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Sandra Almeida — the first woman in SA to hold a professional boxing licence — goes to Lusaka in March, where she will be involved in what can best be described as a “grudge” fight with former world female boxing champion Esther Phiri of Zambia.

Ford is in talks with BYD to purchase batteries for its hybrid models, potentially using them in markets outside the US, amid declining demand for EVs.

Far-right groups push a dangerous narrative about who belongs in SA and who must be pushed out

Vusumuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala claimed that information was deleted from his cellphone.

4 Mpumalanga municipalities – Chief Albert Luthuli, Mbombela, Nkomazi & Mkhondo – urgently need aid.

The site was shutdown last December after the community raised safety concerns.

Limpopo is experiencing floods as a result of heavy rains.

Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison, the first verdict in eight criminal trials for allegations that include his 2024 martial law decree.

At least 19 people are now believed to have died in recent weeks in northern South Africa during floods.

Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child’s death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

President vetoes attempt by lawmakers to amend the constitution to retain control

Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict.

Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) went from a world-class facility to a complete disaster despite receiving R500 million to revamp the facility.

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Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that petrol and diesel users in South Africa are lining up for a big cut to pricing in the new year.

Aveng has announced the retirement of its Group CEO, Scott Cummins, with the JSE-listed construction company now looking for a permanent replacement.

ActionSA says whistle blowers have been targeted and even killed for speaking out against corruption

Risk analysis had revealed that almost the whole SAPS in Gauteng was working with criminal cartels.

The provincial secretary says he will accept nomination for chairperson of the ANC

Orlando Pirates will resume the league next week but there could be without one player who is still nursing an injury.

Today’s roundup.

A tasty top-flight tie and two of Sunday’s main operatives are in focus in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.

The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a “blunt instrument”.

Spain’s veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias has rejected allegations of abuse lodged against him by two female ex-employees.

A wandering white rhino got caught in the heavy downpour at Kruger National Park, necessitating a rescue operation.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s daughter Chicago West is turning eight.

Five Bok team-mates are in line for the top award for 2025.

Nearly 50 000 cases of unlawful arrest and detention are pending.

Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has described the floods in the province as a ‘dark cloud’ that has devastated the province.

“I think it’s an interesting fixture, considering the nature of the competition,” said Rasebotja.

Uber South Africa declined to comment about how it incentivises drivers to keep their vehicles well maintained.

When taxpayers dispute an assessment, the expectation is straightforward: either the taxpayer wins and the assessment is reduced, or the South African Revenue Services (SARS) wins and the assessment remains unchanged. However, recent cases raise a surprising question – could the Tax Court ever order SARS to increase an assessment? This possibility has sparked debate […]

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Mercedes-Benz has launched a new special-edition model for the GLA SUV in South Africa.

The national taxi council has announced that major changes are on the cards for its operators.

Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests.

A study found the 10 consistently worst-performing centres were all in the Midlands and North of England.