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Parliament denies shielding O’Sullivan, Mogotsi over subpoena decision
Parliament has refuted claims that it is protecting Paul O’Sullivan and Brown Mogotsi by not subpoenaing them for a corruption investigation, as National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza cited legal and safety concerns
SIU welcomes dismissal of Beitbridge border fence contractors’ profit bid
The Special Investigating Unit has welcomed the Supreme Court of Appeal’s judgment dismissing an application by two companies involved in the construction of the unstable Beitbridge border fence in 2020.
The South African woman who built a salt empire from a garden shed
Newsday sat down with the founder of Oryx Desert Salt, who shared her journey from packing salt grinders at her dining table to becoming a household name.
Money raised for family of deceased MultiChoice guard David Sejobe
Money has been raised through a BackaBuddy campaign to support the family of David Sejobe, a beloved MultiChoice security officer who died in a cycling accident.
PORTFOLIO REALIGNMENT: The door into private markets is swinging open for retail investors as public markets shrink
The universe of listed companies is contracting and the traditional balancing act between stocks and bonds has become less predictable. As value creation migrates to private equity and credit, investors are being forced to look beyond the JSE.
Zimbabwe agrees a staff-monitored programme with the IMF
The agreement on a staff-monitored programme is designed to bolster macroeconomic stability in Zimbabwe and establish a policy reform record
South Africa’s ‘useless’ lifeline
The extension of AGOA brings welcome relief for South African exporters, but its benefits are rendered nearly irrelevant for sectors that face high tariffs on products exported to the United States.
‘Coach Snoop’ hype fuels US curling victory at Winter Olympics in Italy
Rapper Snoop Dogg brought a touch of flair to the mixed doubles curling competition on Thursday, sporting a custom jacket featuring the faces of American duo Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse while cheering them to victory over Canada.
Rabada won’t shed tears over batting-friendly pitches
Proteas spearhead keen to embrace the challenge of bowling on pitches that are set to favour batting at World Cup.
Feyi-Waboso out of England’s Six Nations opener
Wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is ruled out of England’s Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday after suffering a leg injury in training.
More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears
Danone has recalled 15 more batches of Aptamil and Cow&Gate first infant milk because a toxin called cereulide may be present.
‘Not a massive fan’ – in-game adverts rile fans on Six Nations debut
In-game adverts made their UK television debut in Thursday night’s Six Nations match between Ireland and France – to the irritation of many.
Finding the best airfare for South African domestic flights
Discover the best ways to navigate the skies with our guide to South African airlines and how to find the perfect airfare for your next trip.
Flood warnings in effect across UK as relentless rain continues
As the rain continues to fall, numerous flood warnings have been issued with the Environment Agency advising that river levels will continue to rise, as Helen Willetts explains.
Bree substation switch-off will endure until safety all-clear after fire
A fire at the Bree Substation in Johannesburg has left residents without electricity
GREEN DIVIDE OP-ED: Absence of trees in poor urban areas reflects uneven patterns of environmental investment
The more I travel and conduct research, the more I observe a striking difference between urban settlements and disenfranchised communities on the peripheries of affluent, modernised areas: the conspicuous absence of trees. Why is this the case?
CRICKET: Proteas ready to lay foundation for a successful T20 World Cup when they meet Canada
The Proteas open their 2026 T20 World Cup campaign against Canada on Monday. It is a match where Shukri Conrad’s men will be looking to set the tone for the rest of their campaign.
Big changes coming to Cape Town’s public transport
The City of Cape Town is planning to roll out electric MyCiti buses in a test that could see the whole fleet going electric in the future.
Toyota names CFO Kon as CEO as Sato steps down
Toyota Motor CEO Koji Sato will step down, the world’s largest carmaker said on Friday, and will be replaced by the carmaker’s CFO Kenta Kon.