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SAPS IN CRISIS: Criminal investigation into R3m paid to cops for ‘protecting Ramaphosa’
The SAPS is in turmoil, with its boss, Fannie Masemola, facing criminal charges. On top of this, it has now emerged that R3m paid to police officers is under investigation, thanks to a note motivating that it was about protecting President Cyril Ramaphosa. But those officers may not have been involved in his security.
JOBURG WEEKEND: Jazz in a pink church and sunset rooftop ballet: The ultimate Joburg weekend guide
Your guide to Joburg’s best events: Ballet Above Braam, Mfundi Vundla’s new play, and live music from Maleh and Lloyiso. Plan your weekend now.

Soweto Derby: When are the tickets going on sale?
Orlando Pirates will be the home team for upcoming Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs, and here’s when you can get your tickets…

The ANC’s generational rupture: Change choices for new organisational design
South Africa is demographically young. Roughly 19 million of its population are under 35. The median voter is urban, digitally connected and economically insecure

Soweto Derby cancelled: Chiefs Legends vs Pirates Masters
Durban football fans were set for an exciting weekend with Bafana Bafana and Panama on Friday, and the Soweto Derby on Sunday BUT…

Will the Bank of England cut interest rates in April? Don’t hold your breath
The latest inflation figures look steady on paper. But they were collected before the Middle East conflict erupted, and the numbers that follow could tell a very different story.

Cartrack to pay R5m fine to settle 167 customer complaints
Company to amend terms and conditions in accordance with Consumer Protection Act
News24 | UN resolution fuels global slavery reparations debate
A landmark UN resoultion has intensified the debate over reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, with supporters arguing that recognition, apologies and structural reforms are long overdue.

Interest rate hike on the cards for South Africa
The South African Reserve Bank is likely to go on the offensive against inflation and raise interest rates as soon as its next meeting in May, according to Morgan Stanley.

The April fuel cliff: Why South Africa’s policy paralysis costs us more than the Middle East war
This breakdown reveals that a significant portion of the fuel price sits within domestic policy control. The government cannot stop a war in the Middle East but it can intervene in the domestic cost structure
STATE VIOLENCE: ‘Ramaphosa on hit list’ — De Kock details apartheid kill orders and cover-ups
‘Prime Evil’ said the orders for hits on political activists, and the subsequent cover-ups, during the apartheid regime came from “high up” and he had no doubt that the deaths of the Cradock Four were no different.
News24 | ANC Eastern Cape officially puts conference on hold ‘until further notice’
It’s official – the ANC’s 10th Eastern Cape provincial conference has been postponed.
News24 | Postbank to resume black card rollout in April
Postbank will resume the rollout of its black cards from mid-April, continuing efforts to replace South African Social Security Agency gold cards.

Zimbabwe says 15 citizens killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine
‘Traffickers’ target recruits via social media, says Zhemu Soda

TotalEnergies backs down on R8 a litre pre-April diesel increase
Fuel station owners are allowed to set their own diesel retail prices

Best news in years for South Africans who have left the country
The 2026 Budget brought rare relief for expatriate taxpayers by introducing no new taxes or compliance burdens, while slightly improving flexibility.

Shebeshxt seeks bail with new legal team
Last November the controversial musician was arrested during an intelligence-driven operation.