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Sanlam sounded the alarm about the impact of a protracted war in the Middle East, with Africa’s biggest insurer saying the conflict could have a “massive” impact on its performance.

Michael Owen says he “can’t believe people are questioning” whether Michael Carrick should become the permanent manager of Manchester United.

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Public interest lawyer Richard Spoor won a legal battle on behalf of a former school headmaster who was muscled out of a small petrol station by a large corporation.

There are concerns that Kishene Chetty might incriminate himself at the Ad Hoc Committee, today

The investigating officer is expected to continue on the witness stand.

South African Maritime Safety Authority expects more traffic across South African seas

A record 280 political parties had registered by Thursday’s deadline to participate in Haiti’s first general election in a decade, hopeful for a chance to help ease their country’s multiple crises.

China’s Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration’s trade investigation as a “pretext” for tariffs. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with a five-year plan that may rankle trade partners.

Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on ships in the Gulf.

The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris – which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.

Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.

Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 13 March 2026.

Africa’s largest seller of clothing and mobile phones is looking for a banking chief as it plans to open branches across its store network.

Many recent client conversations have begun with the same question: If the economy is stabilising, why do operating conditions remain so challenging?  

South Africa is heading for an economic shock if surging global oil prices persist, but ordinary South Africans are advised not to panic. 

UDM says parliament must recognise Lekota the same way it did the late Dr Frene Ginwala.

Party internal sources say the DA is not fishing in the same pond with them and that the other parties are contesting its base

Over 500 SANDF members are deployed in Gauteng to help the police fight gang related crimes

Ramaphosa says work is under way to build a capable state that will change things for better

Harry Redknapp got into horse racing as his grandmother’s betting tipster – now he hopes to become a Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning owner with Jukebox Man.

Harry Wilson has given Wales a major boost by confirming his fitness for their World Cup play-offs later this month.

Roundup on Friday.

Former Springbok wing Bryan Habana has pointed out the contrast in two bans handed down for similar disciplinary offences.

Rudeness, social media posts and AI-generated complaints among issues harming staff wellbeing, union survey finds

Teachers are used to outbreaks of rudeness and defiance from their pupils, but are now saying parents are some of the worst offenders and affecting staff mental health, according to a headteachers’ union.

More than 90% of headteachers and other senior leaders said they had been on...

‘Real Housewives’ stars Mel and Peet Viljoen’s arrest has been met with joy and plenty of jokes by fellow reality TV stars…

Award-winning musician Brenda Mtambo taps into a new realm in her music career as deputy chairperson at CAPASSO.

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The DA’s electoral strength faces scrutiny as rivals court its voters and internal leadership battles surface before local elections.

Melany said she was allegedly stealing because she was in ‘survival mode’ and asked that Peet be taken out of it.

How does Trump intend to declare the US-Israel coalition the winner merely by saying ‘it’s over’, when Tehran has not surrendered?

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen will leave his role once a successor is appointed, sending its shares down over 7%.

Altron FinTech index shows South African household recovery is under way but remains fragile.

Avoiding crucial mistakes when driving in mist or foggy weather could save lives.

This compact SUV uses less than R1 of petrol per kilometre.

Mahindra’s Pik Up is rapidly becoming one of South Africa’s favourite bakkies.

“When people say to you, ‘what have you done in your life?’ I can say I’ve saved someone’s life.”

The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.