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Johann Rupert’s Remgro continued its disposal of FirstRand across February and March this year, selling R4.88 billion worth of shares.

South Africa’s Harmony Gold on Wednesday said its half-year profit rose 13% as higher bullion prices offset the impact of lower output and grades, allowing the miner to more than double its dividend.

Andrew Veitch left South Africa after being held up at gunpoint in his car. However, he says he feels there are greater threats in the US, citing mass shootings in public places and violence by immigration officers.

Tlhopie Motsepe has kept a promise to himself of not messing things up as chair of Mamelodi Sundowns.

The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony.

Bellarmine Mugabe and his friend are expected to make their first appearance.

A teenager was amongst those killed in the Mitchells Plain’s shooting.

The US singer lost the case in 2023 and later won on appeal, but now judges have ruled against her.

Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.

With Bellarmine Mugabe due in court we look at what has happened to Zimbabwe’s ex-first family.

Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says.

Johann Rupert’s Remgro has sold close to R5 billion in shares of FirstRand, with the investment holding company deeming the bank “non-core.”

Harmony Gold has declared a record interim dividend payout of over R3.3 billion.

Growthpoint Properties’ latest financials again highlight the strength of the V&A Waterfront, which is undergoing massive upgrades.

The Independent Electoral Commission has announced the voter registration dates for the local government elections taking place this year.

Lieutenant-General Hilda Senthumule has been testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

“I believe that they were executed, and I believe that they used maximum force to shoot to kill.”

Lekota, who once served as ANC national chairperson, later left the ANC to form his own party.

508 political parties have shown an interest in participating in the forthcoming polls.

Kaizer Chiefs have reported their squad’s situation ahead of their next Betway Premiership fixture against Durban City this weekend.

Kaizer Moutang Jr has given Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze a mandate. Will the two Chiefs co-coaches deliver?

The ICC has acknowledged frustration among players who’ve been unable to leave India following the conclusion of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Betway Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly holding talks with French coach Fernando Da Cruz ahead of next season.

For most, the South African National Lottery is a mere twice-weekly jackpot flutter. But there’s so much more to the state institution …

Parents and caregivers: school admissions for Grades R, 1 and 8 in the Western Cape are officially open. Here’s what you need to know…

Fans of the Mselekus know that Abongwe has always been touted as the one family member who bears the closest resemblance to Gog’ Flo.

The Gauteng road department discontinued 66 taxis, impounded five for failing to meet road safety requirements.

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Competition celebrates not only 50 years of the first five-cylinder Audi, but also the configuration’s pending end when current A3/RS3 production ends next year.

The government welcomed the dismissal of the officials. It said this is a demonstration to rooting out corruption at South Africa’s borders.

Canal+ is investing €100-million to fix MultiChoice – but a continued subscriber exodus shows righting the ship won’t be easy.

Aligning data compliance with business strategy can transform security from a burden into a competitive advantage.

Successful modernisation depends less on the act of upgrading itself and more on the preparation that precedes it, says Ascent Technology.

BMW has achieved an important production milestone at its X3 factory in South Africa.

Chinese carmaker BYD is examining options to enter competitive motorsport, including Formula One.

SUVs remain a popular choice for South African car buyers.

Toyota is South Africa’s favourite car brand, but its product lineup has shifted upmarket over the last few years, with 75% of its cars now costing over half a million rand.

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Ben Cole Edwards, 30, built a career as a trauma coach after posting about being estranged from his mum.