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South Africa’s shrinking taxpayer base could force SARS to increase enforcement, raise taxes, or consider new measures like a wealth tax, placing greater pressure on remaining taxpayers and businesses.

Discussion is not intended to be punitive, says portfolio committee

KZN authorities deploy over 3 000 officers to improve road safety during the Easter weekend.

Police acted on a tip-off about drugs being transported from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

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

The F-14 was made famous in Top Gun. The U.S. sold the planes to Iran in the 1970s, only for the two countries to become enemies. Iran kept its F-14s flying for decades in the face of U.S. sanctions.

Denmark’s prime minister called early parliamentary elections after gaining a popularity boost from standing up to President Trump over his threat to seize Greenland.

Trump’s claim of “very good” talks with Iran contrasts sharply with Tehran’s denial, as escalating tensions and backchannel diplomacy raise fears of a wider war in the Gulf.

Moses Itauma, one of heavyweight boxing’s brightest prospects, says he found the answers to questions about his identity on a trip to his father’s village in Nigeria.

A court in Cape Town found Iain Wares guilty of indecently assaulting a former student who accused him of sexual abuse in the 1980s.

The videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media.

The reported disappearance of Raphael Tuju has led to claims he may have been abducted.

Confidence levels among South Africa’s wealthy were high at the start of the year, but the conflict in the Middle East is having disastrouis impacts at home.

Confidence levels among South Africa’s wealthy were high at the start of the year, but the conflict in the Middle East is having disastrous impacts at home.

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The Department of Social Development has gazetted the increases to South Africa’s social grant regime, which will come into effect next Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

The inquest is looking into the deaths of the Cradock Four.

The commission is probing allegations of corruption, political interference in the justice system.

ActionSA files complaint against senior DA representatives over alleged additional payments…

Tuesday’s testimony to centre around alleged tender manipulation in the City of Tshwane.

In part one of a new article series, we look at three Springbok stars who have reached incredible heights against the odds.

Kaizer Chiefs’ clash with Orbit College has been moved to Gqeberha, with a new date and kick-off time confirmed.

New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has named his backroom team to take New Zealand through to next year’s Rugby World Cup.

Cricket Ireland’s Graeme West says players have the option of not playing against Afghanistan this summer.

Ama Qamata, Thapelo Mokoena and Bohang Moeko join global cast in ‘Boyz Trip’, now filming in Cape Town.

Namibia is among several African countries that have rejected Starlink – an internet satellite service – owned by Elon Musk.

Electric bakkie could have knock-on effect for South Africa as its favoured ‘donor’ model is due to arrive this year.

Njabulo Zuma was also sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for the attempted murder of his sister-in-law.

WMACA Founding Director Miranda Jordan said the verdict affirms something the organisation has long advocated for.

‘We don’t have that money,’ said the Bafana head coach.

True modular smartphone hardware never went mainstream. That could change as phone makers look beyond magnets.

As soon as April 1, four people will embark on a journey that will take them farther from the Earth than anyone has ever traveled before.

Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you.

GoMetro is set to launch the eKamva electric minibus taxis on several routes at Century City by October.

Hyundai has unveiled the facelifted Exter crossover, which is coming to South Africa this year.

Oil prices have shown signs of recovery despite the ongoing Middle East tensions.

Petrol prices have shown signs of recovery despite the ongoing Middle East tensions.

E-hailers in South Africa will be hit hard by next month’s fuel levy increases.

The UK has failed to keep pace with the rest of the world. Can it regain its status, and how?