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One way to make over R100,000 tax-free in South Africa
Research shows that investing in a TFSA as early as possible in the tax year significantly boosts tax-free returns through additional compounding.

‘Ghost Elephants’ explores nature, myth and memory
A haunting journey into Angola’s wild highlands, ‘Ghost Elephants’ follows Steve Boyes and KhoiSan master trackers as they search for a mythical elephant
News24 | Netshitenzhe urges govt to adopt ‘strategic posture’ amid shifts in global power
Former ANC policy guru Joel Netshitenzhe has advised that South Africa needs to maintain a “strategic posture” as the balance of power in geopolitics appears to be shifting in favour of China.

Standard Bank opening ‘new’ smart ID branches across South Africa
Standard Bank has gone live with Smart ID application and renewal services at four of its branches, with it planning to expand the rollout to 30 branches by the end of the month.

World-first privacy display on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is redefining mobile privacy
With the recently launched Galaxy S26 series, Samsung unveiled a breakthrough feature that is set to change the way users experience privacy on their phones. Building on decades of display innovation, the AI(artificial intelligence)-powered Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces the mobile industry and world’s first built-in Privacy Display – a revolutionary technology that protects personal […]

Mogotsi and Matlala played me out of R8.4 million, says Carrim
North West businessman Suliman Carrim told the Madlanga commission he lost R8.4 million after funding Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s healthcare company, alleging he was misled by both Matlala and Brown Mogotsi

South Africa’s richest woman gets a personal message from SARS boss
Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka said she received a personal “welcome back” message from SARS boss Edward Kieswetter upon her return to South Africa in 2025.

The Ekurhuleni University: An idea whose time has come
The call for the establishment of the university has reverberated across multiple levels of government, from the Presidency to various national ministries and the Gauteng Provincial Government.

Bringing it home: SA is leading the charge to make anti-HIV jab for Africa
South Africa’s National Aids Council, Sanac, has asked local drug companies to submit applications by April 7 to make generic versions of an anti-HIV jab that could end Aids by 2043 in the country. The original version of the once-every-six-months shot, known as lenacapavir, is produced by the US pharmaceutical company, Gilead Sciences. Sanac will submit a shortlist of successful applicants,...

African Bank appoints new chief executive
African Bank has appointed veteran banker Zweli Manyathi as its next chief executive as the lender enters what its board describes as a consolidation phase following several years of expansion and acquisitions. The bank announced that current group chief executive Kennedy Bungane will step down after five years in the role, during which he led […]
News24 | Virginia Giuffre’s brothers demand to know who visited Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
Two brothers of one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent accusers visited the sex offender’s former New Mexico ranch for the first time to demand the Trump administration release unredacted documents to reveal the identities of men their late sister alleged sexually abused her at the property.

Highlands echo with sound: Wakkerstroom Music Festival turns 15
Music Festival at Wakkerstroom promises to strike a high note for a magical 15th anniversary weekend.

SPAR under siege – but it has an ace up its sleeve
One local asset manager is betting on SPAR at a time when many others are turning away, based on an often overlooked part of the retailer’s operations.

Capitec rolling out smart ID services across South Africa
Capitec has launched its first in-branch smart ID self-service terminal, as part of its collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs.

Mid-year reflections: Recalibrating for greater impact and delivery
The mid-term presents the entity with an opportunity to analyse its performance, re-evaluate and recalibrate operations towards its planned goals.
News24 | Cyclist dies during Cape Town Cycle Tour
The Cape Town Cycle Tour has confirmed that a cyclist died, due to a suspected heart attack, during Sunday’s event.

SARS is coming after crypto traders South Africa
With SARS now sharing information with over 120 countries, it warned crypto traders and service providers to report their transactions, or face penalties for non-compliance.