SATURDAY, 02 MAY 2026, 03:06
The South African Weather Service has issued warnings of severe thunderstorms that could cause infrastructure damage, flooding, and travel disruptions across at least four provinces, while coastal winds threaten beachfront activities in the Western Cape as a cold front moves along the south-west coast.
The US Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling guts the Voting Rights Act. South Africans will find this ‘colorblind’ logic familiar.
The IDC has not confirmed whether a formal board inquiry was conducted into the Tinley Club Med transaction, leaving key governance questions unanswered
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Words and sayings only Saffas would understand, from “howzit” to “just now”, reveal South Africa’s humour, culture and daily rhythm.
The driver hit a parked car and veered off the road into the river – about 12 miles south of Paris – early on Thursday.
The Bank’s latest meeting reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war.
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Steve Barker has now won two major trophies in his coaching career after getting his first with Stellenbosch FC in 2023.
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The completion of the Brixton Reservoir and Water Tower marks a notable addition to Johannesburg’s strained water infrastructure, increasing local storage and pressure capacity in key supply zones. However, without addressing systemic leaks, ageing pipelines and broader network instability, the project’s long-term effectiveness remains uncertain and largely untested under real stress conditions.
Managing money in 2026 means harder choices for South Africans as fuel, food and transport rise, while gold and crypto tempt anxious savers.
Christopher Harborne tells the Telegraph he could return to the UK to get around a donations cap.
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The new Omoda C4 has been unveiled at the Beijing International Auto Show 2026, adding another model to the Chinese carmaker’s growing crossover range.
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