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The tiny South African town breaking free from Eskom
The quaint tourist town of Riversdale, known for its natural beauty, will soon become the first town in South Africa to supply all of its own electricity.
Middle East flights halted after US-Israel strike on Iran
Middle East flights halted after US-Israel strike on Iran
Dirco in contact with South Africans as UAE airspace shuts after US, Israel attack on Iran
Dirco says it is in communication with South Africans in the UAE and the broader Gulf region after the US and Israel launched missiles and drones at Iran, which retaliated with missiles, that forced the temporary closure of UAE airspace
SARS has no mercy for one group of taxpayers
SARS has intensified trust oversight, making it clear that all resident trusts must register for income tax and submit annual returns from inception, regardless of income, assets or activity.
Battle over parking meters in sleepy seaside town sees machines glued shut
The picturesque East Lothian town has become a battleground between some residents and the local authority over parking charges.
News24 | Flight cancellation chaos as Middle East airspace closures disrupt South African airports
The closure of Middle East airspace is causing significant flight disruptions at airports across South Africa, affecting passengers travelling with Emirates and Qatar Airways.
One killed and 11 injured at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports as Iran strikes region
Falling debris from intercepted Iranian drones and missiles cause widespread damage across the Gulf.
Stonemasons win snow sculpting competition
Sheffield sculptors Lily Marsh and Steve Roche say it was “refreshing” to swap stone for snow.
Soweto derby traffic nightmare could lead to a disaster
We may have got away with people sitting on top of each other at Saturday’s Soweto Derby, but this can’t go on. A disaster is looming
How do Lionesses solve full-back succession problem?
Will the Lionesses find a solution for their full-back problem in time for the 2027 Women’s World Cup?
R450,000 tax-free gift for South Africans
Raising South Africa’s annual tax-free investment limit from R36,000 to R46,000 allows investors to reach the R500,000 lifetime cap sooner, boosting savings over the long run.
One town in South Africa with almost no crime
Orania is a small South African town located along the Orange River in the Karoo region of the Northern Cape province, and it experiences just four to five serious crime offences per year.
PRISONERS OF WAR: Rights groups condemn Israeli push for death penalty for Palestinians
A proposed bill that was sponsored by Zionists is being debated in the Knesset. It has support from a range of political parties, but has been widely condemned by international rights groups.
Rise in Romanian speakers sees calls for language to be a GCSE option
Romanian is the most widely spoken foreign first language in London with 159,000 speakers.
EXTREME CHALLENGES : ‘Crazy, beautiful’: Crossing False Bay twice is these swimmers’ toughest endurance test yet
Over the past two years, Pretoria Boys High alumni Chris Oldnall and Peet Crowther have tackled tough and technical open-water swims to raise money for scholarships and inspire others to new heights too.
‘When somebody is injured, what can we do?’ Ouaddou responds to Kaze’s remark
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou refused to be drawn into his Amakhosi counterpart Cedric Kaze’s statement that Bucs players were faking injuries to kill time in Saturday’s Soweto derby
Britain’s Kavanagh stuns ex-champion Moreno with three weeks’ preparation
Britain’s Lone’er Kavanagh claims the biggest win of his career as he upsets former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno in Mexico City.
Four-try Sivo stars as Leeds thrash Hull KR in Vegas
Maika Sivo’s stunning four-try display helps Leeds Rhinos thrash Hull KR 58-6 in Las Vegas.
Khamenei killing puts limits of self-defence under UN Charter to the test
The United Nations Charter prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of another state, the only recognised exception being self-defence in response to an armed attack