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Soccer star accused of hiding finances in R1.5m divorce battle
The couple, who married out of community of property, has been living separately and seeks an amicable divorce, despite disputes over financial amounts

Afrihost claims two huge victories in 2026 MyBroadband Awards
Afrihost has won the 2026 MyBroadband Awards for ISP of the Year and Hosting Provider of the Year thanks to its stellar service offering and focus on customer satisfaction.
Mbalula cracks the whip, directs Dlabathi to go back to work amid tensions in Ekurhuleni
Jongizizwe Dlabathi quit as ANC Ekurhuleni regional secretary and MMC for finance two weeks ago
News24 | Israel, Iran exchange fire in fresh attack waves, up to 3.2 million people displaced
Fresh strikes rocked Iran and several Gulf countries, as Israel and the Islamic Republic unleashed a new wave of attacks in a war that has ignited the Middle East and threatens to torpedo the world economy.

End of bank branches in South Africa as you know them
South Africa’s major banks are shifting toward smaller, more specialised branches while moving most transactions to digital channels and retailer partnerships to improve efficiency.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: Loaded for Bear: Religious extremism and oil — the toxic mix roiling world markets
Extremists on all sides effectively see this as a “Forever War” because it is literally a struggle for souls and eternity. And only one faith can be left standing, its believers on the path to heaven with unbelievers destined for the flames of hell.
STRESS TEST: The battle for women’s rights in an under-strain multilateral UN system
The Commission on the Status of Women faces a critical moment as activists strive to uphold global standards for women’s rights amid rising anti-rights sentiment and a precarious UN financial crisis.

Kruger Letaba bridge reopening brings cheer to South Africa
Excitement builds as Kruger National Park confirms the Letaba bridge is set to open on 18 March 2026 after major flood damage repairs.

Billionaire Johann Rupert’s investment giant making it rain
Remgro expects a bumper start to its 2026 financial year, with its deal-making spree in 2025 seemingly having paid off.

Top-performing funds: navigating markets in a changing global landscape
The global investment environment has become increasingly complex, shaped by geopolitical tensions, technological disruption and shifting economic alliances. In such conditions, identifying fund managers able to navigate volatility while maintaining disciplined investment processes has become more important for long-term investors. This supplement examines how several leading asset managers are...

REVIEW | The Changan Deepal S07 L is strong on glamour factor
Changan classifies the Deepal S07 L as a sport-utility vehicle.
News24 | Massive R7 per litre diesel price increase looms for April
If fuel prices were to change today, diesel would increase by close to R7 per litre, and petrol by R4 per litre.

New R1 billion shopping precinct opening in South Africa’s richest area
Construction is well underway on the new R1 billion Sandton Gate Central retail development, which is opening on 26 March 2026.

The AM Check-in | Your Top 3 Reads Today
The top 3 stories you need to read this morning
News24 | Why Cape Town’s Tjing Tjing is closing its doors after 15 years
Tjing Tjing and Mochi Mochi, iconic Japanese-inspired spots in Cape Town, will close on 18 April after 15 years.

Domains.co.za Launches All-in-One Domain Protection to Enhance Security, Privacy and Performance
Domains.co.za, South Africa’s leading provider of Domain Name Registrations and Web Hosting, has announced the launch of its latest solution: Domain Protection.

Top CEO sounds the alarm for South Africa
Sanlam sounded the alarm about the impact of a protracted war in the Middle East, with Africa’s biggest insurer saying the conflict could have a “massive” impact on its performance.

For your eyes only: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra boasts the world’s first Privacy Display
SPONSORED | As Samsung launches the world’s first Privacy Display on a smartphone, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is here to change the way you experience privacy on your phone

Former headmaster gets revenge on a large corporate that shut down his business
Public interest lawyer Richard Spoor won a legal battle on behalf of a former school headmaster who was muscled out of a small petrol station by a large corporation.