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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that South Africa is on temporary leave from the G20, but insists that this is not because the country is capitulating to pressure from the US.

SARS’ latest Tax Statistics show that South Africa has a highly concentrated personal income tax base, which is supporting supporting a surging number of grant recipients.

Chery, China’s top car exporter, agreed to buy Nissan’s vehicle-manufacturing plant in South Africa soon after it grew to become the second-biggest vehicle retailer locally.

The department says no South African learner has been denied space due to space in a school.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial returns to the High Court in Pretoria.

Parents have expressed frustration and anger over the closure of Lenasia Model Primary School

TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC’s Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean.

Venezuela’s legislature advanced a bill on Thursday to loosen state control over the country’s vast oil sector, the first major overhaul since parts of the industry were nationalized in 2007.

Some 160 people are believed to be missing after attackers raided three churches in a Nigerian village on Sunday.

The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

South African motorists are set for further relief, with petrol and diesel prices set to decline in February.

Located in the popular Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ), 30km north of Durban, this property can easily be converted into a state-of-the-art factory.

Heathrow says it has become the biggest airport to scrap the 100ml limit on liquid containers.

EFF leader Julius Malema is appearing before the East London Magistrate’s Court.

Malema’s pre-sentencing proceedings starts following his conviction of discharging a firearm.

Mkhwanazi agreed the payments were inappropriate and says he regrets receiving the money.

Malema was conviction for discharging a firearm during the EFF’s fifth anniversary celebrations.

Yulia Putintseva turns to a song about rabbits to drown out the “disrespectful” crowd during her Australian Open third-round match.

Kaizer Chiefs will resume their CAF Confederation Cup group stage campaign with a trip to Zambia to face Zesco United on Sunday.

Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics – all in one place.

Pirates have an advantage over Chiefs and Sundowns but it only takes a few bad games to hand the Brazilians the league.

Millions of graduates are trapped by ballooning debts, as their repayments are dwarfed by the interest added

Helen Lambert borrowed £57,000 to go to university and began repaying her student loan in 2021 after starting work as an NHS nurse.

Since then she has repaid more than £5,000, typically having about £145 a month taken from her pay packet. But everything she hands over is dwarfed by the...

Iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino passed away at age 93 in Rome on 19 January 2026.

Their first time around was a very public coupledom, much like Lori Harvey’s previous relationship with Michael B. Jordan.

Julius Malema will soon find out whether he will be going to jail after being found guilty of contravening gun laws.

The suspect was wanted for possession of illegal firearms.

The overall winner of the 2026 World Sports Photography Awards has been revealed.

Ouaddou has welcomed the new signings.

Avoiding greenwashing and green hushing is no longer a footnote; it is a competitive advantage that unlocks client trust and opportunity.

Telecoms industry lobbyists claim Europe’s latest regulatory moves show the “Fair Share” debate is far from settled.

Nissan says it will continue to offer vehicles and services in South Africa following the sale.

Chery has agreed to acquire Nissan’s Pretoria plant, opening the door for Chinese vehicle manufacturing in South Africa.

Nissan has announced that Chery will purchase its bakkie factory in South Africa.

The Honda FIT is the ultimate urban hatchback for South Africans looking to upgrade their travel experience.

The National Consumer Commission has issued a safety recall for a Chinese car sold in South Africa.