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British American Tobacco’s South Africa subsidiary said it will end local production of cigarettes after illicit trade shrank volumes and made operating unviable.

Gauteng, the Western Cape, Mpumalanga and Northern Cape noted increases in deaths

The mining sector could be one of the biggest drivers of economic growth and employment in South Africa, but the country is wasting this golden opportunity.

Opposition is mounting against the South African government for its alleged failure to be consistent in its activism for human rights on the global stage.

As insurers have entered the AI age, they’ve regarded the technology as something like a hot new phone app: They know they want it, but they are still figuring out the best way to use it. For 2026, SAS’ industry experts foresee a breakthrough year in which AI will become central to how insurers operate – […]

We are standing at the edge of a new cybersecurity frontier, shaped by quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the ever-expanding Internet of Things (IoT). It’s exciting, no doubt, but also a little daunting. Traditional perimeter-based defences are no longer sufficient, so to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats, organisations must embrace a new paradigm […]

Troops from several European countries, including France, Germany, Norway and Sweden, are arriving in Greenland after talks between Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. on Wednesday highlighted disagreement.

Ugandans are voting in a tense presidential election as 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his four-decade rule amid an internet shutdown and heavy military deployment.

Presidents James Monroe and Theodore Roosevelt helped shape a policy that rationalizes U.S. intervention in Latin America and elsewhere. But Trump has brought that idea to a whole new level.

After meeting with President Trump’s top aides, Danish officials say they will form a working group to talk through U.S. security concerns about control of Greenland.

The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

Burkina Faso sack coach Brama Traore after their last-16 exit at Afcon 2025, while 10 high-ranking members of Mali’s football federation resign.

This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.

British American Tobacco is closing its only manufacturing facility in South Africa, with over 200 employees at risk of retrenchment.

Johann Rupert-controlled Richemont has seen a double-digit rise in sales in the final months of 2025.

Phahlane is testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Phahlane was speaking at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee hearings in Cape Town.

Mbalula says that the ANC in the province is working hard to address the future of the GPU.

England spin bowler Shoaib Bashir leaves Somerset to join Derbyshire in Division Two of the County Championship.

A rising Kaizer Chiefs star has been sent out on loan where he’ll link up with a player from rivals Orlando Pirates.

The Stormers are continuing to lead the way for the South African domestic teams, while also making important player signings.

Dan Malesela says Flavio Da Silva is not the perfect player to lead Kaizer Chiefs upfront. He feels a new top striker is needed.

Here are 10 sure signs that you’ll know I have won Friday, 16 January’s eye-watering R165 million PowerBall jackpot.

Heading to South Africa? You can now use an AI-powered travel planner to help you plan your trip accordingly. Let’s meet Siyanda…

TV presenter Nicole Hellinger-Bosman’s Franschhoek family guest farm tragically burned down in the wildfires last week…

Try the recipe of the day: easy-to-make phuthu with mixed vegetables, ready in under 30 minutes and full of flavour.

The closure of BAT threatens approximately 230 jobs in Lesedi Municipality.

5% drop in road deaths marks lowest crash rate in five years, but alcohol-related incidents surge by 144%

The protests, which began over soaring inflation, are now calling for an end to the clerical rule of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Solar parks and grid-scale batteries are set to deliver significant new capacity to South Africa’s grid in 2026.

Eskom’s sales are expected to continue to decline as residents and businesses take control of their own power supply.

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Mahindra cemented itself as one of South Africa’s fastest-growing car brands with a record-breaking year in 2025.

The Department of Transport has received backlash over a proposal to hike driver’s licence renewal fees to generate additional revenue.

Mercedes-Benz is falling behind BMW in the electric car race.

South African motorists looking for affordable SUVs have a variety of options.

Nurses union says long waits and corridor care having a devastating impact on paitents.

West Yorkshire Trading Standards says it receives a “high number of allergen complaints”.