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South Africa’s highest-denomination banknote is the R200 note, which has not changed since 1992.

Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.

BYD’s vehicle sales fell by 30.1% in January from a year earlier, the fifth straight month of decline, as the Chinese electric vehicle maker navigates external uncertainties and tough competition at home.

Ford has bolstered its local Transit van line-up with the introduction of a new Extra Long Wheelbase (ELWB) derivative.

The three children aged between seven and fifteen years were hacked to death

The 25-year-old Mozambican national faces charges of murder, contravention of the Immigration Act.

Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step as the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead, according to Egyptian and Israeli security officials.

People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.

Ifunanya Nwangene, a former contestant in The Voice Nigeria, died after not getting the antivenom she needed.

The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.

England level their three-game series with South Africa at 1-1 with a 61-49 win in front of a sellout crowd in Johannesburg.

The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

A York Students’ Union survey claims some have to choose between eating or doing their laundry.

Growthpoint Properties has announced the start of a R270 million redevelopment project at Paarl Mall, in the Western Cape’s wealthy winelands region.

Huge areas of Tshwane, and parts of Midrand, have been hit with a widespread water outage following a major power outage over the weekend.

The commission is probing claims of political Interference, corruption in the justice system.

The Madlanga Commission has delivered its first interim report to President Ramaphosa.

Julius Malema assured party officials that his leadership of the EFF is not under threat.  

The IEC has been registering voters in ward 22, in the Abaqulusi Municipality

Here is a reminder of all the Proteas’ fixtures in the T20 World Cup as South Africa go in search of a historic title.

With confidence restored after recent success, Dewald Brevis could hold the key to the Proteas’ T20 World Cup ambitions.

Seventeen Scottish athletes, across four different sports, will be part of Team GB’s 53-strong delegation for this month’s Winter Olympics in Italy.

Ireland begin the 2026 Six Nations away to France in Paris in the championship’s first Thursday fixture since 1948.

Government has ‘learned lesson’ of botched welfare overhauls but MPs say they will not back cost-saving measures

Ministers have “learned the lesson” of botched welfare changes and are on a sustained lobbying blitz of Labour MPs over an overhaul of special educational needs, Labour MPs told the Guardian, as they said they would not back measures aimed at saving money.

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A zero-tolerance drunk driving law in South Africa, many point out, will have a potentially devastating impact on the hospitality industry …

‘What are you going to do about it?’ , Trevor Noah asked Nicki Minaj and President Donald Trump over his scathing Grammys monologue…

Johannesburg-born singer Tyla has made history as she bagged her second Grammy Award on Sunday 1 February in Los Angeles.

South Africa dominated the series decider to earn a 2-1 victory in the Spar Challenge.

‘I hope it continues and he can be part of the Bafana Bafana squad at the World Cup,’ said Ben Youssef.

This marks Tyla’s second Grammy win in the same category.

Eskom has threatened people who use illegal electricity tokens purchased from ghost vendors with criminal charges.

Sixty60 continued its expansion in the six months to 28 December 2025, with sales via the platform rising 34.6%.

Insurers don’t lack data; they lack integrated decision-making needed to manage risk, cost and growth confidently.

Growthpoint Properties has commenced a major R270 million redevelopment of Paarl Mall in the Western Cape, set to expand its gross lettable area to 44,474m². “Paarl Mall’s extensive upgrade and extension project is the result of a deliberate strategy to optimise its retail mix and elevate the shopper experience,” says Gavin Jones, Growthpoint Properties Head […]

The South African government has announced its plans to boost local vehicle manufacturing.

Several brands contributed to the incredible sales year experienced by the local motor industry in 2025.

Sales momentum has seen Jetour break into the top 10 best-selling vehicle brands in South Africa.

After having to halt their first attempt due to an injury, the couple are ready to set off again.