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US President Donald Trump has called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10% starting on January 20 but did not provide details on how his plan will come to fruition or how he planned to make companies comply.

Trump’s refugee programme has approved over 1000 South Africans, including Black people, under an ‘Afrikaner’ classification. This begs the question: who gets to decide what an Afrikaner actually is?

South Africans planning to leave the country permanently must deregister as tax residents with SARS through a complex financial emigration process to avoid unexpected taxes and compliance issues.

Most fires are currently under control in Kouga but a trail of damage has been left behind.

Another suspect was shot and killed in a similar situation on Thursday.

Fannie Seribishane is accused of shooting Mumsy Seribishane outside Lebowakgomo Hospital.

The New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.

Islanders want a bigger say in their ties with Denmark, but also on the world stage too.

El Presidente Donald Trump quiere que más compañías petroleras estadounidenses se incorporen a Venezuela. Pero existen razones económicas e históricas que podrían dificultar su acceso.

The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

A project in South Africa is putting radioactive material in rhino horns to make it harder to smuggle them over borders.

South Africans can expect to have access to hundreds more bank branches doing Smart IDs and Passports this year.

“Today it’s uninvestable,” Exxon chief executive Darren Woods says of Venezuela.

The US Treasury Secretary said the US no longer held pesos in its exchange stabilisation fund.

Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.

Ramapha delivered he keynote address at the ANC’s January 8 gala dinner in the North West.

Mantashe linked youth unemployment to a lack of effort in applying for jobs.

Nzimande says he’s not defending his Cabinet job, insisting he no longer wants to hold office.

SACP says it remains committed to engagement with the ANC while still an independent party.

Mofokeng has options.

Keep track of the live scoring as a Springbok-laden Bulls side takes on the Bristol Bears in the Champions Cup.

Watch every penalty as Wrexham knocked out Premier League Nottingham Forest after a 3-3 draw in the third round of the FA Cup.

New Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield watches on from the stands as his side beat MK Dons on penalties to progress to the FA Cup fourth round.

Trinity Hall’s plan to target elite schools sends the message that privilege equals talent, when the reality is that poorer students are already on the back foot

A Cambridge college’s plan to target students from some of the country’s most elite private schools has struck a nerve. As reported by the Guardian, Trinity Hall justified the move by claiming that a focus only on “greater...

With donations far and few between during the festive season, SANBS is urging donors countrywide to help replenish national blood stocks.

South Africa’s fastest-growing banks are leveraging their one huge advantage over the traditional banking industry. And it’s working …

Springbok and Sharks star Eben Etzebeth showed off his mesmerising new car – a blue Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. Take a look…

Elon Musk has ranted about South Africa’s race laws again, warning the US is ‘headed’ to become like his country of birth…

The party’s reaction follows a recent controversial Facebook post.

Rally now takes in its traditional Saturday rest day before returning to action on Sunday.

Pietersen left out 13 Springboks who played in their URC derby against the Lions last weekend.

You can educate banking customers all you want, but there are times that they will not be able to protect themselves

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Ynys Môn (Anglesey): The wolf moon is spectacular enough, but look east and you’ll see a celestial titan the size of a pinprick

As unmissable as new year’s fireworks, the wolf moon held the heavens for the first few nights of January, casting an unearthly radiance over everything, night almost as bright as day. Now, as that moon wanes, prepare to be wowed by a true planetary A-lister:...

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

South Africa is looking at another petrol price cut this February.

Athena, Electro, Dynamite and Giant share their top tips to stay fit and healthy.

In Birmingham hospitals knives are regularly found, with one produced by a patient ready for an MRI.