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Nedbank has partnered with Crypto.com to develop regulated blockchain-based payment and settlement solutions aimed at enabling faster, lower-cost cross-border transactions and digital-dollar access across Africa.

The annual music festival will take place in Sunderland’s Herrington Country Park from 22 to 24 May.

Battery can be charged from 20% to 97% in less than 12 minutes in temperatures as low as -20ºC

Look Mum No Computer unveils his “completely wacky” song, and says he’s surprised it was selected.

The cause of the fire is unknown and the South African Police Service is investigating. 

No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is unknown.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

The employees were in two cars carrying $80m (£60m) worth of cash between Austria and Ukraine.

The body of Piper James was found in January surrounded by dingoes on the island of K’Gari.

Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.

The group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church.

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is postponed just 12 days before the finals were due to kick off in Morocco.

Ethiopia unveils its first unmanned, ‘smart’ police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.

The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify.

City Lodge Hotel Newtown in Johannesburg is scheduled to close at the end of March 2026, and the lease, which terminates at the end of May 2026, will not be renewed.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning about severe thunderstorms expected to hit large parts of South Africa.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a “stop gap measure”.

South African motorists are in for major price pain in April, with the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) pointing to steep increases in petrol and diesel prices.

The Commission is hearing an application from Sulliman Carrim for his evidence to be held in camera

The Congress of the People co-founder was lauded for his principled positions ‘even in the face of criticism and humiliation’ and for being outspoken against corruption

Ramaphosa is expected to speak at the event at the request of the Jackson family.

ANC MP, Xola Nqola and EFF leader Julius Malema were among those who did not accept his apology.

Loved by their fans but loathed by rivals, free‑spending Wrexham are doing to the EFL what Chelsea did to European football in 2003.

Betway Premiership high-flyers Orlando Pirates are set to spend this weekend at the Rand Stadium training pitch after Nedbank Cup elimination.

It is 100 days from Scotland’s World Cup opener, so what questions are facing head coach Steve Clarke as he makes final preparations?

LeBron James surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most field goals in NBA history as the Los Angeles Lakers lose at the Denver Nuggets.

Adam Tickell, of University of Birmingham, says money is loaned to people who ‘are not really capable of graduating’

A leading vice-chancellor has questioned whether students without A-levels should be eligible for government-backed student loans, as part of an effort to solve England’s university funding crisis.

Adam Tickell, vice-chancellor of the University of Birmingham, said universities...

Relief for SA’s small-scale fishers as government increases linefish quotas and extends the lobster season following appeals.

Street lights that offer free WiFi? Find out more about the high-tech “Smart Poles” in Joburg that are boosting connectivity and safety…

Reality TV personality Tirelo Kale had a remarkable week, from celebrating her birthday to securing a lucrative deal.

Consumers who purchased the affected products have been urged to return them to retailers for a refund or replacement.

SA faces massive hike in petrol, diesel and jet fuel prices

South Africans can expect an eventful year as political parties compete for their attention ahead of the elections.

“I leave my post with loyalty, gratitude, and the certainty that I have served my country,” Regragui declared.

Tudor has already faced calls for his sacking after losing his first three matches since replacing the axed Thomas Frank.

Cheap semaglutide, the drug in Ozempic and Wegovy, could help millions with diabetes and obesity in 160 countries

Weight-loss jabs such as Wegovy and Ozempic could be made for just $3 a month, according to new analysis, potentially making the treatment available to millions in poorer countries as patents expire.

More than a billion people live with obesity worldwide, with rates rising fast in...

Today, Vodacom launched the 2026 cohort of the UN Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator at Vodacom World in Johannesburg, welcoming 98 young professionals from across Africa to develop commercially viable business solutions aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a three-time Top Employer and consistent top-ranked participant in the prestigious global...

SA Innovation Week 2026 partners Creator Hub to spotlight creators as innovators driving digital entrepreneurship and economic participation.

Mobility platforms have transformed into multidimensional digital platforms that link vehicle owners, fleet operators, financial services, insurers, and end users. In the B2B context, these systems support high-value cross-border transactions, merge with enterprise resource planning systems, and exchange identity checks at scale. These networks have become dependent on digital identity....

A recall has been issued for over 25,000 VW Polo Vivo units in South Africa over defective handbrakes.

South Africa’s finance minister warned that petrol prices could take a further knock if the war in Iran continues.

South Africans looking to ditch hatchbacks for bakkies have many options in the same price range.

Health Connections is to renovate six floors of its new base as spaces for people to come together.

New tests are being developed to spot early signs of breast cancer and endometriosis in urine.

The chair of the independent commission on social care recommends introducing a full-time dementia tsar, and new fast-track passport system for people diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).