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The South African rand jumped by over 2% in early trade on Wednesday, sending the currency to its best level against the US dollar in over a month.

SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter collected R2.01 trillion in the last financial year, the most tax revenue in South Africa’s history.

Potential defects may affect vehicle safety systems and battery performance

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One of the unemployed teachers, Mbali Duma is demanding answers from the department.

A SAPS captain accused of fraud and theft granted bail and will return to court later this year.

Two key witnesses are set to take centre stage, after the enquiry’s Easter recess.

Other security companies include Gubis 85 Solution and Izingwenya 210 Investments.

Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies

The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.

He will serve out the rest of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s term, which ends in January 2027.

Yetbarek Dawit is alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar operation, using torture to raise money.

Mourning the deaths, the president says it was a “race against the clock” to find others affected.

Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.

There are fears South Sudan may be plunged back into a civil war less than a decade after it ended.

A property company has won an appeal for compensation from SANRAL for the expropriation of its property in Hoedspruit.

The rand has taken a sharp turn as markets celebrated a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, averting potential disaster in the Middle East—for now.

Here are the five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 8 April.

The political parties are calling for judges to undergo lifestyle audits, citing accountability concerns, judicial overreach and the delayed Phala Phala judgment

Faro says she learned with shock about what has been happening at the TMPD.

Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is probing political Interference in the criminal justice system.

The Russian Olympic Committee will make cash payments to 116 of the country’s athletes who were not allowed to compete at the Winter Olympics.

It’s a two-team race for the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title between current log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates.

Ireland full-back Stacey Flood says “a performance is really important” for Scott Bemand side against England in their opening Women’s Six Nations game.

The Oklahoma City Thunder sweep past the LA Lakers to move closer to another Western Conference title.

Talk about well done! Stellenbosch’s VUUR Restaurant has made the cut on a list ranking the best steak restaurants in the world.

Security issues on the SABC TV licence online payment portal are preventing customers from transacting, and worse …

From speeding to sparring: Watch these Checkers Sixty60 drivers come to blows with each other on the pavement of a busy road…

According to the municipality, the Durban central and southern regions were the worst affected, with 22 incidents reported.

Veteran SABC presenter Zandi Nhlapo has traded the relentless pace of full-time TV for something far more powerful.

“If he was the best player, then I’m also happy with that, it’s not a problem,” Kompany told reporters.

Inclusion of the Executive ups the Tiggo range count to six derivatives, and the third priced below R500 000.

In Telegram groups, men are sharing thousands of nonconsensual images of women and girls, buying spyware, and engaging in doxing and sexual abuse.

Nasa’s Artemis II moon mission captivated millions, offering a rare moment of global unity amid grim headlines.

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Oil prices already recovered following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East.

The Changan Uni-S is a midsize SUV for under R400,000.

The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better.

Two Kent women share their experiences with endometriosis in hopes to raise awareness.

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