LEVY GAMBLE: Further fuel price relief as Godongwana again rolls the fiscal dice
There’s a R6bn funding gap behind extending the R3 fuel levy relief. It will become a cost burden that the state coffers will carry for well beyond the current budget.
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‘A superstar in the making’ – teen’s journey from dog-sitting to World Cup
Who is England newcomer Tilly Corteen-Coleman, and what does she offer Charlotte Edwards as the team’s third left-arm spinner?
Teacher said baby was ‘dead meat’, jury hears
Thirteen-month-old Preston Davey suffered 40 injuries in the months up to his death, a jury is told.
Path cleared for Everest climbers after huge ice block
Experts warn there are still risks of further ice collapses, and there are fears climbers will again have to queue to reach the summit.
News24 | King Charles meets Trump, set to address Congress amid US-UK tensions over Iran war
Britain’s King Charles arrived at the White House on Tuesday for a meeting with US President Donald Trump, as part of a state visit intended to underscore unity between the two longtime allies, despite deep divisions over the Iran war.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: Who’s afraid of El Niño?
The ‘fine and mild’ beauty of this wonderful change of season just might be overshadowed by fears of an El Niño year, particularly given South Africa’s widespread water problems.
Eastern Cape scholar transport operators to down tools on Wednesday over nonpayment
Aggrieved scholar transport operators will on Wednesday forge ahead with their protest over nonpayment by the provincial government.
News24 | Musk faces off with OpenAI in court over broken promises
Elon Musk and OpenAI boss Sam Altman faced off in a California federal court on Tuesday in a blockbuster trial that could have far-reaching consequences for the AI industry and oblige the ChatGPT maker to profoundly revamp its business.
America’s special relationship ‘probably Israel’, says UK ambassador to US
The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the King’s state visit.
PERSONAL FINANCE : The car finance maze — and how to choose your way out
Buying a car should feel like freedom. Instead, the finance conversation often feels like stepping into a maze where every turn comes with a different monthly payment and a new acronym. Balloon finance, residuals, Guaranteed Future Value, and even leasing arrangements…
Iran offers crude oil supply to South Africa amid conflict
US sanctions and compliance risks cloud Pretoria’s response to Tehran’s offer
Iran offers crude oil supply to South Africa amid conflict shock
US sanctions and compliance risks cloud Pretoria’s response to Tehran’s offer
What to know about the R12.5b border redevelopment project
Minister of home affairs Leon Schreiber announced on Tuesday the successful bidders for the redevelopment of SA’s six busiest land ports of entry
AG concerns about Ekurhuleni and Tshwane finances — warns of environment ‘prone to abuse’
Audit reveals systemic failures in supply chain processes and legislative compliance
Tshwane metro deputy chief Umashi Dhlamini denies Sergeant Nkosi captured CFO Gareth Mnisi
Three officials — TMPD deputy chief Umashi Dhlamini, Sergeant Fanie Nkosi and CFO Gareth Mnisi — have been implicated in orchestrating approval of a list of security companies for a R2.9 billion contract
Dances with Wolves star Nathan Chasing Horse jailed for at least 37 years for sexual assault
The 49-year-old exploited his position as a spiritual leader to prey on Indigenous women and girls, the US court heard.
Hongqi eyes Stellantis Spain plant for European expansion
Hongqi is negotiating with Stellantis to produce EVs in Spain by 2028.
News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms, rain in 3 provinces; cloudy, cool in rest of SA
The South African Weather Service has issued warnings of severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, which may lead to localised flooding in parts of the North West, Free State and Northern Cape, while damaging waves my develop along the coastline in parts of the Eastern Cape.