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Girls arrested as ‘online trends’ fuel disturbance
Six teenage girls are arrested after online trends spark anti-social behaviour in south London, the Met says.
News24 | More than 400 popular Ford Ranger bakkies recalled
More than 500 mostly bakkies and trucks have been recalled by Ford and Toyota for manufacturing faults that may cause accidents – in one case, because driving slowly might cause engine failure.
News24 | BBC defends action in new sex abuse scandal
The BBC defended on Wednesday its handling of a DJ sacked years after he was the subject of a police investigation into allegations of sexual offences against a teenage boy.
PIE IN THE SKY OP-ED: SAA claims R162m ‘profit’ but deeper analysis shows a R1bn operating loss
In its 2025 annual report, South African Airways claims the group is operating profitably. However, a deeper reading shows that it is hiding a R1-billion-a-year operating loss. In other words, it cannot compete, is not sustainable and will require a bailout, if it has not already had one.
End of the line for one of South Africa’s largest chicken producers
The PIC is seeking a buyer for Daybreak Foods, its wholly owned chicken business in South Africa that has been plagued by scandals and a business-rescue process.
VIDEO | Provincial unions remain concerned about CSA contracting structure
Miller, Linde, Ferreira and De Kock not contracted by CSA.
SARS collects over R2 trillion in taxes
South Africa’s tax collection modestly beat estimates, boosted by stronger contributions from companies, personal income receipts and value-added tax, preliminary data show.
Starmer holds off from emergency measures but warns storm is coming
The prime minister used a Downing Street news conference to make three big calls on the Iran war and cost of living pressures.
Local government elections set to draw record 100,000 candidates
IEC prepares upgraded systems and broader voter outreach ahead of landmark vote
Dribbled by the lingo: 2026’s most-searched text abbreviations in SA
The short-form language of text abbreviations and social media can sometimes be confusing
Chery targeting production in South Africa by end of 2027
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.
Five Czechia players Bafana have to be wary of in Atlanta
Czechia upset favourites Denmark on penalties in the playoff and will be a handful at the World Cup
Chelsea make biggest pre-tax loss in Premier League history
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.
EFF wins Gauteng war over ANC
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
STYLE GUIDE | Look your ‘Sunday Best’ for Easter church service
With the Easter weekend loading, the godly sartorial picks demand that you look your “Sunday Best”
State-funded student hands over laptop to a loan shark just to eat
Over 300 UJ students distressed as Seta-backed funder delays payments for food, books
Electricity costs to squeeze poorest households even more- report
Electricity remains one of the biggest household expenses, with the Competition Commission SA warning that consumers will continue to face significant price hikes in the coming years.
Three more arrests after Golders Green ambulance attack
Two British men, aged 20 and 19, and a dual British-Pakistani national, 17, remain in custody.