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Lobby groups are urging the government to zero-rate chicken for VAT in the 2026 Budget to improve affordability and nutrition for low-income households.

EFF leader Julius Malema will address the media on Wednesday on the outcomes of the party’s meeting at the weekend.

Michael Schumacher’s first Formula One race-winning car has been sold at auction for €5,082,000, confirming its status as one of the most historically important Grand Prix machines ever offered publicly.

Eleven people died when the Toyota Quantum taxi they were travelling in collided with a truck.

The Winter Olympics brings hundreds of the world’s best winter athletes to northern Italy, where they will face off in 16 different sports across two and a half weeks. Here’s how to follow along.

As the United States considers possible military action against Iran, it’s also weighing another military move — withdrawing the last U.S. forces from Syria.

As Sudan’s humanitarian crisis deepens, the U.S. and global allies have pledged millions more in assistance, but diplomatic roadblocks and aid obstructions are hindering progress.

A new round of peace talks to end Russia’s war on Ukraine begin Wednesday in Abu Dhabi.

The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

The appointment of a dead opposition politician to a presidential panel caused embarrassment.

Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.

Hodan Mohamud Diiriye faced a firing squad after being found guilty of beating Saabirin Saylaan to death.

Precious metal price voliatility continues as geopolitical tensions push investors to safe-haven assets.

South African digital bank TymeBank has officially transitioned to GoTyme Bank, marking the next chapter in the bank’s evolution as part of the global Tyme Group.

DA leader John Steenhuisen addressed the media in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday.

The Ad Hoc Committee was established to investigate allegations by KZN’s Police Commissioner.

Both officials are currently suspended pending investigations linked to separate allegations

Pietermaritzburg High Court rules on Zuma, Thales leave to appeal matter.

It’s 20 years to the day since Alan Shearer became Newcastle United’s all-time leading goalscorer, with his 201st strike in black and white. But which of his 206 Toon goals stand out? Alan picked his favourites earlier this season on Football Focus, live from St James’ Park.

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has provided an update on the club’s injury list, with several key players set to return.

Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds are fired up to make amends on Wednesday for the agony of their mixed doubles curling semi-final against Norway in 2022.

General ticket sales opened this week following a pre-sale period for registered buyers, with demand strongest for the Cape Town Test.

Formal approval given for new university group to operate from August, with both institutions keeping their names

The universities of Greenwich and Kent have confirmed they have been given formal approval to merge into the UK’s first “super-university”.

The merged entity will be the third-largest higher education institution in the UK, the universities said, and is consulting on being named the...

ICE in? Gayton McKenzie has backed US President Donald Trump’s administration, including the recent violent clashes with immigrants.

Lunga Mofokeng joins ‘Skeem Saam’ as a charismatic teacher with secrets.

Two snakes were removed from the singer’s apartment.

The two DA candidates had served the ANC and regained the seats they previously held for their former party.

Before, my understanding of cancer came straight from television: families crying, patients sitting through chemotherapy, and, eventually, death.

As stablecoin adoption rises, traditional financial institutions are rushing meet the needs of businesses and consumers.

The current digital landscape in South Africa is being transformed by the development of new mobile-first platforms, which have made smartphones the focal point for entertainment and payment systems. With more and more people in South Africa opting for mobile devices for their activities, including entertainment, payment, and purchase of goods and services, the design […]

Digital Law Company CEO and founder Emma Sadleir fully supports a social media ban for underage South Africans but says it can’t be enforced.

Takealot has expanded its on-demand delivery service to parts of Durban.

The National Consumer Commission has issued a recall for South Africa’s cheapest hatchback.

Citroën has updated the affordable C3 crossover for South Africa.

A leaked review uncovers “bullying and harassment” and “violent behaviour” at Wales’ largest hospital.

Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is “unsustainable”.