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Two provinces have more taxpayers than the rest of South Africa put together
Gauteng and the Western Cape have more registered taxpayers than the seven other provinces in South Africa put together.
West Ham agree £35.5m sale of Paqueta to Flamengo
West Ham agree a deal to sell Brazil forward Lucas Paqueta to Flamengo for more than 41m euros (£35.5m).
News24 | Rand gains 25% in less than a year; Mogotsi wants own security: Today’s top 7 stories
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AFCON 2025: CAF reports new digital records with 6 billion views!
The 2025 AFCON drew huge numbers from across all social media platforms with TikTok emerging as the heartbeat of its digital ecosystem.
Ex-Spandau Ballet singer found guilty of rape
Ross Davidson, known as Ross Wild on stage, was known for singing with the 80s band Spandau Ballet.
Residents of South Africa’s economic hub wade through weeks of uncollected rubbish
Overflowing municipal waste bins line the streets of Randburg, as frustrated workers continue to strike for permanent employment with no news from Pikitup executives.
Man guilty of assault after Barron Trump reported attack to UK police
Donald Trump’s son told officers he had seen the victim being beaten up during a video call in January 2025.
FADE TO BLACK: Parliament vows intervention after Save SA Film Jobs protest exposes industry freefall
On Wednesday, 28 January, film and television professionals protested in Cape Town, accusing the state of crippling their industry. The demonstration led to a breakthrough when the trade and industry committee chair accepted their memorandum and pledged urgent intervention.
What does a town do when 8m more people need the loo?
The system that will deal with sewage from Universal UK does not currently have capacity.
Moremi having time of his life, says Bucs will win the league
The lad from Sharpeville joined Pirates from AmaZulu before the start of the season.
Mum says university ‘failed’ son who took his own life after grade error
Geography student Ethan Brown should have been awarded a 2:1 degree but was wrongly told he could not graduate.
What would expats bring back to South Africa if they could?
Many wonder what expats would bring back to South Africa if they could. From transport to power, we look at the perks global Saffas miss most.
The iconic South African coin that doubled in value in two years
The price of South African Krugerrands has surged to record levels as soaring gold prices, driven by global uncertainty and strong central bank demand, have more than doubled their value in two years.
News24 | Mozambique floods trigger Sasol gas supply warning
Sasol has warned of potential disruptions to the supply of natural gas from Mozambique after severe weather and flooding affected operations.
Keenan fractures thumb during Ireland training as Aki replaced
Full-back Hugo Keenan has returned home from Ireland’s Six Nations training camp in Portugal after sustaining a fractured thumb.
South African film industry takes to the streets
South African actors protested outside parliament in Cape Town on Wednesday along with other members of the local film and television industry who say funding losses are threatening movie-making in the country.
TV chef Kerridge tips restaurant with hygiene issues for third Michelin star
Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms, in Ceredigion, is Wales’ only two-star Michelin restaurant.
BBC director general to depart in April after resignation
Tim Davie announced his resignation amid a storm about the way Panorama edited a Donald Trump speech.
Pig farmer murder accused claims cop told him to shoot people who stole
A Limpopo farm owner accused of murder claims that a police officer had once told him to “shoot these people who come steal at your farm”.