Usindiso fire accused ‘not under influence at commission of inquiry’
The cross-examination of Johannesburg advocate Ntu Hamilton Moloto, the key state witness in the Usindiso fire trial, continued in the Johannesburg high court on Thursday.
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Mpumalanga serial rapist who preyed on young girls gets four life sentences
A serial rapist who preyed on young girls during a 13-year period was on Thursday sentenced to four life terms in the Mbombela high court on Thursday.
GNU parties fuming after DA claims victory over VAT hike reversal
The DA claiming victory over the national treasury’s withdrawal of the VAT hike has pitted it against the majority of its government of national unity partners.
Businesses pare back outlook as Trump tariffs weigh on spending
From carmakers to restaurant chains, companies face financial setbacks amid tariff fears.
OPINIONISTA: As democratic South Africa turns 31, let’s all look at building a mutually beneficial future
The time has come for less finger-pointing and nostalgic remembrance of the ‘good old days’, and more collaboration to overcome our collective challenges.
OPINIONISTA: Beware the economic destruction created by our water insecurity crisis
Failing water and other infrastructure means businesses are increasingly unable to function. This distresses the economy, which is unable to employ people, and thus taxes are on a declining trajectory.
Spain halts controversial $7.5m deal to buy ammunition from Israeli company
PM Pedro Sanchez intervened to avoid a damaging political fallout with far-left allies in Spain’s coalition government.
News24 | MKP says VAT reversal shows Treasury can’t railroad Budget anymore
The MK Party has a “million-dollar” question about the VAT reversal: How will Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and his department handle the administrative “nightmare” their dilly-dallying and late reversal of the VAT increase have caused for businesses?
‘Very unique’ Vardy will ‘never be forgotten’ by Foxes
Described as Leicester City’s “greatest ever player”, when Jamie Vardy departs, he will leave a legacy at the club he has served so well since his arrival 13 years ago.
Signal chats, leaks, and sackings… What’s going on in the Pentagon?
And is the defence secretary in trouble?
News24 | Luthuli grandson claims train conductor killed the Nobel Prize laureate
A train driver, conductor and the Gledhow train station master worked together in executing the murder of slain ANC leader Chief Albert John Luthuli, his grandson, Mthunzi Luthuli, testified on Thursday.
IEJ welcomes government’s decision to reverse ‘regressive’ VAT hike
The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) has welcomed the decision to reverse the VAT hike, which it says is a regressive tax that would have disproportionately harmed the poor, low-income workers and the struggling middle class.
Can South Africa help Russia and Ukraine reach a peace deal?
As Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets South Africa’s Ramaphosa in Pretoria, Moscow-allied politicians protest the state visit.
ANC cadres framed me in the arms deals case, says Zuma
Former president Jacob Zuma has claimed he was being framed with the arms deal case by ANC cadres who are now claiming he was a spy.
ANC comes under fire for delay in having another Albert Luthuli inquest
The grandson of ANC president-general Chief Albert Luthuli lambasted the ANC over the delays in the re-opening the inquest into his grandfather’s death post-1994.
UK bans video game controller exports to Russia
The Foreign Office says Russia was “buying harmless goods and turning them into tools of war”.
NBA great Kidd joins Everton ownership group
NBA legend Jason Kidd joins Everton’s American ownership group, say the Premier League club.
News24 | Cape Town property owners slam proposed rate hikes, but mayor says it’s ‘value for money’
The South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) has joined the growing outrage over the City of Cape Town’s proposed budget.