News24 | SEE | Bontle Modiselle channels the King of Pop at star-studded Michael premiere in Berlin
South African stars took centre stage at the world premiere of Michael in Berlin, Germany, proudly flying the SA flag high on the global stage.
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DRAFT POLICY: Can ubuntu principles reshape South Africa’s AI governance landscape?
When not trying to shake up the BEE ownership regulations, Communications Minister Solly Malatsi does cook up some solid policy frameworks.
End of an era coming for Shell in South Africa
Shell is in advanced talks with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company to sell its retail fuel stations in South Africa, where it has operated since 1902.
Malema sentencing explainer: Could EFF leader lose his seat in Parliament?
Will Julius Malema lose his seat in Parliament? We unpack how a 15-year jail term, a fine, suspended sentences or appeals could affect him.
GROUNDUP: Former ANC MP Dipuo Peters settles R193,000 debt as sheriff moves to seize assets
#UniteBehind says the amount Peters paid is ‘small’ compared with her State Capture ‘crimes’.
News24 | Meet SA’s tallest rugby schoolboy; Julius Mkhwanazi’s funeral ‘lie’: Today’s top 7 stories
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Julius Malema ‘confident’ ahead of potential 15 years in prison
The EFF leader is hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst, as he waits to learn his fate in KuGompo City.
News24 | Benin’s finance minister wins presidential election with 94%
According to provisional results, Romuald Wadagni, the election favourite, won a landslide victory in Benin’s presidential election.
Billionaire-backed petrol station taking over South Africa with 700 forecourts
Astron Energy has reached a major milestone in its rebranding program with the unveiling of its 700th site in Villiersdorp, Western Cape.
PERSONAL FINANCE : Banked but baffled: Treasury takes aim at SA’s money skills gap
April is Financial Literacy Month and South Africa’s National Treasury recently published a draft National Consumer Financial Education Policy that aims to strengthen financial literacy, improve financial decision-making, and ultimately enhance financial wellbeing across households and small businesses.
GRIM PROSPECTS: Zama zama operations easier than legal mining: New report details woes of SA’s junior miners
Running a zama zama operation for a crime syndicate is easier and more attractive than going through the arduous motions of establishing a legal one, the report notes. Crime, it seems, pays.
Two South African spas ranked among the most beautiful in the world
A new ranking revealed that Delaire Graff Lodges & Spa in Stellenbosch and Oyster Box in Durban were among the top 20 most beautiful spas in the world.
GROUNDUP: Thyspunt recommended for Eskom’s new nuclear power station, despite heritage obstacle
A draft environmental scoping report says the Eastern Cape coastal site is the most viable, but a heritage protection order could complicate the process.
BYDFi marks sixth anniversary with month-long campaign
Crypto trading platform BYDFi has announced a month-long campaign beginning 1 April 2026, to mark its sixth anniversary.