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Standard Bank’s African operations have grown from a small trading house in Eswatini in 1988 into the largest bank by assets on the continent. CEO Sim Tshabalala explained to Daily Investor how that was done.

Ollie Watkins speaks to Kelly Somers about Aston Villa, England and his World Cup dream.

Presidential terms are to be extended to seven years, with Mnangagwa’s current tenure lengthened by two, while parliament and local government terms are similarly prolonged

President Cyril Ramaphosa commended Eskom for its consistent improvement in electricity production

The Mangaung Metro has appointed a team to investigate allegations against a school principal

The police station has been standing unused for over 20 years and is now a crime hotspot.

The congressman is a leading Democratic candidate who is now facing calls to drop out of the race.

A controversial law to remove protections for the country’s glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

A misfired joke nearly derailed Samay Raina’s comedy career. Now he’s back, reclaiming his voice.

As Péter Magyar’s opposition movement leads in the polls, tens of thousands of anti-Orbán supporters fill Heroes’ Square in Budapest.

The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

The state department has also asked US citizens to “reconsider” travel plans to the West African country.

A High Court ruling has sent a warning to bodies corporate and residential estates across South Africa about levy collection practices.

A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.

Tanker firms are being advised not to pay Iran any levies in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

More than 2000 delegates are expected to attend the DA’s federal congress, this weekend

The matter relates to an incident which happened in the run-up to the 2024 national polls.

Nxesi says engagement within the alliance should remain disciplined despite differing views.

Ramaphosa says he will make a determination once he has received a full report on the two matters.

Aston Villa and England striker Ollie Watkins opens up on his struggles to recapture his form from previous seasons.

The Two Oceans Marathon, which takes place in Cape Town this weekend, will be offering up a lucrative R2.6 million prize purse.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy says he plans to keep “my foot on the gas” after building a record six-shot halfway lead with a devastating second-round 65 at the Masters.

Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton feature in best shots of day two at the Masters in Augusta.

The inquest of Anele Tembe – the fiancée of the late rapper AKA – will finally be heard, five years after her mysterious death…

‘Real Housewives of Durban’ star Jojo Robinson underwent extensive surgery to remove multiple skin cancer growths…

‘Real Housewives’ couple Mel and Peet Viljoen appeared in court remotely – from separate ICE detention centres – on charges of theft.

Seasoned broadcaster Linda Sibiya reflects on the remarkable support he received from his colleagues during a radio hiatus.

“When I was standing on the 12th tee, I didn’t imagine I would be six ahead going into the weekend.”

ANC spokesperson said “public appeals” from the youth league will not influence the party’s decisions

The appointment of Matshela Seshibe as acting CEO of SAA has been questioned after his controversial tenure at Daybreak Farms

Latest version of Mzansi’s undisputed king of hot hatches goes faster than ever before.

Four astronauts landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Friday, concluding a historic 10-day mission around the moon

Artemis II splashdown – live updates

Full report: Artemis II crew splashes down in Pacific Ocean, ending record-breaking moon flyby

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After traveling a greater distance from Earth than any humans before them, the astronauts of Artemis II have safely returned home.

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

The South African National Space Agency has been a key component of NASA’s Artemis II mission to the moon.

These were the top 20 best-selling cars in South Africa in March 2026.

Citroën’s all-new C3 panel van is its cheapest offering in South Africa.

People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.

Phoebe was told she’d be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.