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The plan to end South Africa’s immigration crisis
South Africa plans a major immigration overhaul that prioritises economic contribution and skills, tightens retirement visas, introduces new merit-based work and investment visas, and proposes tax changes for immigrants.
BENCHMARK BOWLER: Ottneil Baartman continues to excel in the SA20 despite T20 World Cup omission
Baartman returned career best SA20 figures of five for 16 to help the Paarl Royals secure their place in the playoffs of the tournament, trouncing the Pretoria Capitals by six wickets on Thursday.
New Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Night Edition now available in SA
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Night Edition has launched in South Africa, featuring a Manufaktur Alpine Grey paint with an AMG Line body kit and 20-inch AMG alloy wheels. It includes the Night Package with gloss-black exterior finishes and LED lighting.
NAVAL-GAZING: Motshekga orders inquiry into why Ramaphosa’s orders to withdraw Iranian warships from exercise weren’t obeyed
Defence minister said the president’s orders were ‘clearly communicated to all parties’.
Starlink would be a tool for white insurrection in South Africa – Julius Malema
The EFF leader claimed that Elon Musk wants to bring Starlink into South Africa to help white people overthrow the government.
PHOTO ESSAY: Exploring the high peaks and hidden valleys of the Great Karoo’s Sneeuberg Ranges
This Karoo photo essay explores a mountain region that seems to have passed out of national memory: the Sneeuberg Ranges.
South Africa scores a major victory
South Africa’s recent removal from the EU’s list of high-risk jurisdictions will reduce compliance burdens on international transactions and boost trade opportunities.
Defence minister launches probe into Iran’s participation in South African-hosted military exercise
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga says that the SANDF may have misinterpreted or ignored instructions from the President regarding Iran’s participation in the naval exercise Will for Peace 2026.
PODCAST | Thami Banda: Why I took up golf and cattle farming
Whisky Ambassador Thami Banda airs his views about Bafana coach Hugo Broos, New Year’s resolutions and what golf means to him.
WEATHER WOES: ‘We Are Trapped’: Floodwaters swallow villages as flooding, heavy rain batter Limpopo
Relentless rains spilling over from Mozambique have submerged villages across Limpopo and Mpumalanga, sweeping away homes, cutting off roads and leaving communities isolated and desperate.
AD HOC HEARING: ‘No data deleted from Matlala’s phones’ — Crime Intelligence boss Khumalo suggests Idac is lying
Investigating Directorate Against Corruption head Andrea Johnson last year said a cyber expert found data had been deleted from two cellphones that police officers seized from suspect Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, who is central to South Africa’s (SA’s) law enforcement scandal. But Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo has denied this.
Prominent South African investor in hot water with WeBuyCars
A prominent South African investor was sent a legal letter from WeBuyCars, allegedly requesting that he removes statements he made regarding the company from social media.
Chiefs DDC team offload players as they look to rebuild
Kaizer Chiefs reserves coach Vela Khumalo says they will have a new team in the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC), with eight of their players to be loaned out to Motsepe Foundation Championship (MFC) teams.
Nemasisi confident Chabatsane will shine at Pirates
Former JDR Stars chairman and coach Nnditsheni Nemasisi has backed his former player Mpho Chabatsane to shine at Orlando Pirates.
Ramoreboli puts up brave face despite Botswana’s horrid Afcon
Highly rated SA-born Botswana coach Morena Ramoreboli has opened up about the lessons they learnt from their rather pitiful Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) campaign, also hoping to retain his job.
KZN education MEC Sipho Hlomuka warns against bogus colleges
KwaZulu-Natal education MEC Sipho Hlomuka has alerted parents and pupils to be wary of illegal and unregistered educational institutions in the province, which promise quick qualifications and unauthorised certificates.