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Capitec has entered into a binding agreement to buy local fintech Walletdoc as part of the bank’s plans to dominate business banking in South Africa.

“It’s extremely worrying that media and social media were running that Witness D has been killed. How did they know this person was Witness D? Could be that someone who heard him testify knew about the incident?”

Nampak has swung from a loss to a profit in its 2025 financial year, as the packaging giant’s turnaround efforts start to pay off.

Billions have been lost to corruption in South Africa, with very little accountability or justice

Three people accused of breaking into Phala Phala farm will appear before the Modimolle court

Police suspect a domestic-related challenge as a possible cause.

The half-buried body of 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley was discovered by her father in October 2018.

Tokyo has vowed a ‘calm and resolute’ response as tensions with Beijing continue to escalate.

Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

J. D. ‘Okhai Ojeikere has photographed over 2000 uniqie Nigerian hairstyles.

Namibia has built up large stockpiles of rhino horn after pioneering the practice of cutting them off to deter poachers.

Ex-cyclist Zeragaber Gebrehiwot, who attended the 1980 Moscow Games, is among 13 released from a notorious jail.

SPAR has recorded a massive R5 billion loss amid the sales of several European businesses, as it looks to focus on the South African market.

Mashatile says the gathering will not discuss leadership changes.

Shivhambu says Afrika Mayibuye seeks to win an outright majority in next year’s local elections

Mashatile says President Cyril Ramaphosa will remain in office until the end of his term.

The four-day summit is tipped as a forum at which the party will review its performance and leaders

A look at the winners and losers in the 2025 Formula One season which came to an end on Sunday with Lando Norris winning the title.

Wolves have had a nightmare start to the Premier League season but can they avoid Derby’s unwanted record?

With the first round of matches in the 2025-26 Champions Cup all done and dusted, we take a look at what we learned from the opening weekend’s fixtures.

The Blitzboks’ superb triumph at the Cape Town Sevens has put them in a good position at the start of a new season.

About 350,000 new places to be offered to ‘neets’ with ‘sanctions’ levied for those who do not engage, says DWP

Young unemployed people will be offered training or job opportunities in construction, care and hospitality as part of a UK government scheme, but could have their benefits cut if they do not take up offers.

Pat McFadden, the work and pensions secretary, announced on Sunday that...

Pop singer Katy Perry and former Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have launched their relationship on Instagram.

Is it a bird? A plane? You’re half-right about the plane part – it’s ‘Santa’s Sleigh’, courtesy of FlySafair. Take a look…

Rachel John, the woman rumoured to be dating Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, revealed that she struggled with an eating disorder.

‘I’m hopeful he will work hard and move to Europe. This should be a stepping stone for him,’ he said.

Authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.

‘We will discuss it,’ Ben Youssef told SuperSport TV.

Several areas across Gauteng will continue to face scheduled power outages during peak hours.

Africa Bitcoin Corporation has appointed economist and author Saifedean Ammous as its “bitcoin strategic advisor”.

IBM is said to be in advanced talks to acquire data infrastructure company Confluent for about $11-billion.

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There are many contenders for “world’s greatest invention.” The wheel. The printing press. The steam engine.

According to a new book, however, that title should go to the mechanised sawmill invented by Dutchman Cornelis Corneliszoon in 1593.

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Water outages have replaced load-shedding as the biggest public service issue reported on the popular South African app EskomSePush.

A growing number of European countries are pushing to have the EU’s impending ban on combustion engine vehicles softened.

While it recently celebrated its 1st birthday, Afrikaans e-hailing service Wanatu is being criticised for not fixing its buggy app and charging users exorbitant fees.

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency has issued a warning to the public over an increase in traffic fine scams targeting motorists.