VAT warning for South Africa
Experts warned that in 2026, SARS will aggressively enforce VAT compliance, leaving businesses exposed to significant legal and financial risks.
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What happened to the 200 Victorian shoes that washed up on a beach?
The mysterious discovery is currently in a “huge bin” filled with water in Emma Lamport’s home.
15 camps in Kruger Park remain closed after floods, public asked to donate money
Infrastructure damage at the flood-stricken Kruger National Park is widespread, says environmental minister Willie Aucamp.
What we know about Trump’s ‘framework of future deal’ over Greenland
Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world’s largest island.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy arrives for Davos talks with Trump
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday said “a lot of progress” had been made in Ukraine peace talks and that negotiations were down to one last issue, as Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Switzerland for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Australia PM Albanese ‘profoundly sorry’ for failing to prevent Bondi Beach attack
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday he was “profoundly sorry” for his failure to prevent the Bondi Beach mass shooting, as the country observed a day of mourning for the victims of the attack.
NATO chief says allies must step up Arctic security in Greenland deal with Trump
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Thursday that Western allies will need to step up their presence in the Arctic under a framework deal with the U.S., a day after President Donald Trumpwalked back threats to use tariffs or seize Greenland by force.
Trump launches Board of Peace that some fear rivals UN
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday launched his Board of Peace, originally intended to help end the Gaza war but which he now sees having a wider role that Europe and some others fear will rival or undermine the United Nations.
Cadillac F1 boss Lowdon says ‘nobody knows’ who will be competitive in 2026
Cadillac Formula 1 team principal Graeme Lowdon doesn’t know what to expect when the American outfit makes its debut at the Australian Grand Prix in March, and says any team that projects to know what lies ahead in 2026 is “just making it up”.
First asylum seekers moved into former army camp
The Home Office says 27 people seeking asylum have been housed in the training camp in East Sussex.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Rental Family — finding connection in a disconnected world
In a world dominated by digital interactions, Rental Family offers a heart-warming exploration of genuine human connection.
COPS UP AGAINST IT: Police not ready to combat ‘growing gangs’ — Cachalia
With scant resources and the growing influence and power of organised crime syndicates, the South African Police Service is fighting an uphill battle, and the acting police minister believes law enforcement will have to evolve to counter the scourge of violent gangs.
WATCH | Scholar transport driver faces 14 murder charges, abandons bail
The scholar transport driver, 22-year-old Ayanda Dludla, appeared at the Vanderbijlpark magistrate’s court on Thursday morning.
WATCH | 14 pupils dead, driver faces murder charges
Scholar transport driver Ayanda Dludla, 22, appeared at the Vanderbijlpark magistrate’s court on Thursday morning.
News24 | Mercedes-Benz gives GLC diesel models a price cut, and adds new model to local range
Mercedes-Benz South Africa says it is easing financial pressure by adjusting the pricing of its GLC 220d and GLC 300d diesel models – a move that echoes a recent pricing revision for the locally assembled C-Class.
Work-life balance: Life beyond the 9-to-5
Discover how people recharge after work and why these routines are key to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Top South African economist shares bad news about interest rate cuts in January
While South Africa is expected to see two interest rate cuts this year, Investec chief economist Annabel Bishop said the first cut will likely only come later this year.
Make or break for South Africa’s most valuable bank in the UK
FirstRand said the fate of its UK unit remains in the balance as it awaits a final ruling over the amount of compensation banks have to pay to consumers over claims they were missold car loans.
Trump digs in his heels on South African white genocide claims
Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, United States President Trump stood firm on his claims that there is a white genocide taking place in South Africa.
Trump to meet Zelensky as US envoy says ending war with Russia down to one issue
US envoy Steve Witkoff said he was optimistic about a deal ahead of talks with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
News24 | After grabbing Venezuela’s Maduro, Trump eyeing removal of ‘tougher nut’ Cuba leaders
US President Donald Trump aims to remove Cuba’s leadership and is actively seeking government insiders in Havana who are willing to make a deal with Washington to “push out the Communist regime”, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.