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About 1,200 beneficiaries of the R350 state social grant have used the money to invest in and buy a bakery, a supermarket and a butchery — all within six months.

The move comes after a series of arson attacks at Jewish sites, as well as a double stabbing.

KZN police launch search for suspects after R13m of cocaine seized at Durban harbour

Two police officers from Tactical Response Team have been killed in a single motor vehicle crash

SA Spaza Shop Association has raised concern over rising violence targeting informal traders.

It was one of the deadliest Israeli strikes of the Gaza war, devastating one extended family. A year and a half later, the survivors find their loved ones’ remains.

U.S. and allies hold their largest drills yet in the Philippines near Taiwan, showcasing new tactics and alliances to deter China—while Beijing stages its own exercises nearby.

Zelenskyy rebuked Moscow for what he said was its “utter cynicism” in launching the attacks after Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire over two days later this week.

The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s recent history.

DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Severe weather conditions have forced the temporary closure of dozens of schools in the Western Cape.

Standard Bank’s Smart ID rollout has reached a milestone of 50 branches, making it the second-most prolific bank in the partnership with Home Affairs, after Capitec.

Airlines have removed nearly two million seats from flights over the month, data from Cirium shows.

Bram Fischer Shopping Centre in Johannesburg is going under the hammer next week, offering investors potentially R15 million in income per year.

Adams’ lawyer says he’s likely to appear in court tomorrow, as he has not yet been formally charged

Fadiel Adams faces charges of fraud and defeating and or obstruction the course of justice.

Hawks Major-General Hendrik Flynn, on Tuesday testified before the Madlanga Commission.

Delegates will gather at the Olive Convention Centre in Durban to elect its new leadership.

Gavin Hunt was left frustrated after Stellenbosch FC conceded two quick goals before halftime against Orlando Pirates.

South African rugby will blend nostalgia with anticipation when the Springboks face the Barbarians in their opening match of the 2026 season.

Abdeslam Ouaddou says Orlando Pirates’ win over Stellenbosch FC keeps them in the Betway Premiership title race praising his players as warriors.

This week it’s the Champions League semi-final second legs with teams battling to reach the 34th final of the competition since its rebranding in 1992-93. But can you name every single finalist from 1993 to 2025?

Objection after museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from list of countries of ancient Levant and Egypt and from some explanatory panels

The Palestinian ambassador to the UK has called for Foreign Office intervention after the British Museum removed references to Palestine from its exhibits.

The UK recognised the state of Palestine in September 2025, but the same year the museum removed the name...

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This follows an Orange Level 8 warning issued by the SA Weather Service forecasting prolonged and disruptive rainfall from 5 to 7 May.

Affected schools are expected to reopen on Friday, 8 May.

Craig Zackey will partner Eight On Eighteen in preparation race.

Samsung’s SmartThings platform turns connected appliances into automated routines that save time and electricity.

Armand Kruger of NEC XON argues that legacy “trusted network” thinking is now a systemic risk.

A merger of Paymenow and PayCurve will create a 100-strong fintech serving 750 000 employees in four countries.

FlySafair is hosting its annual birthday sale today with tickets going for as little as R12.

Ferrari has seen a recent drop in both orders and share value.

The Honda FIT is a compact hatchback ideal for South Africans who need a comfortable, affordable, and powerful car for urban driving.

There is a common misconception among motorists that trackers and dashcams drain a car’s battery.

A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city’s parks.

Dr Punam joins us to discuss the red flags to look out for in your health.