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The World Bank has priced a $120m spekboom restoration bond in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, linking investor returns to ecosystem recovery

IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepya has emphasised that the commission will investigate registration irregularities

Why South Africans in the UK now include a weekly Savanna shop, turning familiar groceries into everyday essentials rather than occasional treats.

China’s most recent five-year plan released earlier this year presented a blueprint for “AI Plus”, a national project to embed AI systems into manufacturing, healthcare and almost every other corner of the economy.

Hezbollah and Israel traded fire just hours after the ceasefire extension was announced, underscoring its fragility.

After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for three weeks, President Trump says. And, the Trump administration is easing rules on medical marijuana.

As the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports drags on, thousands of seafarers are stranded on ships, and economic shockwaves ripple around the world.

What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.

A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.

William Ruto says Kenyans speak “some of the best English in the world” while it is hard to understand Nigerians.

Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.

Statistics Jersey says there have been “sharp increases” in some energy prices.

South Africa’s equity market started 2026 on strong footing, but the war in Iran erased many of the early gains in the South African equity market.

Alarm bells are ringing over the uncertainty of jet fuel availability beyond May 2026. Industry leaders are warning of serious consequences for airlines, passengers, and regional economies if fuel supplies fall.

The Public Global Inequality Dialogue aims to address the global inequality crisis.

Julius Mkhwanazi faces charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice.

Suspended TMPD Deputy Chief Umashi Dhlamini is implicated in tender rigging.

On Thursday, Major Lebogang Phiri from the Roads Policing division testified.

Republic of Ireland centre-half Liam Scales and Scottish midfielder Luke McCowan sign contract extensions with Celtic.

Former Formula 1 driver Allan McNish is named racing director of the Audi F1 team.

Manager Phil Parkinson has sympathy with Wrexham supporters over ticket prices for Sunday’s Championship game at champions Coventry City.

Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns star Teko Modise has listed Relebohile Mofokeng, Aubrey Modiba and Teboho Mokoena for the Footballer of the Season award.

Lucy O’Brien was shocked when she discovered how high interest rates were leading to ballooning debt

Like many of my drowning-in-debt “plan 2” student loan comrades, I didn’t think twice about diving straight into a master’s degree, bright-eyed and fresh out of my undergraduate course in 2021.

To say I was naive to the additional financial burden would be an understatement. Even less did I...

Mzansi Magic announced that indeed ‘cameras will keep rolling’ as season 9 of ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ gets extended by four episodes.

Capitec is the youngest and the only bank in the country’s Big Five that does not operate retail branches abroad.

The Takealot House of Beauty is back at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 24 to 26 April 2026. Here is everything you need to know before you go.

Lamola said the SADC region is not constrained by a lack of frameworks or vision, but by weak implementation

President extends Israel Lebanon ceasefire and hopes for three way meeting. Iran closes Strait of Hormuz while US blocks ports.

As sales soar, some say trackers can help animal anxiety or weightloss while others advise leaving diagnoses to the vet

Pet health and activity trackers are bounding on to the market but experts are split on whether they are the cat’s pyjamas or barking up the wrong tree.

As owners monitor their own step count, heart rate, skin temperature and calories burned via wearable tech, a host of...

Meta has signed an agreement to deploy AWS Graviton processors at scale.

Dyson’s newest stick vacuum has a fresh, streamlined look and some limitations. But I still keep reaching for it.

Clean your house without the constraint of a power cord with these cordless stick vacuums.

Recent investigations by Bidvest Protea Coin have identified more than 100 suspected illicit fuel depots in South Africa.

A used Toyota Fortuner will set you back almost half a million rand.

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South Africa’s move to eight-year driving licences will go ahead, despite taking longer than expected.

There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.

Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide “substantial levels” of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.