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News24 | Suspected gas leak sends Durban pupils to hospital
Several pupils were treated by paramedics after a possible gas leak near Umbilo Secondary School in Wentworth, south of Durban, on Thursday morning.
Dark clouds with silver linings for South Africa’s biggest insurer
Sanlam reported a mixed bag of results for its 2025 financial year, with strong new business growth alongside weaker earnings.
Outa investigation flags serious problems in NSFAS student accommodation system – Clone
Civic group’s report exposes conflicts of interest in student accommodation
READER LETTER | Investigate crimes in showbiz
I’m calling on the government to institute a commission of inquiry into criminal activities in the entertainment industry, which include sexual misconduct and drugs.
How EasyEquities puts South Africans in control of their retirement annuities
EasyEquities is a leading finance platform that allows you to manage your wealth from a single point.
READER LETTER | BEE leaves the poor behind
More than 30 years into our hard-earned democracy, black people in SA continue to talk about “white monopoly capital”.
WATCH | US opens unfair-trade probes to rebuild Trump’s tariff pressure
US President Donald Trump’s administration said on Wednesday it was launching two trade investigations into excess industrial capacity in 16 major trading partners and into forced labour, rebuilding tariff pressure
Nkota now valued at R60m as global interest in him grows
Move to Saudi Pro League benefits ex-Pirates attacker
Rugby vs football: Bulls force Sundowns to play on Friday!
The Loftus Versfeld Stadium will be the venue for both the Bulls and Sundowns but rugby takes priority over football in this instance.
Tudor under fire for ‘bad’ treatment of Kinsky in Spurs’ hammering
Tottenham Hotspur interim coach Igor Tudor has been criticised for his treatment of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after substituting him after 17 minutes of his side’s 5-2 loss at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday
Woolworths’ new man at the top
Woolworths CEO Roy Bagattini will retire later this year, with the retailer’s current Food division chief exec set to take over the reins.
News24 | Vodacom SA claims first 250 Mbps 5G uplink speed in Africa
Vodacom South Africa says it has successfully tested an advanced 5G technology that delivered an upload speed of 254 Mbps.
OPINION | We cannot build profitability on compromised lives
Ekapa tragedy highlights that health and safety must remain non-negotiable foundation of SA’s mining sector
A history of toyi-toying in dressing rooms and planes
In an attempt to resolve the recurrent issue, Safa has proposed new terms which would – it hopes – be acceptable to all parties.
News24 | ‘Insult to the indigent’: Mbalula orders ANC’s Bernice Swarts to stop bread campaign
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has sharply rebuked his comrade, national executive committee member Bernice Swarts, over her actions on the campaign trail.
Eastern Cape labelled epicentre of insurance killings
The police have identified Nelson Mandela Bay as the epicentre of insurance killing, with 62 murders investigated in the metro. However, safety and security political head Luyanda Lawu said the figures were likely worse as police did not include Despatch
Mpumalanga man ‘kills wife and son, shoots daughter and other relatives’
In Verena, Mpumalanga, a man fatally shot his wife and three-year-old son, injured several family members, and then killed himself in a suspected domestic violence incident.
New role at Golden Gloves a dream come true for Mitchell
Foundation wukk give young boxers tools, guidance and exposure to make boxing a viable career
News24 | SAA also hikes ticket prices amid jet fuel cost pressures
SAA, Airlink and FlySafair have now all hiked their prices amid surging jet fuel costs. However, there is no immediate threat to its supply, they said.