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Jessica Motaung urges fans to arrive early for Soweto derby
Stadium Management SA’s digital ticketing system has faced significant issues, causing delays and frustration among fans. Jessica Motaung, Amakhosi’s marketing director, urges fans to arrive early for the upcoming Soweto derby to alleviate these problems.

As Jersey votes on assisted dying – how could the law change across the British Isles?
Separate bills to let terminally ill people end their life are being considered at Westminster and in Scotland.

Best news for South African taxpayers in years
The 2026 Budget delivered some of the best news for South Africa’s taxpayers in years, with the Treasury withdrawing planned tax hikes, providing inflationary relief and raising key thresholds to support individuals and businesses.

Guinness World Record driver in SA to set EV record in VW ID Buzz
Rainer Zietlow is driving a long-wheelbase VW ID Buzz with an 86kWh battery pack

Billionaire-backed IT giant pumping money into South Africa
Zoho, a software firm owned by the Indian billionaire Vembu family, is in talks to build out its own data centers in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and South Africa, three of its fastest-growing markets.

Stable 11% USDT yields in a volatile market
Investors in South Africa can earn a fixed 11% USDT annual return paid quarterly.

Ndiema to chase sub-27 glory at Gqeberha 10k
Kenyan star anticipates fast race in Windy City
ANC Ekurhuleni regional secretary quits citing differences with Xhakaza
Jongizizwe Dlabathi, the regional secretary of the ANC in Ekurhuleni, has resigned due to political tensions with mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza and dissatisfaction over Xhakaza’s unilateral decisions in the metro.
ANC Ekurhuleni regional secretary Dlabathi quits amid differences with Xhakaza
Jongizizwe Dlabathi, the regional secretary of the ANC in Ekurhuleni, has resigned due to political tensions with mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza and dissatisfaction over Xhakaza’s unilateral decisions in the metro.

WATCH LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
The five men accused of killing soccer star Senzo Meyiwa are back in the Pretoria high court on Thursday.

SOWETAN | Initiate swift prosecutions of rogue top police officers
Senona even admitted to sharing police information with Matlala, betraying the public trust in the agency he leads.

Official ‘who got R600k pay rise from Julius Mkhwanazi’ takes stand at Madlanga commission
Linda Gxasheka’s testimony was postponed earlier this month after she submitted a supplementary statement at the last hour.

South African political parties react to 2026 budget
While parties within the Government of National Unity praised the budget speech, opposition parties remain concerned about South Africa’s economic situation and priorities for 2026.

Early childhood development gets lion’s share of education’s R22.7bn budget
Education has received a funding boost, with R22.7b in carry-through costs allocated in the 2026 national budget.

WATCH LIVE | Paul O’Sullivan, Khomotso Phahlane return to parliament’s ad hoc committee
Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan and former acting national police commissioner Lt-Gen Khomotso Phahlane appear at parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating alleged criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system.

Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive
The technology and online grocery group is cutting about 5% of its global workforce, with two-thirds of the losses in the UK.

BUDGET 2026 | Petrol levies to increase by 21c a litre
Godongwana raises general fuel levy along with carbon tax and RAF levy

Outrunning ‘Bob’ – Flament on Loughborough, Buenos Aires and fertility call
Thibaut Flament’s unique journey to the top of rugby continued this year when he went public on his reason for missing France’s Six Nations opener.
News24 | Sygnia’s 4th financial director in 3 years resigns
Ismail Rashid will be replaced on Sygnia’s social and ethics committee by Joanna Corelli, who is CEO Magda Wierzycka’s sister.