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Despite inflation-linked tax bracket adjustments in the 2026 Budget, rising costs mean many South African employees could see little to no increase in take-home pay, or even be worse off.

More than 500 Ford Ranger, Puma and Hino 700 vehicles are affected

Doris Innes was allegedly attacked by her son outside her home, the Metropolitan Police say.

A vehicle believed to have been stolen in Gauteng in 2024 has been recovered in the Eastern Cape.

Eskom says any interference that leads to the damage of critical infrastructure is an offense

The twins were successfully separated in mid-March.

He was speaking during a Good Friday prayer service held at the Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto

Ma Xingrui is a member of the party’s Central Committee and served as party secretary of the Xinjiang region in China’s northwest from 2021-2025.

President Trump announced yesterday that Pam Bondi is out as Attorney General. And, NASA’s Artemis II has left Earth’s orbit and is heading toward the moon.

Iranian officials said one of the longest bridges linking Tehran to the city of Karaj was destroyed overnight, while Iranian missiles and drones hit Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait’s largest oil refinery, setting some units on fire.

Troops and their families have been pushed back to the United States after their bases in the Middle East were threatened by Iranian counterattacks. Community groups are scrambling to react.

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya’s foreign minister says.

The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists “may be liable” for the killings.

According to the Reserve Bank, gambling revenue has spiked massively in South Africa over the past decade, but households aren’t spending as much as the shocking figures imply.

Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.

South Africans have been told to not store fuel at their homes, as it can contains fire, health, and environmental damage.

The EFF now have a role on the Gauteng Provincial Government, with oversight over the province’s finances.

Mashatile says government is looking at increasing its capacity to refine crude oil

The ANCYL says Panyaza Lesufi’s pick of Nkululeko Dunga sidelines youth and ignores party rules

Mashatile is expected to be joined by Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, Health MEC Faith Mazibuko.

This week the court dismissed the application brought by Zuma and Mbeki for Khampepe’s recusal

Tiger Woods told police he was on the phone with “the President” immediately after his car crash in Florida, body camera video has showed.

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have ‘”a very good relationship” with most national teams, despite 11 of his players withdrawing from international duty.

Hull KR take the spoils in the derby against city rivals Hull FC, running in five tries in a 26-6 win at Craven Park.

Phil Mickelson, a six-time major winner, will not compete in next week’s 90th Masters due to a family health issue.

Residents across several Cape Town suburbs should prepare for extensive water disruptions between 7 and 10 April 2026.

Struggling to fall pregnant? New research suggests that everyday diet patterns could affect our chances of conceiving.

The granddaughters of Winnie Mandela explore and define their grandmother’s legacy in a new documentary, ‘The Trials of Winnie Mandela.’

Blake Lively suffered a major blow when Judge Lewis Liman dismissed 10 of her 13 causes of action.

Compelling crossover package is let down by high clutch pedal and sticky gear lever.

Investigations conducted by the SIU revealed that Tark Group benefited unlawfully from contracts worth more than R14 million.

It’s a fantastical tale with a hint of mischief and a bucketful of life lessons as the narrative unfolds.

U2 surprised the world with a Good Friday release, an EP titled Easter Lily.

The four astronauts on Nasa’s lunar mission have spoken about their experience of the journey so far via video. Their Orion capsules is approaching 100,000 miles from Earth as it heads towards the moon, putting them on track to reach the farthest distance humans have ever travelled in space

Artemis II astronauts approach 100,000 miles from Earth on voyage to the moon

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Body that funds Alan Turing Institute says it should offer better strategy and more value for money

The UK’s leading AI research institute has been told to make “significant” changes by its main source of taxpayer funding.

The warning comes after the Guardian revealed the board of the Alan Turing Institute was reminded of its legal duties last month by the charity watchdog after a whistleblower...

Protect your new Samsung phone with the help of these cases and screen protectors.

We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which of Apple’s tablets is best for you.

Incoming bakkie styled to resemble American ‘pick-up trucks’ with power to boot.

March turned out to be an incredible month for bakkie sales despite concerns over the skyrocketing cost of diesel.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy warned that there will be surprise roadblocks on highways and smaller roads this Easter weekend, and that cars will be impounded over certain issues.

“I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that,” the organisation’s founder says.

The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.

Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C