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Discovery is on track to double the size of its business by 2029, driven by strong momentum across its divisions, with CEO Adrian Gore revealing the model behind this strong growth.

Nedbank has partnered with Crypto.com to develop regulated blockchain-based payment and settlement solutions aimed at enabling faster, lower-cost cross-border transactions and digital-dollar access across Africa.

The cause of the fire is unknown and the South African Police Service is investigating. 

No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is unknown.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

The employees were in two cars carrying $80m (£60m) worth of cash between Austria and Ukraine.

The body of Piper James was found in January surrounded by dingoes on the island of K’Gari.

Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.

The group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church.

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is postponed just 12 days before the finals were due to kick off in Morocco.

Ethiopia unveils its first unmanned, ‘smart’ police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.

The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify.

City Lodge Hotel Newtown in Johannesburg is scheduled to close at the end of March 2026, and the lease, which terminates at the end of May 2026, will not be renewed.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning about severe thunderstorms expected to hit large parts of South Africa.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a “stop gap measure”.

South African motorists are in for major price pain in April, with the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) pointing to steep increases in petrol and diesel prices.

The Commission is hearing an application from Sulliman Carrim for his evidence to be held in camera

The Congress of the People co-founder was lauded for his principled positions ‘even in the face of criticism and humiliation’ and for being outspoken against corruption

Ramaphosa is expected to speak at the event at the request of the Jackson family.

ANC MP, Xola Nqola and EFF leader Julius Malema were among those who did not accept his apology.

Rassie Erasmus has spoken glowingly of the potential and talent of the 11 uncapped players called up to the first Springbok camp of the year.

Benni McCarthy has opened up about the events leading to his controversial exclusion from Bafana Bafana’s 2010 World Cup squad.

The FA Cup fifth round starts on Friday as Wolves host Liverpool at Molineux Stadium.

The penultimate round of the Six Nations takes place this weekend with France able to secure back-to-back titles against Scotland on Saturday.

Adam Tickell, of University of Birmingham, says money is loaned to people who ‘are not really capable of graduating’

A leading vice-chancellor has questioned whether students without A-levels should be eligible for government-backed student loans, as part of an effort to solve England’s university funding crisis.

Adam Tickell, vice-chancellor of the University of Birmingham, said universities...

In honour of International Women’s Day, Mattel has launched a Barbie doll collection depicting renowned female icons.

Relief for SA’s small-scale fishers as government increases linefish quotas and extends the lobster season following appeals.

Street lights that offer free WiFi? Find out more about the high-tech “Smart Poles” in Joburg that are boosting connectivity and safety…

Reality TV personality Tirelo Kale had a remarkable week, from celebrating her birthday to securing a lucrative deal.

Cape Town will see light rain and cool temperatures on Saturday, but conditions are expected to improve significantly on Sunday.

Van Wyk joined Ried from Stellenbosch FC in 2024.

Commission has advised suspected owners to park on a flat surface so as to avoid the vehicle rolling forwards or backwards.

This entire business case was ill-considered, with subscription growth failing to meet lofty expectations

Cheap semaglutide, the drug in Ozempic and Wegovy, could help millions with diabetes and obesity in 160 countries

Weight-loss jabs such as Wegovy and Ozempic could be made for just $3 a month, according to new analysis, potentially making the treatment available to millions in poorer countries as patents expire.

More than a billion people live with obesity worldwide, with rates rising fast in...

From helium extraction in Qatar to shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, the semiconductor industry depends on fragile links across the Gulf. Escalation could ripple through global chip production.

Today, Vodacom launched the 2026 cohort of the UN Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator at Vodacom World in Johannesburg, welcoming 98 young professionals from across Africa to develop commercially viable business solutions aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a three-time Top Employer and consistent top-ranked participant in the prestigious global...

NTT Data renews its five-year SAP deal with Absa to modernise financial systems.

A recall has been issued for over 25,000 VW Polo Vivo units in South Africa over defective handbrakes.

South Africa’s finance minister warned that petrol prices could take a further knock if the war in Iran continues.

South Africans looking to ditch hatchbacks for bakkies have many options in the same price range.

Health Connections is to renovate six floors of its new base as spaces for people to come together.

New tests are being developed to spot early signs of breast cancer and endometriosis in urine.

The chair of the independent commission on social care recommends introducing a full-time dementia tsar, and new fast-track passport system for people diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).