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BURIED RISK: The Tongaat Hulett collapse threatening SA’s sugar industry master plan

Friday at 09:35 AM, via Daily Maverick

Tongaat Hulett Limited remains liquidity-constrained, reliant on post-commencement finance that has been extended but not fully secured, and awaiting a court decision on provisional liquidation. On Thursday, 16 April 2026, it was granted a R200-million lifeline from the Industrial Development Corporation, that will carry the company to the end of June. The next court hearing will take place on...

SARS turning up the heat on taxpayers

Friday at 08:08 AM, via Daily Investor

SARS is ramping up enforcement on its R500 billion tax debt book through urgent demands and shortening deadlines, leaving taxpayers exposed to escalating penalties, civil judgments, and possible prosecution.

Eskom seals bumper wage deal with one problem

Friday at 07:43 AM, via Daily Investor

Two of South Africa’s major labour unions have accepted state power utility Eskom’s 7% wage increase offer, while a third has rejected it and declared a deadlock, demanding a higher raise.

Hegseth compares ‘Trump-hating’ reporters to enemies of Jesus

Friday at 04:47 AM, via Daily Maverick

WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited biblical scripture on Thursday to attack the media, comparing reporters to Jewish adversaries of Jesus Christ plotting “how to destroy him.”

Musician D4vd arrested on suspicion of murder of 14-year-old girl

Friday at 04:45 AM, via Daily Maverick

April 16 (Reuters) – Los Angeles police said on Thursday they have arrested David Burke, a 21‑year‑old musician known professionally as D4vd, on suspicion of murdering 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas, whose remains were found last year in the front trunk of a car registered to him.

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