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Smooth Bonus funds combine investment with insurance to provide long-term investment returns while smoothing out the market’s natural short-term volatility.

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The political rumour mill went on overdrive last month when ARM announced that Motsepe had stepped down as the company’s executive chairman.

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Firm manufactures, supplies cleaning products

South Africa
Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee sent President Cyril Ramaphosa 122 questions.

South Africa
Five Ekapa mineworkers were trapped after a mud rush incident almost three weeks ago.

South Africa
Carrim says Matlala had asked him to pay Maumela R750.000.
South Africa
Evidence suggests Prasa’s shadowy security head, Alexio Papadopulo, helped alleged gang boss Ralph Stanfield capture key aspects of the multibillion-rand Cape Town Central Line railway reconstruction project.
World
A woman alleged to have fired an assault rifle at the luxury Los Angeles home of Rihanna was being held by police on Monday.

World
Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began.
World
Oil prices tanked and equities rallied following a wild day of swings that came after US President Donald Trump said the US-Israel war on Iran would be ending earlier than thought.

World
The U.S. and Israeli joint attacks on Iran have prompted alarm and intense discussion among China’s foreign policy elite as they prepare for a U.S. presidential visit.

Africa
Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Africa
Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says.

Africa
Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

Africa
Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.

Business
Absa warns that the US-Iran war in the Middle East will likely cause the South African Reserve Bank to think twice about rate cuts this year.

Business
Traders have priced out any chance of a rate cut when policymakers meet later this month, and are now positioning for hikes after that.

Business
The jump in shipments puts the world’s second largest economy on track to top the record-breaking annual trade surplus it saw in 2025.
Business

Politics
Another memorial service will take place in Bloemfontein on Thursday.

Politics
Various organisations continue to visit the home of the late struggle stalwart, Mosiuoa Lekota

Politics
The Presidency says the commission will submit a second interim report by 29 May 2026.

Politics
Lekota passed away last week and will be laid to rest this Saturday in Bloemfontein.

Sport
If there is a lesson to be found in keeping the faith when faced with setbacks, look no further than the career of Anthony Cacace.

Sport
The frustration of two fourth-placed finishes at the Winter Olympics can be a “big motivation” for Kirsty Muir, with the Scottish freestyle skier insisting she has “a lot more to give”.

Sport
Newcastle United have risen from the fourth tier to the fringe of the Women’s Super League – BBC Sport looks at how they’ve done it.

Sport
Eberechi Eze’s stunning winner for Arsenal against Mansfield and Andy Robertson’s fine strike for Liverpool feature in the best of goals of the FA Cup fifth round.
Education
[This Day] The United States Embassy in Abuja has warned of a possible terrorist threat targeting American facilities and U.S.-affiliated schools in Nigeria, urging U.S. citizens in the country to take additional security precautions.
Education
Mounting evidence shows that excessive computer use can harm children, so parents are cutting back at home. Now, the debate has shifted to the classroom.
Education
[Premium Times] A community initiative and advocacy by a socio-political group helped persuade the Oyo government to reopen 23 primary schools shut down for 10 years over security concerns.
Education
[Spotlight Initiative] Machinga District, Malawi — In Malawi, 42 per cent of girls have experienced physical violence by the age of 18, and almost half have married and left school by their eighteenth birthday. The Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme took a holistic approach to reducing violence and child marriage, and helping girls to complete their education.

Lifestyle
Hopefully you don’t live in one of the following areas, because Eskom is about to cut power of debt defaulters. Here’s the latest …
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
A modest four-roomed house in the township of Madadeni in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, holds a dear space in Penuel Mlotshwa’s heart.

Lifestyle
Yes, a new South African lottery is on the way in just two months’ time. But what does this mean for ITHUBA and existing jackpot games?

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Two elderly tourists staying on a guest farm were forced to defend themselves against three masked attackers.

Entertainment
Forget going dramatic and over the top said designer Heidi du Toit. The Class of 2026 is choosing a classic look for this year’s Matric Dance.
Entertainment
Science/Tech
A startup called Reflect Orbital wants to launch thousands of mirror-bearing satellites to reflect sunlight onto Earth at night and “power solar farms after sunset, provide lighting for rescue workers and illuminate city streets, among other things,” reports the New York Times. From the report: It is an idea seemingly out of a sci-fi movie, but the company, Reflect Orbital of Hawthorne, Calif.,...

Science/Tech
On 12 March, KRS leaders Lorraine Steyn and Ayesha Bagus will present at the Regional Scrum Gathering Cape Town 2026.

Science/Tech
Sustained success at Hardware Distribution is built on specialisation, technical knowledge, trust and consistent delivery, says Gail Holt, MD of Hardware Distribution.

Science/Tech
Logitech’s MX Master 4 mouse features customisable haptics and an actions ring digital overlay.

Motoring
A major Chinese brand may soon share a manufacturing plant with Mercedes-Benz in South Africa.

Motoring
Before buying a new car, a few questions need to be answered.

Motoring
The consistent feedback from early owners highlights not only the vehicle’s versatility but also the confidence customers are placing in the Jetour brand.

Motoring
The government is raising petrol taxes to generate revenue for the Road Accident Fund, an entity that was recently investigated for mismanagement and irregular expenditure.
Health
Though high rates of the disease persist among the nearby Indigenous communities, the Canadian government is weighing rules that may allow energy giants to release treated mining waste into the river system.

Health
Ben Cole Edwards, 30, built a career as a trauma coach after posting about being estranged from his mum.

Health
Susan McLarnon is travelling to Downing Street later to call for “urgent action” to be taken on redress for those harmed by pelvic mesh implants.
Health
The agency is proposing allowing other tastes for vapes, like mint, coffees, spices or tea, to appeal to adults. At the same time, illicit candy-flavored types aimed at teenagers have flooded the market.