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Health alert over rising suspected paediatric illness cases in EC
The situation is classified as a suspected localised outbreak, pending laboratory confirmation.

Joburg CBD without power after Bree Street substation fire
Large parts of Joburg CBD is without power due to a fire broke out at Bree Street Substation

From stocks to crypto, markets reel as AI doubts grow
Global markets retreated on Friday as Wall Street’s selloff spread worldwide, with AI spending fears driving volatility.

Department, BMIT to update Parliament on SABC funding model progress
Communications Committee to receive update on SABC’s viable funding model

How to reach South Africans with spending power
Sponsored articles are a great addition to your marketing strategy as they come across as more organic than other forms of advertising.

Bitcoin edges up after $36 000 nosedive
The crypto-currency recovers 5.54% after losing 35% in 90 days amid Fed uncertainty, AI-driven tech selloff and investor flight.
Iran, US start crucial talks in Oman as confrontation looms
Iran and the United States started high-stakes negotiations on Friday to try to overcome sharp differences over Tehran’s nuclear programme, with Oman shuttling between the sides, but a dispute over widening the agenda risks derailing diplomacy and triggering another Middle East conflict.

Siya Kolisi: Why I’m moving back to the Stormers
Siya Kolisi has shared his reasoning behind the decision to leave the Sharks for a return to the Stormers later this year.

It’s Fryday in KZN, as residents collapse during heatwave [VIDEO]
Multiple patients, both young and elderly have collapsed as a result of the terrible humidity.

Why South Africa’s top companies advertise on BusinessTech
BusinessTech is the preferred choice for South Africa’s top companies because it boasts an influential audience of decision-makers.

Capitec moves to keep banking fees the same: Here’s what other banks are charging
Capitec Bank is widely considered one of the cheapest banks in South Africa.

New VW Caravelle gets the green light for South Africa
VW has confirmed that it will launch the new Caravelle in South Africa this year.

South Africa’s top business leaders have one thing in common
There’s a reason South Africa’s most senior business leaders keep showing up on What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou.
CAPE CLASSICS REVISITED: Plate Envy and saudade at the Tavern of the Seas
Drawing a line between the Terreiro do Paço in Lisbon and a beloved restaurant in central Cape Town, I find myself at a confluence of history, rugby and Other Person’s Plate Envy.

Buying a Mattress in 2026? We Tested 100+ and These Were the Standouts
WIRED has tested 100-plus bed-in-a-box mattresses for a week each. Our top pick, the Helix Midnight Luxe hybrid, is the best bed you can buy online.
2025 Tax Returns: Here’s What to Know About Filing This Year
Many Americans will see bigger refunds and new deductions, while others may be revisiting the dreaded alternative minimum tax. Don’t panic just yet.

Bad and getting worse: for students like me, the loan system is the disaster that never ends | Rohan Sathyamoorthy
The current situation in England and Wales is akin to generational warfare – Martin Lewis is right when he takes ministers to task
As someone who receives close to the maximum student loan from the government each year, I try my best not to think too hard about the crushing financial burden I am going to carry into my postgrad years. After all, for those of us who need a degree to enter their...