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Five men were trapped underground at Ekapa Mine after a mud rush, in February
Swiss voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to use physical cash. “The vote means Switzerland will join the likes of Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia, which have already written the right to cold, hard cash in their constitutions,” reports Politico. From the report: Official results revealed that 73.4 percent of voters backed the legal amendment, which...
South Africa’s central bank said it’s monitoring the market and would take action in the event of major dysfunction, after the sharpest bond selloff since the Covid pandemic shook the country’s debt.
This is the most expensive major city in South Africa to buy food in as of February 2026.
BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explain why figure skating is missing from the Winter Paralympics and when it might be added.
Lekota passed away last week and will be laid to rest this Saturday in Bloemfontein.
Mercedes-Benz Group is considering sharing its manufacturing plant in South Africa with Great Wall Motor, a move that could boost the facility’s viability as US trade tariffs take effect, people familiar with the matter said.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri is fined for saying the referee was not “neutral” in last month’s Premier League draw at Tottenham.
An ordinary Rolex or Patek Philippe watch can cost you over R100k.
Training will cover everything from traditional skills through to drone control and cyberwarfare techniques and countermeasures.
The select XI also includes, among others, four Indian players and one Zimbabwean.
Josh Payne, the chief executive of Nscale, raised $2 billion from investors. Sheryl Sandberg, the former Facebook executive, is joining his board.
R120m barrier along highway from airport to city risks echoing spatial logic of the past, claims Bosa
It comes after defence sources said the crew had been told they must be ready to leave in five days.
Sri Lanka name former South Africa batter Gary Kirsten as their new head coach.
Investigators are expanding the probe into the nightclub blaze as families seek accountability for the devastating loss of young lives.
Africa’s growth depends on stable, inclusive supply chains that can withstand shocks, and supplier finance that can support that goal.