News24 | 2 South Africans recruited to Russia war effort have died – Lamola
Two South Africans who were recruited to travel to Russia as part of foreign employment schemes associated with the ongoing war in Ukraine have died.
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Toyota plans R300bn share sale
Toyota plans a large-scale unwinding of strategic shareholdings that would involve banks and insurance firms selling around $19bn of its shares, two sources said, in what would mark a watershed moment in Japan’s corporate governance reform.
AMABHUNGANE: Mozambican group RGS ups stakes in court battle to counter Tongaat Hulett liquidation and rival consortium
RGS Group Holdings escalates its legal battle against Tongaat Hulett’s liquidation, emphasising the urgent need for transparency and accountability in a case critical to KwaZulu-Natal’s economic stability.
Soweto Derby: H-2-H stats ahead of Chiefs and Pirates clash
Kaizer Chiefs host Orlando Pirates in the first Soweto Derby of the season on Saturday. What are the numbers saying?
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This is Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week, a weekly News24 podcast that respects your time and intelligence.
News24 | ‘One bad decision can undo everything’: Kieswetter’s warning on SARS successor
Outgoing SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter says there is huge significance in making the right appointment for his successor to maintain economic momentum and to help fund the country’s democracy.
Blue-lights saga ‘just tip of the iceberg’ of Ekurhuleni fraud: Gxasheka
Allegations of Julius Mkhwanazi fraudulently fitting blue lights to a fleet belonging to Vusi “Cat” Matlala and rogue EMPD officers being accused of criminality are just “a tip of an iceberg” in Ekurhuleni, according to suspended HR head Linda Gxasheka.
Spur staring down a R230 million lawsuit
Spur plans to appeal a ruling that it owes GPS Foods up to R233 million, plus interest, for allegedly breaking an oral agreement.
O’Sullivan walks out of parliamentary ad hoc committee during testimony
Investigator leaves the floor after heated exchange with MK MP Skosana
Samsung Galaxy S26 series: The most intuitive Galaxy AI phone to make your life easier, faster
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26+ and S26 will be available for pre-orders from 26 February to 19 March 2026. And there’s a storage surprise if you jump in early…
The crime costing South Africa R100 billion a year
South Africa loses about R100 billion every year due to illicit trading, slowly killing the tobacco and alcohol industries.
Macpherson suspends official implicated in R113m school tender fraud
Public works and infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson has ordered the precautionary suspension of a senior director implicated in the R113m school tender fraud in Mpumalanga.
Soweto Derby: Six mentors who coached both Chiefs and Pirates
Saturday’s Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will be the first for coaches from both sides.
863 adjuncts join Unisa to reshape academia
Unisa’s new programme has appointed 863 adjunct academics, offering opportunities to qualified professionals facing stagnation in government roles, like Dr Demana Shangolirimini, who transitioned to academia after limited career growth despite his PhD.
News24 | Bomb scare outside Wynberg court ends with all-clear
A bomb scare caused some disruption outside the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday following an anonymous call that a car with an explosive device was parked outside the building.
THE READINESS REPORT: Watch – What the budget means for your wallet
In this episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi sits down with economist and director of Inani Strategies Xhanti Payi to unpack what the national budget really means for ordinary families. From food prices and interest rates to service delivery and the decision to hold back further VAT increases, the conversation cuts through the policy jargon to focus on our realities.
STAFF PROTEST: 3.5% vs 7%: UCT support staff strike over wages and unfair treatment claims
The University of Cape Town ground to a brief standstill on Thursday morning after unions representing Pass staff demanded a wage increase of 7%, better treatment similar to that of the academic staff, and a better promotion framework.
Ladysmith looks forward to celebrating a boxing hero again
Featherweight vows to follow in the footsteps of the Malinga greats
Legend warns Pirates against lineup changes in title race
Former star striker ‘Bashin’ Mahlangu says Ouaddou must not ‘chop and change’
6 broker mechanics most traders never factor into performance
Most traders in South Africa spend their energy on entries, indicators, and psychology, but they often overlook the mechanics that sit underneath every trade.
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