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News24 | Republicans back Trump, Democrats attack ‘illegal’ Iran war
Republicans largely welcomed strikes launched Saturday by US forces and ally Israel against Iran, but prominent Democrats condemned what they called an illegal aggression.

Why Getting Your Small SA Business Online Costs Less Than You Think
For many small South African businesses, the idea of getting a website still feels bigger and more expensive than it needs to be.

South Africa’s AI Regulation: Why a 2027 policy may be too little too late
South Africa won’t have a formal AI policy until 2027. Its “middle-of-the-road” approach may leave citizens’ data and rights unprotected.

SARS coming after taxpayers who do two things
SARS will soon receive detailed, standardised data on taxpayers’ crypto and offshore financial activity, making non-disclosure or incorrect classification far easier to detect and increasing the risk of audits and penalties.

Easy way to make healthcare more affordable in South Africa
Nicholas Woode-Smith, a senior associate of the Free Market Foundation, argues that training more doctors is the path to lowering healthcare costs.
News24 | Trump warns some Americans may die amid US strikes in Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States had begun “major combat operations” in Iran, warning that there may be US casualties.

South African property market confidence at a record high
South Africa’s property market confidence is holding at a record-high of 87%, driven by strong optimism and buying activity among younger and inland homeowners despite ongoing economic pressures.
News24 | Nina Keyser | The Budget quietly dropped a tax change bombshell
The 2026 Budget Speech contains an important new tax amendment, writes Nina Keyser of Webber Wentzel. But it comes too late for one company, which fought a hard battle against SARS.

The psychology of car colours in focus
As cars become more digital, colour becomes a branding tool — almost like choosing a smartphone finish

South Africa is wasting its most important resource
By failing to grow the economy fast enough to absorb South Africa’s labour force, the country is wasting its most important resource.

Iran hits US Gulf base in retaliation against attacks on Tehran
US President Donald Trump warned members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard to lay down their arms or face ‘certain death’.

R100 billion spent on BEE skills development and nothing to show for it
Minister Parks Tau said that with the number of companies contributing to BEE skills development programmes, if BEE were working, South Africa would not have a critical skills gap.