MONDAY, 30 MARCH 2026, 14:30
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G7 allies were on Friday pressing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for clarity on American plans for Iran almost one month into the war in the Middle East, with concern also intensifying over the extent of cooperation between Russia and the Islamic republic.
While Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie was unveiling a luxurious multimillion-rand sports centre in honour of missing Joshlin Smith at the school she once attended, the police quietly called off a renewed search for the child just kilometres away.
Washington has discovered that the language of human rights makes for a more durable trade wall than the language of national security. South Africa is learning this the hard way.
Remgro CEO Jannie Durand warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict could trigger fuel shortages in South Africa and is deeply concerned about the impact of a looming inflationary shock.
The International Olympic Committee’s decision to close off the women’s category to female transgender athletes at all their events was always set to upset some people. However, the Olympic federation’s president said she would do exactly this in her election campaign, and she has followed through.
Leon Kluge claims Grand Gold and Best on Show at a major Asian flower show, marking another proud moment for South African design.
A global fuel price surge is putting pressure on the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), with the organisation warning that it will affect its ability to train crews and deliver lifesaving services.
The SAPS is in turmoil, with its boss, Fannie Masemola, facing criminal charges. On top of this, it has now emerged that R3m paid to police officers is under investigation, thanks to a note motivating that it was about protecting President Cyril Ramaphosa. But those officers may not have been involved in his security.
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Orlando Pirates will be the home team for upcoming Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs, and here’s when you can get your tickets…
South Africa is demographically young. Roughly 19 million of its population are under 35. The median voter is urban, digitally connected and economically insecure
Durban football fans were set for an exciting weekend with Bafana Bafana and Panama on Friday, and the Soweto Derby on Sunday BUT…
The latest inflation figures look steady on paper. But they were collected before the Middle East conflict erupted, and the numbers that follow could tell a very different story.
Company to amend terms and conditions in accordance with Consumer Protection Act
A landmark UN resoultion has intensified the debate over reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, with supporters arguing that recognition, apologies and structural reforms are long overdue.
The South African Reserve Bank is likely to go on the offensive against inflation and raise interest rates as soon as its next meeting in May, according to Morgan Stanley.