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SARS is intensifying its crackdown on tax evasion and non-compliance, using strengthened powers and partnerships with IDAC to pursue taxpayers for millions and enforce serious criminal consequences.

South Africa has one of the largest national executives, with the 77-person composition significantly larger than many developed countries.

The public protector has launched an investigation into suspended National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) CEO Azola Mayekiso after allegations of governance failures and irregular expenditure at the state housing finance entity.

Bafana Bafana legend Mark Williams defends striker Lyle Foster against criticism ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, highlighting Foster’s physicality and pace as ideal attributes for the team’s attack.

Unknown suspects shot Simon Lubisi (principal) and robbed his family of laptops and cellphones.

The killing is linked to disputes around hijacked buildings and ongoing criminal activity.

Belfast Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga postpones Chitaizvi’s fraud case to 29 December 2025

European Union leaders have agreed to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years. The loan will not rely on frozen Russian assets.

The agreement aims to resolve a yearslong standoff between the popular social media platform and the U.S. government over national security concerns tied to China’s parent company, ByteDance.

There are no official statistics surrounding suicide among Ukrainian soldiers, but they are thought to count in the hundreds.

Two of African football’s biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.

DR Congo’s government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.

The air force personnel have been released but have not yet returned home, Nigeria says.

Manchester Museum curators hope the exhibition of African items will provoke ‘honest conversation’.

South Africa’s foodie capital has been ranked among the top ten cities in the world for food in the Conde Nast Traveller’s choice awards for 2025.

Borrowing – the difference between public spending and tax income – was £11.7bn last month.

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Ambi Ambituuni now expects to pay more than £300 a term for his daughter’s bus journeys.

John Hlophe was placed on precautionary suspension from all MKP positions last month

The National Dialogue Steering Committee will be responsible for setting strategic priorities.

KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence on Monday.

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) was founded on December 16, 2023.

The scout of Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs Thembela Maliwa and Kaizer Motuang Jr will check in at the latest TransferRoom summit in Rabat Morocco.

Newly crowned Sports Personality of the Year winner Rory McIlroy says he has “a lot more I want to achieve” after an “incredible” 2025.

Harry Brook drops a tough chance to remove Travis Head, with the Australian opener on 99 with the home side on 202-4 and a lead of 287 on day three of the third Test in Adelaide.

Sunderland’s Dan Ballard discusses how excitement from fans has influenced their home form and the influence Granit Xhaka has had on the club.

Former “Saturday Night Live” comedian and model Elsie Hewitt announce the birth of their daughter.

SANParks is going above and beyond – literally! – to protect the influx of visitors to Table Mountain National Park this festive season.

Yurina Noguchi walked down the aisle to wed Lune Klaus Verdure, a version of a video game character that she created via ChatGPT.

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The rate at which international acts have been coming to South Africa in recent times is at its highest ever.

Walmart is planning a “very ambitious” expansion in South Africa in 2026.

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South Africa plans to extend the validity of its driver’s licences from 5 to 8 years, but concerns have been raised about the potential loss of revenue.

NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.

A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online.