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Every South African owes R97,000
If the government’s gross debt were spread across all of South Africa’s citizens, each person would be liable for R96,966.
PERSONAL FINANCE : Don’t puncture your budget — insure that high-spec bicycle before the Cape Town Cycle Tour
The Cape Town Cycle Tour underscores how modern competitive cycling has become a high-stakes financial undertaking, with top-tier equipment rivalling the cost of vehicles. Ensuring comprehensive insurance that covers transit, usage and replacement value is essential for mitigating risks and safeguarding both riders and their investments.
South African luxury hotel building the world’s largest labyrinth
Set in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, development is underway at Brahman Hills on the Serenity Garden – a new multi-million rand, 22-hectare project set to feature the world’s largest labyrinth.
JUSTICE DELAYED: Mugabe case postponed due to court power outage, no fuel for generator
Poor conditions at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, including a week-long electricity outage, led to the bail hearing of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe’s son, Bellarmine Mugabe, and his co-accused being postponed for another week.
Counting my Blessings: My encounter with a kind stranger
I met a Blessing. A real one. Standing quietly at a gate. And I was reminded that they are everywhere, if you’re willing to see them.
Russia accuses US and Israel of trying to drag Arab countries into a wider Middle East conflict
Russia on Thursday accused the United States and Israel of trying to drag Arab countries into a wider Middle East conflict by provoking Iran into striking targets across the region and said there was no sign Washington and Tel Aviv would let up.
Gulf countries concerned about risk of Iran civil war, says EU’s foreign chief
Countries in the Middle East have told European officials they are concerned about the risk of civil war in Iran as a result of the conflict between Tehran and the United States and Israel, EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas said on Thursday.
Mexico steps up investigations into fuel smuggling by drug cartels
Mexico has expanded a probe into fuel smuggling at sea ports highlighted in a 2025 Reuters investigation into cartel-linked fuel crimes, according to a government document reviewed by the news agency outlining actions taken by the administration.
Godongwana raises the alarm about petrol and diesel prices in South Africa
Sustained higher oil prices resulting from conflict in the Middle East may fuel inflation in South Africa, though the buffers built by the government should help keep its debt-consolidation plans on track.
News24 | ANC threatens legal action over DA billboard targeting Panyaza Lesufi
The ANC is demanding the removal of a massive DA electioneering billboard depicting Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi in a shower, with the words: “The ANC showers in hotels. You have no water. Vote DA to put water in your taps.”
Syrian man handed 13-year sentence for Berlin Holocaust memorial stabbing
A Syrian refugee who stabbed a tourist at Berlin’s Holocaust memorial last year has been sentenced to 13 years in prison on charges of attempted murder, among others, said a Berlin court spokesperson on Thursday.
FOREIGN LANDS: International pathways boost netball stars but must feed back into strong local leagues
International netball leagues have commenced and more than 15 South African stars have been contracted to join. While the overseas opportunities offer valuable exposure to some of the world’s strongest competitions, Netball South Africa maintains that the domestic game remains a priority.
News24 | Iran war is ‘failure’ of international order, says Canada’s PM Mark Carney
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the ongoing conflict in the Middle East was a “failure” of the international order, and the United States had not consulted its allies before striking Iran.
News24 | VW recalls 25 000 Vivos over handbrake issues
Owners impacted by the recall have been urged to get a free inspection from a VW dealership.
News24 | Ex-ANC MP Vincent Smith jailed for 7 years over Bosasa kickbacks and tax fraud
Former ANC MP Vincent Smith has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment for corruption charges, including kickbacks he received from Bosasa.
NHI will never see the light of day
South Africa’s NHI is unlikely to ever be implemented due to funding and design flaws, and warns that pursuing it risks further damaging the healthcare system instead of fixing its underlying governance problems.