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Chery expects to complete its takeover of Nissan’s Rosslyn manufacturing plant in South Africa by the middle of the year and begin production there by the end of 2027, a senior executive at the Chinese carmaker told Reuters.

Chelsea has announced a Premier League‑record pre‑tax loss of £262m for the 2024‑25 season, surpassing the previous record of £179.5m set by Manchester City in 2011.

Nkululeko Dunga is back in the provincial executive after the ANC agreed to an EFF MEC post, marking a major step in coalition politics before the 2026 elections

Minister Malatsi says government wants to create an enabling environment for digital platforms.

JMPD Spokesperson Xolani Fihla has warned motorists and pedestrians against public drunkenness.

The soldiers have joined the police in conducting a search operation in Tafelsig

Britain’s 1,640-foot-long National Covid Memorial Wall stretches along the River Thames, with over a quarter million hearts representing the lives lost during the pandemic — across from Parliament.

Trump is set to address the nation after saying the U.S. will withdraw from Iran in 2-3 weeks. And, the president will be at the Supreme Court today as arguments on birthright citizenship begin.

Anthony Albanese used a rare TV address to tell Australians that the “months ahead may not be easy” amid the global effects of the war.

President Trump is set to address the nation on the Iran war at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday night, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying he would be providing “an important update,” without providing further details.

This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the “promotion” of same-sex relations.

DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe’s strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.

Everest has announced the establishment of a R20 billion Domestic Medium-Term Note (DMTN) Programme listed on the Cape Town Stock Exchange (CTSE).

South Africa’s largest business publication, BusinessTech, achieved exceptional growth, reaching 4.2 million readers and 22 million page views in March 2026.

FNB has announced that new four branches now offer Smart ID services, with more opening by the end of the month.

The Electoral Commission says candidate nominations for the elections is end of July.

The committee has concluded its investigation into allegations of maladministration at the fund.

The first voter registration weekend will take place in June.

Tiger Woods has announced he is “stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health”.

Panama head coach Thomas Christiansen hailed Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng as a key player for Bafana Bafana’s future.

After a friendly defeats by Japan and Ivory Coast, which Scotland players are the winners and losers of the international break?

The overflowing pipeline of talent in South African rugby has once again come to the fore as two players have opted to head abroad.

On 1 April, customers will earn 5x Smart Shopper points on all purchases for one day only – and not as an April Fools’ joke.

The DA’s mayoral candidate Helen Zille is known for her viral stunts over the years. Here are a few that have grabbed headlines…

How to save on the cost of fuel as the price spikes.

Revised GLE is anticipated to arrive on South African soil before year-end. A confirmation announcement is still to be made.

The department maintains that any statements about clinical performance must be supported by verifiable data.

Dozens killed and many injured after explosions at a military depot in Bujumbura, triggering panic and mass evacuations overnight.

The cause of death has not yet been determined.

Sars has unveiled a digital overhaul featuring biometric taxpayer IDs and AI-powered compliance systems.

The more than 100 bat species living in the Mozambican reserve’s labyrinth of caves play a key role in maintaining a fragile ecosysytem that benefits wildlife and people

• Words and photographs by Kang-Chun Cheng

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Anthropic, the company behind the AI coding assistant, said it was fixing a problem blocking users.

JMC has officially launched a new double-cab bakkie in South Africa.

South Africa’s largest trade union federation stated that more needs to be done to protect consumers from high petrol and diesel prices.

Marie McGrath was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the start of 2026

The industrial action is due to start on 7 April and there is likely to be disruption to services.