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Good news for South African employers who have fired employees
A recent Labour Appeal Court ruling confirmed that employers can enforce restraint-of-trade clauses after dismissal, even following short or contentious employment.

Team GB face uphill task for four-man bobsleigh medal
Team GB face an uphill task to win an Olympic medal in the four-man bobsleigh event as they sit seventh at the halfway point in Cortina.

Watch: Baby monkey Punch cuddles soft toy after being abandoned by mother
A young Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan went viral, after videos showed him playing with a soft toy that zookeepers gave him for comfort.
EXCLUSIVE | Cuban security forces exit Venezuela as US pressure mounts
Severing Venezuela’s relationship with Cuba is part of Washington’s broader strategy of toppling Havana’s communist-run government.

South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobility
Can South Africa leverage its mineral wealth and manufacturing expertise to secure a meaningful position in Africa’s mobility revolution? The answer requires an honest assessment of our strengths, our limitations and the strategic role the country can realistically play. South Africa’s manufacturing strengths: A world-class foundation South Africa boasts the most advanced automotive...

Climate change an existential threat, Ramaphosa says
President calls for urgent action to move South Africa’s just energy transition from commitment to delivery at the inaugural meeting of the reconstituted Presidential Climate Commission

New coaching requirements for CAF clubs, national teams competitions
CAF has released more strict coaching requirements for clubs and national teams competitions ahead of the upcoming football season.
ANALYSIS | Trump pushes US towards war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy
The US targeted nuclear sites in Iran in June, and Iran has threatened to retaliate fiercely if attacked again.

Man dies after being stabbed outside mosque
West Midlands Police says two other men were also injured outside the mosque in Smethwick.

SARS is coming after foreign property investors
New SARB and banking rules require foreign property owners earning rental income in South Africa to meet stricter tax compliance, with non-compliance risking delays or frozen non-resident accounts.

Two men aged 19 and 20 die after going missing on Yr Wyddfa
Mountain rescue teams were launched in challenging conditions to try and find the pair.

‘If we are in a bad situation, we will find a way to win,’ says Lions captain Hendricks
The Lions won the four-day title for the third season in a row

WATCH LIVE | SANDF Armed Forces Day 2026 Parade
SANDF Armed Forces Day parade.

Godongwana playing a dangerous game
South Africa’s personal income tax burden has steadily grown in recent years, but with just 6% of taxpayers paying nearly half of all personal income tax, experts warn that this is a dangerous game.