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R324,324 tax-free savings gap in South Africa
The Finance Minister has not increased the contribution cap for tax-free savings investment accounts since it was introduced.
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The Finance Minister has not increased the contribution cap for tax-free savings investment accounts since it was introduced.

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Brig-Gen Johannes Mkhabela is currently behind bars on allegations of trying to bribe a police officer to squash a case involving him.

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In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why more matches in a shorter space of time might mean more injuries, and why the expansion of tournaments does not help players or fans.

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Responding to GNU parties demanding an end to BEE, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the levels of inequality in South Africa should be unacceptable to everyone in the cabinet.

South Africa
This follows their arrest after the alleged shooting of a gardener at Mugabe’s Hyde Park home
South Africa
SAPS destroys over 13 000 firearms
In an effort to remove illegal firearms from circulation, the South African Police Service (SAPS) destroyed a total of 13 859 firearms during its second firearm destruction process for the 2025/26 financial year.
This brings the total number of firearms destroyed over the past seven years to 305 934.
The District Commissioner of Sedibeng in...

South Africa
The Madlanga Commission will today continue hearing witness testimony.
South Africa
Manamela appoints administrator to stabilise College of Cape Town
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has appointed Dr Robert Nkuna as Administrator of the College of Cape Town following findings of serious governance and financial failures at the institution.
The appointment, made in terms of Section 46 of the Continuing Education and Training Act, 2006, takes...

World
Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East.
World
Iran on Thursday warned that US bases, facilities and assets would be “legitimate targets” if the United States follows through on its military threats and attacks.

World
Venezuela’s acting president has signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others. The approval marks a stark turn for the nation.

World
Osaka’s mayor says he is ‘lost for words’ and that he has ‘nothing but appreciation’ for the gesture.

Africa
The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president’s handling of the recent floods in the country.

Africa
The corridor is strategically significant given that Zambia, Angola and the DRC are home to some of the world’s most significant deposits of critical minerals

Africa
The gunmen launched simultaneous assaults on multiple communities in a remote border district, officials say.

Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe is in custody after he allegedly shot a security guard at a property in Johannesburg.

Business
The rand has taken a turn for the worse after fresh signals from the United States suggested interest rates there could stay higher for longer.

Business
Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later.

Business
As Head of Tech at Monocle, Beringer pushes the boundaries of what is possible, ensuring the delivery of robust, future-focused solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry.

Business
Dis-Chem has seen a massive rise in revenue, with the group seeing hundreds of thousands of new customers.

Politics
Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae presents the 2026 SOPA.

Politics
General Sibiya has been grilled on his role and conduct in the disbandment of the PKTT

Politics
Senior Democratic Alliance officials are backing Western Cape agriculture MEC Ivan Meyer to replace the party leader as agriculture minister after its April federal congress

Politics
Ramaphosa insists that success within the GNU must be owned collectively rather than politicised.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs FC have taken a major decision on the future of one of their top-performing players. Here’s all of the key details!

Sport
FPL expert Heisenberg and the FPL podcast team assess the Premier League clubs with favourable fixture lists in the next gameweeks.

Sport
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball says he feels ‘blessed’ after featuring against Houston Rockets a day after being involved in a car accident.

Sport
Keith Andrews is impressing at Brentford in his first season as a manager, but how do the Bees keep getting their appointments so right?

Education
Liz Hopkin says teachers are not security guards and giving them handheld scanners would not help.
Education
[Premium Times] According to the foundation, the programme will also extend to secondary schools, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 3,704 students.

Education
Political correspondent Alexandra Topping and special educational needs student Jake with his mum, Laura, explore the government’s controversial plans for reform
Next week, the government is expected to announce its education white paper. It is a moment, as political correspondent Alexandra Topping explains, of high political peril.
Part of the proposals will be reforms to special educational...
Education
The move comes after a trove of documents released by the Justice Department showed Leon Botstein had a relationship that was closer than previously known with the convicted sex offender.

Lifestyle
Bolt South Africa will NOT be compensating the death of unlawful driver Isaac Satlat, whose dash cam murder went viral…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Gamini the cheetah, who was relocated from South Africa to India a few years ago, has become the mother of three cubs.

Lifestyle
According to a new report by the Hospitality Asset Management Company, the sector is trapped in a trilemma it can no longer sidestep.

Entertainment
“I always say there are no small teams in the cup,” says Ouaddou.

Entertainment
The actor passed away after a long battle with ALS.

Entertainment
“Alex has been on the pitch, not with his football boots but with his running shoes for the first time this week,” said Slot.

Entertainment
The state owns 88 000 buildings and 5m hectares of land yet pays R6bn a year in leases.

Science/Tech
Ramsamy will discuss the critical role of data in the AI life cycle and challenges of data management and protection in a national context.

Science/Tech
DStv subscribers will not face a price increase in April, marking a significant strategic shift under new owner Canal+.

Science/Tech
Organisations must stop considering AI to be a panacea for every and any problem, says Shabana Patel, Medihelp head of data strategy and AI.

Science/Tech
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands – AlphaTON Capital Corp. (Nasdaq: ATON) (“AlphaTON” or the “Company”), the world’s leading public technology company scaling the Telegram super-app with an addressable market of one billion monthly active users, today announced a market update on its outstanding shares, warrants, options, and RSUs. As of February 19, 2026, the […]
Motoring

Motoring
The Honda FIT is an excellent, compact hatchback tailor-made for urban driving in South Africa.

Motoring
Suzuki’s affordable sedan has been discontinued in South Africa.

Motoring
South Africa’s largest car dealer is widening the range of brands it offers to ramp up revenues, as the country’s motor industry is reshaped by rising competition from Asia.

Health
The household cat could hold the key to understanding certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer.
Health
Technical and oversight problems left two astronauts aboard the International Space Station for months longer than had been expected.
Health
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention until President Trump appoints a permanent director.
Health
In the oceans and on land, scientists are discovering rare, transitional organisms that bridge the gap between Earth’s simplest cells and today’s complex ones.