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George Russell has had to be satisfied with proving himself against his team-mate until now but he may now have a car with which he can challenge for the title.

Discovery CEO Adrian Gore argues that South Africa is turning a corner, with improved infrastructure performance, stronger state finances and a shifting national mood laying the groundwork for renewed confidence.

King Sabatha Dalindyebo residents allege they have been served with high municipal bills.

Madlanga Inquiry is probing the infiltration of the criminal justice system by syndicates.

The Department of Agriculture was briefing the portfolio committee on foot -and-mouth disease

The case has gripped South Korea, where there is no regulation on how far into pregnancy an abortion can take place.

Washington says the two countries are combatting what the US calls designated terrorist organisations in the South American country.

It is the fourth Australian death at a Japanese ski resort this year.

A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

Rwanda accused Washington’s move as “one sided” and politically motivated.

Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.

Woolworths’ operations have seen sales growth, but the group’s gross profit margin and overall profit have taken a hit.

A BBC investigation speaks to electricians and families setting up illegal meter bypasses to steal power.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.

Ramaphosa says there are signs that eThekwini Working Group has addressed service delivery issues

Brown Mogotsi will learn if the Commission accepts his sick note for his absence, on Monday

Deputy National Police Commissioner Lt General Mosikili outlines her role in the disbandment of PKTT

JUST IN: Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota has passed away.

New Zealand Rugby confirmed a new All Blacks head coach, ending weeks of uncertainty ahead of the pivotal season in this World Cup cycle.

Jade Jones says her journey from reaching the pinnacle of taekwondo to being at the bottom of boxing has been a “humbling” one as she prepares for her boxing debut against Egypt Criss on 7 March.

Leeds director Peter Lowy warns the club’s planned expansion of Elland Road must progress this time or he fears it may never materialise

Steve Thompson speaks to former England team-mate Ben Youngs about his early onset dementia.

Literacy experts say move comes over cost concerns and fears costumes can detract from reading for pleasure

Schools in England are moving away from pupils dressing up as their favourite literary characters for World Book Day, with experts telling MPs they feared the costs of costumes undermined efforts to increase reading for pleasure.

Jonathan Douglas, chief executive of the National Literacy...

30-year-old Ali Sonday was eliminated on ‘Masterchef South Africa’ after his pan went up in flames on the latest episode of the series.

March started on a good note for South African fashion designer Gert-Johan Coetzee, whose dress was worn by Skai Jackson.

Shashi Naidoo’s comments about the conflict in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, has caused a stir online…

The DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has trolled Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi in a billboard unveiled amid her campaign.

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According to the GDE, schools will implement catch-up plans to help affected pupils recover lost curriculum time.

Masuku’s election as deputy mayor and Treasury’s warning reveal a city teetering between succession politics and financial collapse.

Digital philanthropy is entrenched in the African domain, not with flags and troops, but with cloud servers and algorithms.

Otinga, a new AI-powered innovation partner for enterprise businesses, has officially launched with a clear mission: to help organisations run impactful, practical and scalable innovation programmes that deliver measurable business value. Built for large enterprises navigating constant disruption, Otinga helps organisations move beyond “innovation theatre” and into structured,...

February 28, 2026 — Lucid Trading has announced a comprehensive restructuring of its Live Program alongside the launch of a new premium product, the LucidMaxx Daily Payout Account. The update introduces faster onboarding, simplified risk models, enhanced bonus incentives, and improved payout mechanics — addressing months of trader feedback. Traders can use discount code FUTURE […]

During MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei released 115 industrial intelligence showcases, together with its customers, during Industrial Digital and Intelligent Transformation Summit 2026. The summit, titled Advancing Industrial All Intelligence, was held by Huawei to explore new practices in industrial intelligence with its customers, partners, and peers. In addition, Huawei also announced the launch...

One Chinese automaker has seen its sales figures dip below a major rival’s.

Gauteng is home to more than two-thirds of the country’s carjacking hotspots.

Cape Town’s plan to build a new barrier along its most dangerous road has been criticized for “Apartheid-style spatial logic” meant to hide poverty.

A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty.

It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains.

The TV presenter shares how counselling has given her new perspectives on life.

Emma-Louise Amanshia speaks to Anya Aggarwal, a mental health clinician who helps people using the Wysa AI chatbot.