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READER LETTER | US-Israel war on Iran must stop

Today at 10:42 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The ongoing US-Israel vs Iran war is one of the scariest since World War II. The massive loss of economies, infrastructure and lives in this war has created untold human tragedy.

South Africa

Home Affairs reform sees recognition of Muslim marriage officers 

Today at 10:26 AM, via SAnews

Home Affairs reform sees recognition of Muslim marriage officers 

The Department of Home Affairs has delivered another important reform to advance equality and fairness for the Muslim faith community by ensuring that Muslim marriage officers are recognised on the same basis as other religious marriage officers under the Marriage Act 25 of 1961.Following the introduction in 2024 of...

South Africa

Mahlobo calls for science-driven action to tackle water crisis

Today at 10:08 AM, via SAnews

Mahlobo calls for science-driven action to tackle water crisis

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has underscored the critical role of academic institutions in shaping solutions to South Africa’s water challenges.

Delivering the keynote address at a recent Water Imbizo hosted by the University of South Africa (UNISA), Mahlobo described the country’s water...

Business

Big NHI mystery for South Africa

Today at 10:29 AM, via BusinessTech

While President Cyril Ramaphosa says the pause in promulgating the NHI Act will not affect the scheme’s implementation, there is no official timeline for the rollout.

Business

Standard Bank CEO scores R106 million payday

Today at 09:00 AM, via BusinessTech

The Standard Bank Group recently published its 2025 financial results, showing that it had successfully met the financial targets set in 2021, with its executives receiving notable salary increases.

Motoring

No petrol price relief for South African motorists

Today at 07:47 AM, via TopAuto

South Africa’s National Treasury signalled it has little room to mitigate against the impact of a looming fuel-price shock stemming from the war in the Middle East.

Health

Ozempic Is About to Go Generic in India, China and Canada

Today at 06:00 AM, via New York Times

In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.