Unchecked foreign domination in township economies poses growing threat to local entrepreneurs and communities
The township economy is a vital, parallel sector estimated to be worth around R900 billion annually
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Mourinho’s Benfica still unbeaten – but miss out on title
Jose Mourinho’s Benfica could go an entire season unbeaten – but it will not be enough to deliver the club a 39th Portuguese league title.
News24 | NSFAS under scrutiny; Call for calm after 2 hantavirus cases in SA: Today’s top 7 stories
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PARCHED OUTLOOK: Weather Watch: El Niño may emerge soon with dry winter seen for southwest SA
The Western Cape needs all the rainfall it can get during its current wet season, but it could be left high and dry in a region where memories of the looming ‘Day Zero’ remain fresh.
Hurzeler agrees new long-term deal with Brighton
Fabian Hurzeler extends his stay as Brighton boss after agreeing a new long-term contract.
News24 | Blockade standoff batters rand
The rand started the trading week on the back foot, weakening to R16.72/$ from R16.65 on Friday. The local currency has lost more than 1% over the past week.
F1 could return to V8 engines by 2030, says FIA boss
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says F1 may adopt V8 engines by 2030
As Formula One evolves, AI is fast becoming a crucial part of the race
AI helps engineers make speedy, on-track decisions that were impossible decades ago
News24 | Iran fires ‘warning shots’ as US Navy says its ships entered Gulf via Hormuz
Iran’s navy fired ‘warning shots’ at US warships in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, state media said, after the American military sent cruisers into the Gulf as part of a plan to help trapped commercial vessels leave.
Watch: Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing
Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, landed safely at Newark Airport with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries.
News24 | NSFAS placed under administration
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has been placed under administration with immediate effect, Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela announced on Monday, citing deep governance, financial and operational failures within the embattled institution.
Israeli attacks kill dozens within days in Lebanon despite ceasefire
The health ministry says 77 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon since Thursday.
‘Mbube’ originator Solomon Linda’s grave becomes heritage site
The grave of the composer behind renowned song ‘Mbube’ has been declared a National Heritage Site.
News24 | SA motorists cut fuel use by 35% in one month after price shock, Discovery says
South African motorists radically reduced their fuel consumption and cut down commuting in April as they felt the impact of surging prices, new data from Discovery Insure suggests.
MADLANGA GOES PRIVATE: What Witness G discussed behind Madlanga Commission doors
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry decided to hear the testimony of a Crime Intelligence officer in private, rather than partially in public. This witness was set to address issues surrounding suspicious deaths and controversial ANC-aligned businessman Brown Mogotsi.
Soweto tech company invades smart-devices industry
Seati Moloi is putting proudly South African wearable devices in the global market
Madlanga commission will not air witness G’s evidence
Technical issues prevent witness testimony at Madlanga commission from being aired
Passenger dies in SA as rare virus linked to international cruise ship outbreak
Health officials are monitoring possible exposures in Gauteng after passengers linked to a deadly cruise ship outbreak passed through South Africa, with one patient in critical condition in Sandton