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Stop the ‘Silent Drain’: The Smart Saffa’s guide to beating Hidden Transfer Fees
Stop losing money on transfers. Zero-fee apps like Taptap Send help South Africans abroad maximise support with fast, reliable payments home.
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Stop losing money on transfers. Zero-fee apps like Taptap Send help South Africans abroad maximise support with fast, reliable payments home.

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After dropping points in two successive matches, Mamelodi Sundowns will be eager to return to winning ways when they visit Polokwane City at Seshego Stadium on Tuesday night (7.30pm).

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Manchester City face a fixture pile-up of four games in 11 days next month after the Premier League confirmed the rescheduled dates for two of their key matches in the race for the title.
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South Africa
The company was only registered three days after the contract specifications were issued.
South Africa
R12.5bn border overhaul to boost trade, security and traveller experience
Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber says South Africa’s R12.5 billion border infrastructure overhaul will transform the country’s ports of entry into modern, secure and efficient gateways for trade and travel.
Addressing a media briefing on Tuesday, Schreiber said the redevelopment of six key land ports...
South Africa
Science and innovation take centre stage at Freedom Month engagement
Science, Technology and Innovation Deputy Minister, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has led a Freedom Month community engagement in Mbazwana, under the uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal.
The engagement highlighted the role of science, technology and innovation (STI) in improving service delivery and...

South Africa
Accused number one in the Senzo Meyiwa trial says he is not able to exercise in prison.

World
Israel’s foreign minister says it has received no evidence to support the claim that a vessel carrying grain from occupied Ukraine has reached Haifa.

World
Cole Allen, the man who tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, is being charged with trying to assassinate President Trump. And, King Charles III is set to address Congress today.

World
People living near the man charged with the attempted assassination of Trump say they were shocked to see their neighbour on TV.

World
Two months after the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran started the war, peace talks are on hold, with control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran’s nuclear program as the two main points of contention.

Africa
Three civilians and seven gunmen were killed in an area where there has been a protracted chieftaincy dispute.

Africa
The four men pleaded not guilty to targeting an American in an alleged attack at a holiday apartment.

Africa
The artefacts will be returned and displayed in an exhibition in Serowe opening on 27 May.

Africa
Clashes resumed in Kidal following coordinated attacks across Mali by armed groups on Saturday.

Business
National Treasury and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources have announced that the fuel tax relief will be extended, with additional relief for diesel.

Business
As South Africa heads to the end of the month, fuel prices are showing steep under-recoveries, with petrol users on the line for a R2 per litre hike.
Business

Business
A legal expert has reminded those looking to work in South Africa of the legal consequences of lying on their CVs.

Politics
AG’s office will be evaluating some of these issues for the upcoming audit cycle.

Politics
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal went to Ohlange as it sought to draw inspiration from it late leaders

Politics
Hlabisa was speaking in Westonaria, Gauteng where the party commemorated Freedom Day

Politics
Ohlange is where the founding president of the ANC, John Langalibalele Dube, is buried

Sport
These Orlando Pirates stars underperformed against Kaizer Chiefs while these Bucs stood up to be counted. Here are your player ratings …

Sport
A look at the latest Betway Premiership standings shows that Kaizer Chiefs have now officially qualified for next season’s lucrative MTN8.

Sport
“Profitability is not a principle target” for the Women’s Open says R&A chief executive Mark Darbon who is more focused on growing the audience.

Sport
South African tennis star Kevin Anderson has revealed that his cousin has died after being attacked during a home invasion.
Education
Northeastern University is behind in responding to appeals this year. Keep asking for a better deal — at any school — and more time to make up your mind.
Education
Data obtained by The New York Times shows that the Education Department resolved 30 percent fewer discrimination complaints in 2025 compared with the previous year.
Education
[Daily News] Bukoba — TANZANIA must overhaul its education model to prioritise practical, market-relevant skills if it is to tackle persistent socio-economic challenges, presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT), Dr Alex Malasusa has said.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The National government has embarked on construction of the first public university in Baringo at Kabarnet, the county headquarters.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
South Africa’s cultural community is in mourning following the death of internationally acclaimed opera singer Mimi Coertse.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Most people spend money on alcoholic drinks during long weekends.

Entertainment
After shutting down Pretoria with one of the most explosive live music spectacles South Africa has seen, Scorpion Kings are preparing to make history again.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 29 April 2026.

Entertainment
From power to range and price, there are things that you must know about the Jetour T1 and T2 plug-in hybrid before you step into a dealer’s showroom.

Science/Tech
A woman strolls into a grocery store, thinking about grabbing some apples. Before she even reaches the produce aisle, a security camera has scanned her face. Whether the system is checking for shoplifters or simply logging her arrival, her face has joined a digital ledger, a trace she can’t easily erase. Retailers, banks, airports, stadiums […]
Science/Tech

Science/Tech
London, UK UK Financial Ltd has initiated the final execution phase toward formal ranking on CoinMarketCap, marking the transition of its digital asset infrastructure into fully visible, globally indexed market status. The company confirmed that it is currently positioned (Ranked) at approximately #3,700 globally, despite not yet completing formal submission—placing it ahead of the […]

Science/Tech
Colorado has led the US on legislation that ensures people can fix their stuff. Manufacturers tried to claw back that control, but ultimately failed—for now.

Motoring
South African used car buyers are choosing one model over the rest.

Motoring
South Africa’s reliance on imported fuel has had a major impact on the local refining industry.
Motoring

Motoring
Transnet is on track for a watershed moment in 2026, with the utility set to allow private users to use its rail networks.
Health
In a letter to states and other grant recipients, the Trump administration says the strips encourage drug use.
Health
The case could help determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against the maker of a popular herbicide over claims that it causes cancer.
Health
The desire to live longer and healthier lives has spawned a growth in services and supplements. So what works best?
Health
Before the rise of GLP-1s, obesity experts didn’t study the internal buzz that compels people to eat. Now that food noise is being switched off, they want to understand it.