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While Ramadan is primarily a time of spiritual growth, many of the principles it reinforces also reflect the mindset necessary for long-term success in the financial markets.

Political analyst Prince Mashele said people who are scared of the MK Party are scared of the dead lion.

Six planets – Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune – will all be visible in the night sky.

In September 2025, the South African Human Rights Commission warned that the malnutrition crisis in this province qualifies as a ‘disaster’.

He was intercepted at the airport before he could board a flight to Singapore earlier this week.

Maria Makgato and Kudzai Ndlovu, were shot and killed at a dumping site at Onverwacht farm.

More than 260 000 animals have been affected by the outbreak.

The court heard that the minor was sexually abused by the man since the age of three.

Pakistan carried out airstrikes hours after Afghanistan launched a cross-border attack in the latest escalation of violence between the neighboring countries. The clashes are making a Qatar-mediated ceasefire appear increasingly shaky.

Pakistan’s defense minister said that his country ran out of “patience” and considers that there is now an “open war” with Afghanistan, after both countries launched strikes following an Afghan cross-border attack.

Same-sex romance has flourished in Asia as a haven of fantasy and escapism for women and the queer community.

A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Violence has plagued South Africa’s highly competitive and lucrative taxi industry for decades.

The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.

Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

The management of major diamond mining group, Ekapa Mining, has announced that the company has applied for liquidation.

OUTsurance’s core South African operations are expected to see a strong rise in normalised earnings, while other parts of the group struggle.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Friday, 27 February 2026.

Paul O’Sullivan walked out during proceedings, claiming that he needed to catch a flight

Suspended Ekurhuleni HR Head Linda Gxasheka is accused of protecting Julius Mkhwanazi.

Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan walked out of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee in Cape Town.

The ANC provincial working committee in the Free State has been accused of defying the party’s deployees in government, resulting in the near collapse of the Matjhabeng local municipality. Sources say provincial chairperson Mxolisi Dukwana and secretary Polediso Motsoeneng have used their political power to undermine premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae’s intervention in the municipality, which is […]

Kaizer Chiefs will lock horns with arch-rivals Orlando Pirates in a sold-out clash at the iconic FNB Stadium on Saturday, 28 February.

Italy’s Andrea Pavan has withdrawn from the DP World Tour’s SA Open after sustaining injuries in a freak accident ahead of the tournament.

Welsh cyclist Zoe Backstedt is preaching the importance of wearing a helmet after a scary training crash.

There’s hope for the critically endangered African penguin yet after SANCCOB revealed its record-making hatching milestone.

No more hiding! Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has finally confirmed his romance with model and influencer, Sarah Langa…

Cape Town transgender content creator Meghan Saulse is celebrating a milestone – receiving her gender-affirming identity document…

An Afrikaner refugee has disputed claims he is living on US welfare after posting pictures of a food hamper…

The Mugabe’s still have a hold on SA politicians. Let’s see if they can pull another get out of jail free card.

Former monitors describe collecting patients without verifying court documents, trusting assurances process was legal.

Four years and 200 000 to 400 000 dead Russian soldiers later, the Russian army holds about 20% of Ukraine’s territory.

Former patients allege unlawful sectioning, absent court processes and unsupervised detox at unregistered centre.

MTN Nigeria has reported a dramatic reversal in fortunes, swinging to a profit after tax of ₦1.1-trillion.

Skills mapping evaluates your employees’ current skills, identifies gaps, anticipates the skills your business will need and visualises this information to guide training and development.

Delaying repairs or opting for replacement without understanding the full landscape can lead to unforeseen costs, safety concerns and unnecessary environmental waste.

Following the quiet exit of the Suzuki Ciaz, only a handful of affordable sedans remain in South Africa.

Nissan’s factory in Gauteng, which has been around since 1966, will soon be sold to a Chinese car brand.

South Africa’s car market is witnessing the rise of a new class of vehicle.

Aria’s parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.