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Saving grace for taxpayers in South Africa

Today at 11:42 AM, via Daily Investor

Experts warned South Africans that assuming their tax affairs are in order can be a costly mistake, but fortunately, there is a way they can avoid getting in trouble with SARS.

South Africa

LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

Today at 10:38 AM, via SABC News

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is continuing at the High Court in Pretoria on Monday.

South Africa

Inmates in matric record 94.4% 2025 pass rate

Today at 10:37 AM, via SAnews

Inmates in matric record 94.4% 2025 pass rate

The Department of Correctional Services has recorded a 94.4% pass rate for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams.

This was revealed by Minister Pieter Groenewald, who released the results at the Goodwood Correctional Facility, in the Western Cape, on Monday.

Some 180 learners from 18 correctional services schools sat for the...

South Africa

SANDF deploys rescue team to assist in flood-stricken areas

Today at 10:30 AM, via SAnews

SANDF deploys rescue team to assist in flood-stricken areas

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has announced that it continues to support various flood-stricken communities by conducting rescue operations to evacuate people stranded in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. 

These areas have been severely affected by flooding and rising water levels due to heavy rains...

Business

New tax on the cards for South Africa

Today at 11:16 AM, via BusinessTech

South Africa may get a new tax from online betting amid the rapid rise of the gambling industry in South Africa.

Education

Kenya: Two Arrested Over Fake KCSE 2025 Result Slips Scam

Today at 09:16 AM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] Nairobi — Two suspects linked to the production and circulation of fake Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2025 result slips have been arrested, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed.

Science/Tech

More US States are Putting Bitcoin on Public Balance Sheets

Today at 11:02 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shared this report from CNBC:Led by Texas and New Hampshire, U.S. states across the national map, both red and blue in political stripes, are developing bitcoin strategic reserves and bringing cryptocurrencies onto their books through additional state finance and budgeting measures. Texas recently became the first state to purchase bitcoin after a legislative effort that...