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Minister Tau’s intervention in Tongaat Hulett liquidation woes
Tau’s timely intervention aims to save THL from liquidation and save many jobs and small sugarcane growers’ biggest market
MONDAY, 02 MARCH 2026, 09:59

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Tau’s timely intervention aims to save THL from liquidation and save many jobs and small sugarcane growers’ biggest market

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Bidvest has relaunched the sale of its bank after its deal with Access Bank collapsed, as part of a broader exit from financial services to focus on core operations.

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ActionSA demands repayment, public apology

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International relations department says evacuation options are being explored.

South Africa
US and Israel strikes on Iran killed Ayatollah Ali-Khamenei over the weekend.

South Africa
In the last appearance, Judge Phillip Loubser expressed concern over the delay.

South Africa
The conflict between Iran, Israel and the US has caused disruption to global air transport.

South Africa
Al Jama-ah frames the attacks as a violation of faith and law, calling them a “blot on humanity”
World
Israeli forces launched strikes on Lebanon including the capital Beirut, the military said, after Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader.

World
It’s the latest trade drawing scrutiny on the popular prediction market site for appearing to show an insider making profits on military secrets.

World
The high prices came as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf sent disruptions through the global energy supply chain.

World
Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.

Africa
The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

Africa
He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

Africa
This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

Africa
The disgraced financier was in talks to buy luxury abode Bin Ennakhi – but the purchase was never completed.

Business
Exxaro has deals worth R10.6 billion to acquire manganese assets and mines across South Africa, as it diversifies its resource mix.

Business
As Easter approaches, vehicle fitness must move to the centre of South Africa’s road safety strategy.

Business
The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.
Business

Politics
The commission is probing corruption, political interference in criminal justice system.

Politics
The SACP call comes after a two-day Lekgotla following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East.

Politics
The Commission is probing allegations that top SAPS officials of colluding with criminal syndicates

Politics
The South African Communist Party held a two day lekgotla of its leadership, this past weekend.

Sport
From almost R14 550 for the opening game to over R130 000 for the final, match tickets are far from cheap for FIFA World Cup 2026.

Sport
Former England captain Lewis Moody discusses his motor neurone disease diagnosis with former team-mate Ben Youngs.

Sport
There are finally some important updates on two Springboks who have spent an extended period on the sidelines due to injury.

Sport
Rhian Wilkinson intends to continue rotating her goalkeepers during Wales’ Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign.

Education
Grenade-throwing contests replaced PE and ‘denazification’ speeches became homework. Pavel Talankin’s undercover film about his school’s indoctrination drive won a Bafta and is tipped for an Oscar, but has left him in exile
In order to watch the Oscar-nominated documentary in which many of them have starring roles, pupils at Karabash School No 1 have had to source bootlegged copies, viewing the...
Education
[Leadership] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered a sophisticated, artificial intelligence-driven examination fraud syndicate and is moving to cancel the registrations of more than 100 candidates implicated in the scheme.
Education
[Botswana Daily News] Tlokweng — Botswana feeds nearly 400,000 learners each year through its school feeding programme, supported by over USD100 million about P1.3 billion in national funding.
Education
Parents in China are turning to A.I. chatbots and other tools to help their children gain an edge and ease the fighting over homework.
Lifestyle
Thomas Gould is somewhat of a celebrity in Jamaica after his passionate speech on the housing crisis in Ireland.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Age aint nothing but a number? Here is the age-difference between model Sarah Langa and Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu…

Lifestyle
Miss Universe South Africa, and former Miss SA runner-up Melissa Nayimuli, wed Mandla N in a traditional ceremony in the Eastern Cape…

Entertainment
Red Bull KTM man sixth in title race as the MotoGP show now heads for Brazil.

Entertainment
The Stormers have now lost three URC games on the trot, and face a huge derby against the Bulls at Loftus in two weeks to try and break that streak.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
On Sunday, Maile commended the Gautrain-Gauteng government project as an example of a successful public-private-partnership.

Science/Tech
Companies are cutting tens of thousands of jobs in the name of AI – and the wave may be only just beginning.

Science/Tech
The magical art of Olivier Redon
Look at the Coca-Cola can in the main image.
It is not a can, but an optical illusion – a trick of perspective. Can you work out what is going on?
Continue reading…

Science/Tech
As AI regulation tightens and enterprise scrutiny increases, organisations are shifting from automation hype to responsible augmentation that keeps humans in control.

Science/Tech
FleetDomain’s Fleet Management Information System addresses the challenges and risks associated with fleet management on one integrated platform.

Motoring
Motorists have important rights when dealing with police roadblocks in South Africa’s biggest city.

Motoring
Luxury British automaker Aston Martin may be forced to retrench up to 20% of its workforce.

Motoring
The Western Cape is strengthening its passenger and commercial rail operations.
Motoring

Health
Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.
Health
Veterans and others who have suffered trauma and injuries are flocking to clinics around the world to take ibogaine. My own reason was deeply personal.
Health
A small stable of doctors gave V.I.P. medical services to the sex offender and the women around him. Some doctors bent or broke the ethical rules of their profession.
Health
Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.