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South Africa’s upcoming budget must deliver on debt targets to preserve confidence in public finances and adopting a fiscal anchor would provide key assistance, the IMF said.

Employment trends across South Africa’s provinces reveal sharp contrasts.

Standard Bank believes the rand is trading near its fair value to the US dollar, supported by elevated commodity prices, and is unlikely to strengthen much further on a sustainable basis.

B4 and B6 armouring packages now available for some of SA’s strongest sellers.

Limpopo Traffic authorities to confirm number of people killed when bus overturned on N1 north

Families of four South African men who were rescued from Ukraine express gratitude to Ramaphosa

Mkhwebane says her office’s 2022 report lists irregularities and calls for further action.

The men arrived at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport on Wednesday.

José María Balcázar has become Peru’s new interim president, replacing another interim leader who was removed over corruption allegations just four months into his term.

President Donald Trump will gather Thursday with representatives from more than two dozen countries that have joined his Board of Peace, for a meeting that will focus on the reconstruction of Gaza.

He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.

The media regulator cites the spread of false information and cyber-bullying as among the reasons.

“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

Mark Shuttleworth is paying inhabitants of Principe quarterly dividends to preserve the island’s biodiversity.

Gold Fields is returning R27 billion to shareholders—including a R4 billion special dividend—as gold reaches record high prices.

Motus Retail is expanding its brand lineup to boost revenue, as the country’s motor industry is reshaped by rising competition from Asia.

President has accorded Hosi Phylia N’wamitwa II a category two official provincial funeral

Gigaba’s lawyer Nicholas Kourie says today’s appearance forms part of the pre-trial hearings. 

Molefe and Matlala allegedly gave Sibiya money in exchange for protection.

ANC MP Fasiha Hassan calls on President to pay attention to the seriousness of youth unemployment

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso praised his players’ mentality and composure after their crucial 2-1 win over Orlando Pirates.

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes his side created enough chances to win in the 2-1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium.

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Lara Markthaler put the finishing touches to a memorable first Winter Olympics in the women’s slalom at the Milano Cortina Games.

Demand is rising at unsustainable rate and could cost £3.4bn by 2030-31, local authorities warn

Families who have children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) should be means tested for school transport, according to councils in England, who say demand is rising “at an unsustainable rate”.

Local authorities are urging the government to be “radical” in its Send reforms,...

A R21-billion facelift to Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) follows a bumper year of tourism in 2025 the topped 11 million visitors …

The journey to refurbishing Pretoria’s Erasmus Castle, popularly known as ‘Die Spookhuis’, has proven to be a rocky one. Here’s why…

An Afrikaner family – the Breetzkes – have been denied asylum by Irish authorities, and have been issued deportation orders.

Eastern Cape Education department spokesperson Mali Mtima confirmed that officials responded after learning about the allegations.

Exciting rising star Haashim Pead will hope to make a big impact against the Sharks on Saturday, after his match winning heroics against them last month.

While the compact Crosstrek is the brand’s global best seller, the larger Forester is South Africa’s favourite pick by far.

  OMODA & JAECOO South Africa has reached 20,857 total sales since launching locally in 2023. January 2026 delivered 1,418 sales, marking the strongest month on record for the brand. Plug-in hybrid momentum is accelerating, with 590 SHS units sold to date, including strong performance from the J7 SHS and C9 SHS. OMODA & JAECOO […]

Bateleur and IMTF will address key trends in financial crime and global best practice in compliance at the forum in Johannesburg next month.

At the ITWeb Security Summit 2026, KnowBe4 will showcase Prevent, a smart DLP solution powered by behavioural AI.

Plans are underway to rescue a South African supplier crucial to the automotive and mining industries.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy facing pressure to announce the 8-year licence extension.

Three legacy car brands have scaled back their local dealer networks, while new companies are rapidly expanding their presence in South Africa.

Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.

The decision, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.