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‘Imagine seeing your living child on a condolences poster’: department slams fake posts after Vanderbijlpark crash
The Gauteng department of health has urged the public to stop circulating fake social media posts following the tragic Vanderbijlpark learner transport accident that claimed the lives of 12 children.
Top 10 most popular used Chinese vehicles bought by South Africans in 2025
Not so long ago, the notion of buying a Chinese-branded car was often met with scepticism, if not outright jokes
South Africans Abroad: Lorch could be on the move
Lorch has netted five goals and registered four assists in 11 games for Wydad this season, but a surprise move could be on the cards.
Old CV, refusal to disclose job, ‘funny faces’: McBride’s testimony sparks tension in parliament
The testimony of former Independent Police Investigative Directorate head Robert McBride before parliament’s ad hoc committee kicked off on a contentious note on Tuesday.
Reality check for the South African rand
The rand strengthened significantly in 2025, and while the currency is expected to continue this run in 2026, it likely won’t repeat the same sharp gains seen last year.
Baic B40 Plus Honour Edition: Brawn, brains and a burst tyre
Baic has done a good job at promoting its other models but it’s baffling that it has held back on the B40 Plus
International fintech giant coming to South Africa
UK-based fintech Wise has secured a conditional banking license in South Africa, as the firm goes toe-to-toe in new markets with rival Revolut, which is set to launch in the African country soon.
How online casinos protect against RNG hacking
Random number generators (RNGs) are the lifeline of all independently-played casino games. The reels on a slot machine, virtual cards in blackjack, and pockets in roulette all display random results because of RNG-based algorithms. Casinos are responsible for safeguarding these RNG systems to prevent hacking. Hackers attempt to unlock firewalls and security encryptions to compromise […]
News24 | ABSA poaches two more Standard Bank execs
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest lender by assets, is set to lose two more top executives to smaller rival ABSA.
IMPACT RECEIPTS : Google makes good on MDPMI settlement terms with nationwide vernacular training
Big tech haals uit and shows local publishers the money in pilot training project. Disclosure: Daily Maverick is the chosen training partner in one phase of Google’s settlement agreement – specifically the local language publisher training.
‘Yoh! Bestie’ star Katlego Lebogang on her ‘it girl’ era
From theatre stage kid to Netflix lead, Katlego Lebogang is the rom-com actress SA didn’t know it needed until now.
Cape Town’s road of hell
The N2 highway between the Cape Town International Airport and the city centre is so dangerous that it has been dubbed the “hell run”.
News24 | Netflix will now pay all cash for Warner to keep Paramount at bay
Netflix has switched to an all-cash offer for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets but without increasing the $82.7 billion price in a bid to shut the door on Paramount’s rival efforts to snag the Hollywood giant.
Bad news for South Africans who rent
South Africa’s 2026 property market is expected to see residential rents rise amid severe supply shortages and high construction costs, while commercial rentals will continue to lag.
Trump posts private message with Macron, threatens French wine tariffs
Donald Trump threatened to impose significant tariffs on French wine and champagne after posting a private message from French President Emmanuel Macron, which criticised Trump’s actions over Greenland.
Lawyer among five shot outside Joburg court
A shooting outside Booysens magistrate’s court in Johannesburg resulted in five people being shot, including a prominent lawyer involved in a 2025 murder case. Two of the victims died at the scene, while three were injured and hospitalised.
Access to ECD remains a headache, says Gwarube at education lekgotla
Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube says South Africa is at a critical point — eight out of 10 grade 4 pupils can’t read for meaning.