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Zothwane feels fatigue is starting to creep in now for his side.

Chilli Boys have surrendered lead twice to drop points

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has described attacks in the northeast’s most heavily defended city as “the final desperate” acts of militants trying to spread fear. Many experts, however, say the opposite is true.

With South Africa’s personal and corporate income taxes already near their limits, economist Dawie Roodt warns the government only has space to raise VAT.

Vusimuzi Cat Matlala and others back in court, on charges of conspiracy to commit murder.

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

Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by governing body judges who overturned Senegal’s victory in a chaotic final in January.

EU officials say they have offered money and technical help to Ukraine to fix a key oil pipeline to Central Europe. They hope that will persuade Hungary to drop its veto on major aid to Ukraine.

With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, policy expert Karim Sadjadpour says the war in Iran is becoming increasingly complicated: “I don’t think President Trump … understood what he was getting into.”

Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.

Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.

These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.

Multiple blasts struck some of the Maiduguri’s busiest locations on Monday evening.

One of South Africa’s major cities risks becoming a ghost town as it continues to lose thousands of jobs due to pressure on the automotive sector.

Founded in 2012, AlphaESS has expanded its business across more than 130 countries and regions, establishing itself as a global leader in energy storage solutions.

The Iran war led to the largest outflow from South Africa’s bond market in six years, while South Africa’s stock benchmark has declined 10% since late February.

Minister Macpherson says government plans to dispose over 1 600 state owned properties to cut costs

TRC Cases Inquiry probing efforts to stall the prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators continues.

Mkhwanazi, who was the first witness to testify before the committee, will also be the last.

Witness G handles informers who are believed to include political middleman Brown Mogotsi.

BBC Sport’s Umir Irfan looks at why Liverpool have struggled to replicate last season’s title-winning form.

Former NHL forward Chase Pearson, who swears by egg yolk hair treatments, aims to help deliver Challenge Cup glory for Nottingham Panthers on Wednesday night.

Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel may have played his “last football game” with surgery required on his shoulder but he is eager to “fight” to regain fitness.

Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel may have played his “last football game” with surgery required on his shoulder but he is eager to “fight” to regain fitness.

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.

This week, from 2022: Austerity, the pandemic and now the cost of living crisis have left many schools in a parlous state. How hard do staff have to work to give kids the chances they deserve?

By Aida Edemariam. Read by Lucy Scott

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The Advertising Regulatory Board has ruled that a viral TikTok advert by Shoprite Checkers for its Checkers Sixty60 service is misleading.

Calls from all sides are growing to reverse 2026 fuel levy increases, as record fuel price hikes loom in April. Here’s the latest …

Demi-Leigh detailed how careful husband Tim Tebow was when bringing their baby girl home for the first time: ‘the slowest I saw Tim drive.’

Adding to his collection: Andile Mpisane – the son of MaMkhize – showed off his rare, Louis Vuitton designer jacket on his 25th birthday…

“Things were blown completely out of proportion,” said Mokwena.

South Africa will miss out on the ID. Cross as focus is placed on the Tengo that will enter local production at the end of the year.

Pikitup’s circular updates on social media posted on Tuesday night show that several depots are still catching up

Zimi and Charge Holdings have signed a deal to support electric freight operations along the N3 highway.

iOCO has made its first acquisition in eight years and wants to become a serial acquirer again.

South African businesses are entering a new era of tax compliance as the SA Revenue Service steadily modernises its tax ecosystem. They will be compelled to work on upgraded eFiling and e@syFile platforms, use e-invoicing and e-reporting as their standard, and align with SARS’ modernisation of the VAT system. These changes are not yet mandatory, […]

Shrewd companies will this year identify and address the blind spots that slow progress, before adding more technology.

The Road Traffic Management Corporation is urging motorists to renew their expired licence cards before the Easter weekend.

The car industry has warned that the “Detroit” of South Africa will soon become a ghost town if urgent steps aren’t taken to save local car factories.

South African motorists have an alternative to paying higher fuel costs next month – but it’s not free.

There are important regulations to be aware of if you plan on buying large amounts of fuel before next month’s price hikes.

Khali Goodwin’s daughter Keeleigh is recovering after being admitted to hospital with meningitis.