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End of the road for 130-year-old South African food producer on the JSE
After over five decades on the JSE, RFG has officially been delisted from the exchange following its acquisition by Premier.
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After over five decades on the JSE, RFG has officially been delisted from the exchange following its acquisition by Premier.

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New research projects the Olifants River in the Kruger National Park could reach daily water temperatures of 42–44°C by the end of the century under a high-emissions scenario, putting fish, macroinvertebrates and freshwater ecosystems at serious risk
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Directive 7 of 2026 exposes the chronic delays and systemic incapacity within Home Affairs, leaving lawful applicants trapped in administrative limbo until mid-2027. What appears as temporary relief is in fact a public admission that the state has failed to deliver on its constitutional duty to provide timely, fair, and predictable administration.

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Pepkor hired Merwe Scholtz to head its new banking initiative as Africa’s largest seller of clothing and mobile phones prepares to operate an independent lender from next year.

South Africa
Ten vehicles owned by Ethiopian and Somalian nationals who run spaza shops were torched.
South Africa
Government welcomes gains in employment growth
Government has welcomed the latest Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) for the fourth quarter of 2025, which reflect a modest increase in total employment and continued growth in gross earnings across the economy. Acting Government Spokesperson Michael Currin said the latest QES results reinforce the view that South Africa’s...

South Africa
The postponement allows some time for the prosecution team to finalise charges.

South Africa
Gauteng police have confirmed that they are hunting for suspects who shot and killed a woman.

World
The shortlisted titles include novels and novellas from authors and translators spanning four continents, with stories that range from Japanese-controlled 1930s Taiwan to the streets of Tehran in 1979.

World
A Russian oil tanker has docked in Cuba, providing temporary relief after months of shortages.

World
The attack happened in the Artibonite region, where members of the Gran Grif gang have targeted locals in the past.

World
The Department of Homeland Security has lifted its ban on reviewing asylum applications. And, NPR has confirmed that an Iranian strike injured over a dozen U.S. personnel.

Africa
Solomon Ogbonna Eziko’s installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.

Africa
Both government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.

Africa
Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.

Africa
The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.
Business
Pepkor has hired Merwe Scholtz to head its new banking initiative as the group prepares to operate an independent bank from next year.
Business
Business

Business
The National Treasury says that the temporary R3 cut to fuel levies in South Africa is just the first phase of its planned support for fuel pricing, with the second phase still on the way.

Politics
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs says operations for 2026 Easter will be mainly intelligence driven

Politics
Minority opposition parties in NMB to table a motion of no confidence against Mayor Babalwa Lobishe

Politics
The meeting will be on the road safety campaign ahead of the Easter holidays.

Politics
TRC Cases Inquiry probing efforts to stall the prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators

Sport
Conor Benn says a “drastic” difference in money is behind his switch from Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing to Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing.

Sport
Broos feels Foster can be more dangerous when making runs and combining with teammates than waiting in the box.

Sport
At least one Championship club has raised concerns over a potential conflict of interest involving Northern Ireland and Blackburn manager Michael O’Neill.

Sport
Britain’s Jack Draper withdraws from next week’s Monte Carlo Masters as he continues his cautious comeback following an arm injury.
Education
[Premium Times] According to her, the approved upkeep allowance for beneficiaries remains N20,000 monthly.
Education
[Daily Trust] No fewer than 150 schools in Lagos are gearing up to participate in the 2026 ChessMasters scheduled to be held on Saturday, 2 May 2026.
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] When the Uganda government opened the school gates in the late 1990s to four children per household across the country, it was lauded as one of the most ambitious education reforms in sub-Saharan Africa.
Education
[Reporter] The Federal Education and Training Authority (ETA) has revoked the licenses of 52 private colleges for failure to comply with regulatory standards.

Lifestyle
His role as Dr John Carter on ER brought much recognition for actor Noah Wyle.

Lifestyle
The governments of the UK, Canada and New Zealand have cautioned its citizens about travelling to South Africa…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Verushka Singh stepped down as Mrs South Africa to prioritise her family, and first runner up Carika Bebb has now taken the crown.

Entertainment
There’s a lot happening around the country, this list is the tip of the iceberg.

Entertainment
Motorists and managers at petrol stations prepare for an increase that is expected to hike up the prices of everything else.

Entertainment
A lengthy High Court trial involving Prince Harry and others wraps up, with claims of invasive tabloid practices strongly contested.

Entertainment
A Russian tanker delivers crucial oil to Cuba, easing shortages as US policy shift provides temporary relief amid ongoing energy crisis.

Science/Tech
Vessels are increasingly being abandoned during the war on Iran, revealing a hidden failure in the global systems that keep goods—and people—moving.

Science/Tech
The map breaks South Africa into 1.5 million hexagonal cells to show exactly where connectivity gaps exist.
Science/Tech
The social media giant, under legal pressure from the Motion Picture Association, has retreated from its use of the movie rating in its marketing.

Science/Tech
Weather forecasting has gotten a big boost from machine learning. How that translates into what users see can vary.
Motoring

Motoring
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has finally announced the official petrol and diesel price increases motorists will face at the pump this Wednesday.
Motoring

Motoring
The Cape Winelands Airport has appointed an architectural firm for its landmark development.
Health
A baffling overdose death took investigators to the frontier of ultra-potent synthetic drugs. The clues were hauntingly familiar.

Health
Human composting is when a body placed in a sealed vessel containing organic matter turns into soil.

Health
Researchers says millions of people globally could be carriers of the faulty gene behind the disorder.

Health
David Slater, 72, says ministers need to step up and sort out issues with the medication.