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South Africa’s immigration reform proposals have sparked concern that a “tax reform by stealth” could be introduced by allowing SARS to tax immigrants regardless of status.

Specialists hampered by limited helicopters

Toyota has streamlined its local Corolla hatchback and sedan range, reducing the line-up to a single, high-specification hybrid derivative.

ZF is cutting thousands of jobs as it struggles with a slowdown in production

The deployment will ensure long term safety of residents who fled their homes fearing illegal miners

Parents are still queuing at WC education offices to secure school placement for their children.

A mob allegedly attacked a man suspected of housebreaking at Jerome village in Limpopo.

Cat Matlala is facing 11 counts of attempted murder along with a string of other charges.

As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.

President Trump’s tariffs and rhetoric have spurred some longtime U.S. allies to diversify their trade ties away from the U.S. Some are going cap-in-hand to Asian superpowers China and India.

The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.

Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given “a life of luxury” in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.

Ghana’s foreign minister says the influencer is a “worthy ambassador”, but some Ghanaians criticised the move.

Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Thursday, 29 January 2026.

Tens of thousands of South African directors, executives, and trustees – from leading pension funds and organisations to ambitious smaller enterprises – now depend on AgendaWorx.

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has advised Homeowners with rooftop solar not to make rushed decisions out of fear.

The motion was brought by minority party, Al Jama-ah, with the support of other minority parties

The party is also demanding a comprehensive and updated report on the most recent cases.

This has been revealed at the Madlanga Commission where Senona continues with testimony.

In 2012, Cabinet adopted the NDP as the country’s economic blueprint.

Merthyr Town are hoping to secure back-to-back promotions just like Wrexham did as they bid to finish inside the top seven of the National League North.

Antonio Conte lifted the Champions League as a player in 1995-96 but has experienced nothing but despair as a manager in the competition.

Champions League pundits Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onuoha and Julien Lauren discuss Tottenham’s “clinical ability” to score goals away from home and Thomas Frank’s “great achievement” to handle the pressure.

Champions League pundits Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onuoha and Julien Laurens analyse Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin’s 98th-minute goal which sent his side into the play-offs.

The SPCA has led authorities to arrest a North West man who filmed himself torturing a rat with boiling water in a video posted online…

An Afrikaner male was arrested by US ICE agents for being an ‘illegal alien’ and having a string of criminal convictions…

South African shoppers can now find products on Amazon purely through visuals, thanks to an image-based shopping tool built into the app.

A spike in properties for sale in Orania – South Africa’s whites-only town – has sparked speculation on social media…

Springbok up-and-comers are going to continue getting chances to face the best, when the world champions take on the All Blacks later this year.

The reports confirm that aviation training receives public funding, but do not confirm whether that funding works.

The Griekwastad murderer – as he’s known – was convicted of killing three family members in 2012.

It’s time for SA to come to terms with the fact that the Trump is never going to change and start looking elsewhere for trade partners.

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The Department of Home Affairs issued a record four million smart ID cards in 2025.

While many different cars are assembled in South Africa, most of them are priced well beyond the average salary.

The Department of Roads and Transport is making it easier to renew licences in Gauteng.

The Toyota Corolla Cross has received a poor rating after being tested for crash safety by Global NCAP.

Elaine Gracey was in a lot of pain but says she was expected to just put up with her menopausal symptoms.

It could transform our understanding of why diseases develop and the medicines needed to treat them, says researchers.