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German vehicle supplier ZF could spin off wind power division, CEO says
ZF is cutting thousands of jobs as it struggles with a slowdown in production
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ZF is cutting thousands of jobs as it struggles with a slowdown in production

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The South African Reserve Bank has divided opinion over whether it will cut interest rates again on Thursday or stay on hold to reinforce its commitment to its 3% inflation target.

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South Africa previously benefited from leaders who gave ministers political cover to make tough decisions that were in the country’s best interest. This appears to no longer be the case.

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South Africa
The deployment will ensure long term safety of residents who fled their homes fearing illegal miners

South Africa
Parents are still queuing at WC education offices to secure school placement for their children.

South Africa
A mob allegedly attacked a man suspected of housebreaking at Jerome village in Limpopo.

South Africa
Cat Matlala is facing 11 counts of attempted murder along with a string of other charges.
World
The Trump administration said that two immigration agents involved in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Minneapolis had been placed on leave, as the president slammed the city’s mayor despite a promise to de-escalate the situation.

World
As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.

World
President Trump’s tariffs and rhetoric have spurred some longtime U.S. allies to diversify their trade ties away from the U.S. Some are going cap-in-hand to Asian superpowers China and India.

World
The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.

Africa
Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given “a life of luxury” in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.

Africa
Ghana’s foreign minister says the influencer is a “worthy ambassador”, but some Ghanaians criticised the move.

Africa
Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

Africa
On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.

Business
Tens of thousands of South African directors, executives, and trustees – from leading pension funds and organisations to ambitious smaller enterprises – now depend on AgendaWorx.

Business
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has advised Homeowners with rooftop solar not to make rushed decisions out of fear.

Business
Multi-billionaire Elon Musk also announced plans to end production of its Model S and Model X vehicles.

Business
His comments seemed to hint at further layoffs at the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

Politics
The party is also demanding a comprehensive and updated report on the most recent cases.

Politics
This has been revealed at the Madlanga Commission where Senona continues with testimony.

Politics
In 2012, Cabinet adopted the NDP as the country’s economic blueprint.

Politics
Senona says that he doesn’t know why the documents were sent to him.

Sport
Merthyr Town are hoping to secure back-to-back promotions just like Wrexham did as they bid to finish inside the top seven of the National League North.

Sport
Antonio Conte lifted the Champions League as a player in 1995-96 but has experienced nothing but despair as a manager in the competition.

Sport
Champions League pundits Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onuoha and Julien Lauren discuss Tottenham’s “clinical ability” to score goals away from home and Thomas Frank’s “great achievement” to handle the pressure.

Sport
Champions League pundits Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onuoha and Julien Laurens analyse Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin’s 98th-minute goal which sent his side into the play-offs.
Education
Education
[AIM] Maputo — The Mozambican government on Tuesday announced that the start of the 2026 school year will be delayed by a month because of the catastrophic flooding that has gripped much of the southern provinces.
Education
[Health-e] As Durban temperatures reached 30 degrees this week, one school resorted to holding classes outside.
Education
[Daily Trust] The Chairman of the Cross River State Sports Commission, Lawrence Itanya, has announced plans to revive school sports across the state, describing it as the foundation of sustainable sports development.

Lifestyle
The SPCA has led authorities to arrest a North West man who filmed himself torturing a rat with boiling water in a video posted online…

Lifestyle
An Afrikaner male was arrested by US ICE agents for being an ‘illegal alien’ and having a string of criminal convictions…

Lifestyle
South African shoppers can now find products on Amazon purely through visuals, thanks to an image-based shopping tool built into the app.

Lifestyle
A spike in properties for sale in Orania – South Africa’s whites-only town – has sparked speculation on social media…

Entertainment
The Griekwastad murderer – as he’s known – was convicted of killing three family members in 2012.

Entertainment
It was one of the largest takedowns of its kind in the world.

Entertainment
About 600 families of Sporong claim that heavily armed illegal miners (zama zamas) forced them to flee their homes.

Entertainment
Transparency failures risk turning aviation transformation into another costly state scandal.

Science/Tech
The Department of Home Affairs issued a record four million smart ID cards in 2025.

Science/Tech
Samsung Electronics has forecast a worsening chip shortage this year driven by the AI boom.

Science/Tech
Balwin Properties has already spent hundreds of millions of rand on bulk infrastructure upgrades and expansions that it argues should be paid by the government.

Science/Tech
The Earth-size planet HD 137010 b has a ‘50% chance of residing in the habitable zone’ of its sun-like star, scientists say
Astronomers have discovered a potentially habitable new planet about 146 light-years away which is Earth-sized and has conditions similar to Mars.
The candidate planet, named HD 137010 b, orbits a sun-like star and is estimated to be 6% larger than Earth.
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Motoring
While many different cars are assembled in South Africa, most of them are priced well beyond the average salary.

Motoring
The Department of Roads and Transport is making it easier to renew licences in Gauteng.

Motoring
The Toyota Corolla Cross has received a poor rating after being tested for crash safety by Global NCAP.
Motoring

Health
Elaine Gracey was in a lot of pain but says she was expected to just put up with her menopausal symptoms.
Health
A Black female doctor when that was rare, she developed a diagnostic test for the disease that is still a standard tool, as well as treatment guidelines.
Health
The case is the latest action taken by a state with an abortion ban against providers in states that support abortion rights.

Health
It could transform our understanding of why diseases develop and the medicines needed to treat them, says researchers.