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South Africa’s tax-to-GDP ratio increased from 20.2% in 1994 to 25.1% in 2024, which means citizens have the highest tax burden in history.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept reserved for science fiction. It has happening now.

Shoprite is expected to report another strong set of half-year results as the retail giant continues to go from strength to strength.

Social media has been flooded with fake, AI-generated images and videos. But will the majority of users actually care?

The department says the vaccination drive aims to protect girls from cervical cancer

Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says Senona still has credentials to enter the HQ building

China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, which ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.

The grand opening took place on Sunday, with a variety of boats and floats making their way through the city’s canals.

Ifunanya Nwangene, a former contestant in The Voice Nigeria, died after not getting the antivenom she needed.

The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.

The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a “tyrant” and “an enemy of Mali”.

Huge areas of Tshwane, and parts of Midrand, have been hit with a widespread water outage following a major power outage over the weekend.

Rawson Developers’ latest development, The Botanist, represents a new category of City Bowl living.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 2 February 2026.

Food pantries are run by schools in North Yorkshire in a bid to help parents, and tackle food waste.

The Madlanga Commission has delivered its first interim report to President Ramaphosa.

Julius Malema assured party officials that his leadership of the EFF is not under threat.  

The IEC has been registering voters in ward 22, in the Abaqulusi Municipality

Malema says people cannot demand services from government if they do not participate in elections

When it comes to transfer windows, it’s not all about the numbers – the letters are important too!

Hugo Ekitike’s form gives Liverpool a dilemma when Alexander Isak returns from injury, says ex-Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney.

Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman expressed frustration and disappointment in his team’s fourth-place finish at the HSBC SVNS Singapore.

Here is how the latest URC log looks after the Sharks and Bulls picked up good wins that will keep their playoff hopes alive and well.

Government has ‘learned lesson’ of botched welfare overhauls but MPs say they will not back cost-saving measures

Ministers have “learned the lesson” of botched welfare changes and are on a sustained lobbying blitz of Labour MPs over an overhaul of special educational needs, Labour MPs told the Guardian, as they said they would not back measures aimed at saving money.

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The best in music strutted their stuff on Sunday on the red carpet at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Mustadafin Foundation, a Cape Town-based, non-profit organisation, is calling on the public to contribute to their school supply drive.

A 29-year-old mother delivered the set of male conjoined twins at Mankweng Hospital.

Judge says the inference of mala fides by the fund and former CEO Collins Letsoalo in bringing the counter application is ‘inescapable’.

Zuma and former president Thabo Mbeki filed separate applications to recuse Khampepe last month.

The squeaky-clean feeling you get after stepping out of the shower may actually be a sign that your skin is under stress.

Growthpoint Properties has commenced a major R270 million redevelopment of Paarl Mall in the Western Cape, set to expand its gross lettable area to 44,474m². “Paarl Mall’s extensive upgrade and extension project is the result of a deliberate strategy to optimise its retail mix and elevate the shopper experience,” says Gavin Jones, Growthpoint Properties Head […]

Digicloud Africa expects strong growth in 2026 as Gemini and Google security drive enterprise adoption across Africa.

The US database software giant plans to achieve its funding objective by using a combination of debt and equity financing.

What’s stopping sunny South Africa’s solar industry? Court case sheds light on the wider problem Wikus Kruger, University of Cape Town A South African solar manufacturer, ARTsolar, is taking the government and several renewable energy developers to court. The case focuses on local content rules for renewable energy projects. ARTsolar says it invested in new manufacturing […]

The South African government has announced its plans to boost local vehicle manufacturing.

Several brands contributed to the incredible sales year experienced by the local motor industry in 2025.

Sales momentum has seen Jetour break into the top 10 best-selling vehicle brands in South Africa.

After having to halt their first attempt due to an injury, the couple are ready to set off again.