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South Africa’s debt will peak this fiscal year after rising for nearly two decades, a turning point that creates space to support the economy through tax relief and infrastructure investment.

Credits increased in line with inflation, contrary to health department’s plan

Chelsea and West Ham are fined £325,000 and £300,000 respectively for a “mass confrontation” between players in their match in January.

Americans visiting a Mexican resort city share what they’re seeing and experiencing following the killing of a powerful cartel leader.

After a long time in the wilderness, Zimbabwe are again contending on the biggest stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup – this is the story of their resurgence.

Uganda has some of the strictest anti-homosexual laws in the world.

The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as “acts against nature”.

Senegal’s prime minister says it is “regrettable” that 18 of its football fans have been handed prison sentences related to disturbances at the 2025 Afcon final.

While the 2026 Budget provides some inflationary relief for taxpayers, drivers will once again bear the brunt of revenue collection efforts as the government hikes fuel levies.

Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana increased the tax-free investment yearly limit, but made no mention of the lifelong R500,000 limit.

Khawula’s name came up at the Commission on numerous occasions.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to table National Budget to MPs.

The ANC in Mpumalanga held a two-day provincial Lekgotla in Mbombela.

Brown Mogotsi says Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala claimed an IPID insider could erase criminal cases

The Proteas head into a crucial T20 World Cup against the West Indies on Thursday, and it does start earlier than their previous games.

Which Kaizer Chiefs players flopped – and could be fearing the axe – and which Amakhosi players went down fighting in defeat?

Former Orlando Pirates superstar Monnapule Saleng is yet to don the Mamelodi Sundowns jersey. Coach Miguel Cardoso has offered the latest.

The 48th edition of the Cape Town Cycle Tour will take place on Sunday, 8 March and will attract thousands of enthusiastic cyclists.

Agency confirms official 2026 SASSA grant increases after Finance Minister’s annual Budget Speech. Here’s what beneficiaries are getting …

Reality TV star Yolanda Gumbi shared a mysterious post, suggesting that Unisa could be her chosen university of study.

Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy’s children Jasmin Lawrence and Eric Murphy are expecting their first child together.

If the SA team beat the Windies side, they will put one foot in the knockout stages.

Full relief for inflation with small increase in medical tax credits

The SRDs grant is expected to end in March 2027.

Season 9 tensions rise as MaKhwela finally addresses rumours and motherhood.

National Treasury’s Targeted and Responsible Savings (TARS) programme has identified some R12 billion in wasteful and ineffective programs within government. This according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana who delivered the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament on Wednesday. “[In] the Budget last May, we promised that spending priorities would not be funded through tax increases if […]

All social grants, barring the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, will increase in the next financial year. This is according to the 2026 Budget Review released by National Treasury on Wednesday. The grant increases are as follows: Old age grant will increase from R2 315 to R2 400. War veterans grant will increase […]

The comms department plans to fill vacant posts and implement targeted succession planning, retention and development programmes.

Wayve says it’s confident all cars will one day be autonomous, as it announced more than a £1bn in additional investment.

These 10 affordable models account for more than a quarter of all the cars sold in South Africa.

The directors who oversaw the collapse and liquidation of a state-owned South African airline are facing renewed pressure.

Auto&General has been a leader in the South African insurance industry for many years and is known for its total commitment to its customers.

New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.