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The Wynberg Magistrate’s Court has granted alleged 28s gang boss Ralph Stanfield R250 000 bail, but he remains behind bars because his bid for bail in a separate case was previously refused.

The JSE is proposing the segmentation of its main board into prime and general segments, with the latter aimed at smaller companies that would in future have slightly less onerous listing requirements.

FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards in the 2024-25 competition.

The former chief financial officer of Star Schools, an institution specialising in matric rewrites, has been released on R100 000 bail following her arrest for allegedly embezzling over R12.3 million.

The late musician’s song is part of a project giving financial credit to nature.

Some 11 000 people have been evacuated from around the Ruang volcano in northern Indonesia amid fears it could collapse causing a tsunami after erupting multiple times.

Haiti is on the verge of collapse, with little to no government. But many Haitians have already learned to live without the support of the state, as NPR discovered traveling to Cap-Haïtien.

Indonesian authorities closed an airport and residents left homes near an erupting volcano Thursday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, and the possibility of a tsunami.

The United Kingdom’s push to send migrants to Rwanda this week again faced resistance from the House of Commons and House of Lords.

Trhas Tesfay was a champion cyclist in Ethiopia but came to the UK last year to seek asylum.

West Indies legend Courtney Walsh will be a coaching consultant as Zimbabwe’s women bid to reach a first T20 World Cup.

Cubana Chief Priest is the latest celebrity to fall foul of a crackdown on “abusing” banknotes.

Public consultation on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill is more of an “advisory” process, not a referendum, says parliament’s legal advisors.

SARS is cracking down on non-compliance and focusing on individual taxpayers to detect discrepancies in tax returns.

The education provider has consistently achieved excellent results for their marketing spend on BusinessTech.

ActionSA says municipalities need to start replacing ageing water pipes to avoid wasting water.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

Operation Dudula Movement accuses the Electoral Court of bias in handling its case against the IEC.

The Labour Party says all it wants is an opportunity to contest next month’s elections.

Former Australia batter Stuart Law is appointed head coach of the USA men’s national team.

Speculation is rife that the Cheetahs will hand Ruan Pienaar an immediate coaching role when he retires next month, tantalisingly mirroring Rassie Erasmus’ rise as a mentor at the franchise back in 2005.

Five athletes were named among the Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world including our own Siya Kolisi.

Orlando Pirates‘ management will make decisions on players’ future soon. One of them is the veteran goalkeeper Siyabonga Mpontshane. SIYABONGA MPONTSHANE TO LEAVE ORLANDO PIRATES? Mpontshane joined the Buccaneers way back in 2015 from the now-defunct Platinum Stars. The 38-year-old star has since made 88 appearances that include 34 clean sheets for Orlando Pirates. Mpontshane […]

A new report shows how transformational the initiative was. But Keir Starmer’s early-years plans lack the same vision

Sure Start did change the lives of children, a new report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) told us last week. It not only improved educational outcomes for children, particularly kids from deprived areas, but also reduced later need for education, health and care plans...

The cost of living in South Africa in 2024 is outstripping inflation. Here’s why transport, electricity and foods are so expensive …

American actress Kate Hudson will captivate fans with the musical debut of her highly anticipated album, ‘Glorious.’

persistent or frequent reverse sneezing may indicate underlying causes such as nasal mites, allergies, or dental disease.

The telenovela is currently the most-watched show on Mzansi Wethu.

TV and radio personality unveils exciting future plans.

The partnership will focus on crypto-currency use cases and financial literacy, leveraging thought leadership from Binance Academy and BankerX.

Many DStv customers might be wondering if the takeover will have any impact on their services. This is what an experienced broadcasting expert believes will happen.

The new multi-year agreement to focus on cloud migration in growth markets.

With hybrid work arrangements growing in popularity, what tools, technologies and policies are needed to ensure that remote and in-office teams can work together seamlessly?

This big bad bakkie can be anything from a water tanker to a missile launcher.

Official confirmation for South Africa remains outstanding, however, should approval be given, expect availability possibly by year-end or in early 2025.

Season heads back to Zwartkops after its opening round at the Red Star Raceway in March.

Sustainable Energy Africa is helping municipalities across the country build their capacity to register rooftop solar PV.

Corporate climate lobbying is recognised globally as a threat to effective climate change policy, the private and public sectors in SA do not perceive closed-door engagements to be problematic, write Caroline James and Emma Schuster.

South Africa is among 175 countries negotiating on a global treaty to end plastic pollution.

The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation had budgeted for 100 stranded turtle hatchlings in the whole of 2024, but the immense storm in the Western Cape resulted in hundreds of the endangered animals being washed ashore.