going up to R5.88 million.

The world is already committed to warming that will undercut the global economy by 20 percent between now and 2050. That’s six times the price of limiting warming to 2 degrees Celsius.

The e-tailer’s new division, Zando Global, looks to offer international products and apparel to South Africans.

Although shown on Chinese websites almost a year ago, Haval parent company, Great Wall Motors (GWM), has seemingly opted to…

While approved for production form later this year, domestic market bound models will only become available towards the end of the year.

Updated Opel Corsa and Jeep Wrangler, turbo Citroen C3 and electric Fiat 500e introduced in 2024.

Sustainable Energy Africa is helping municipalities across the country build their capacity to register rooftop solar PV.

Corporate climate lobbying is recognised globally as a threat to effective climate change policy, the private and public sectors in SA do not perceive closed-door engagements to be problematic, write Caroline James and Emma Schuster.

While battery electric vehicles have dominated the transition conversation in transport, it’s looking increasingly likely that other technologies will also have a role to play.

South Africa is among 175 countries negotiating on a global treaty to end plastic pollution.