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Legal proceedings pause R60 billion class action lawsuit against South Africa's major banks
Zelda Venter|Updated

Legal proceedings pause R60 billion class action lawsuit against South Africa's major ...

Budget 2026 | Alcohol industry approves of inflation-linked sin tax increases

Nicola Mawson|Updated

Alcohol producers welcome inflation-linked sin tax increases, citing predictability, stability, and support for efforts to curb illicit trade.

Defending champion Dylan Naidoo to lead star-studded field at 115th SA Open in Stellenbosch

Leighton Koopman|Published

The 115th South African Open tees off at a sold-out Stellenbosch Golf Club, with Masters and Open Championship exemptions on offer. Defending champion Dylan Naidoo ...

Watch VideoBrandon Petersen’s leadership key to Kaizer Chiefs’ Soweto derby hopes

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Brandon Petersen’s form, composure and growing influence will be central to Kaizer Chiefs’ chances in the high-stakes Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates, with ...

Watch VideoMiguel Cardoso hails Mamelodi Sundowns’ resilience as Betway Premeirship title race intensifies

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has applauded his side’s resilience after their hard-fought 1-0 victory over AmaZulu kept them top of the league on goal difference ...

Budget 2026: Retirement & tax free saving limits raised for first time

Mercury Reporter|Published

Discover how Finance Minister Enoch Godondwana's Budget 2026 brings much-needed relief and savings opportunities for South African consumers, from tax adjustments ...

Watch VideoStefan Ungerer ready to step up as Stormers chase crucial derby win at altitude

Leighton Koopman|Published

As the Stormers face the Lions at Ellis Park, Stefan Ungerer prepares to step into the No 9 jersey, aiming to secure a vital win in their quest for a home quarter-final ...

Durban police bust dagga lab near Lamontville school, two arrested

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

Police in Durban have arrested two suspects after discovering a fully operational dagga cultivation lab near a high school in Lamontville, raising concerns about ...

Watch VideoSoweto derby becomes World Cup audition for some key Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs players

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Patrick Maswanganyi, Lebone Seema, and Lebohang Maboe must impress Bafana coach Hugo Broos in the Soweto derby to secure a spot in his final squad for the upcoming ...

Watch VideoWill the Bulls look to trade flair for fundamentals against the Sharks at Loftus?

John Goliath|Published

The Bulls’ " all-out attack" identity cost them dearly in early home games. Ahead of the Sharks derby, Marcell Coetzee explains why a new defensive buy-in is the ...

Watch VideoBudget 2026 | Godongwana announces SASSA social grant increases

Mthobisi Nozulela|Updated

Millions of South Africans will benefit from increased social grants as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reveals a R292.8 billion allocation in the 2026 budget. ...

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs face mental and tactical test ahead of Soweto derby

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Kaizer Chiefs head into the Soweto derby under pressure after three defeats in four games, needing to fix defensive and scoring issues while sharpening their mindset ...

Pedros snaps up Bird & Co in major expansion move

Mercury Reporter|Published

Pedros Group has expanded its footprint in South Africa's fast casual dining scene by acquiring Bird & Co, a popular chicken and pizza brand with nine stores. This ...

Watch VideoAmaZulu ‘work in progress’ but Top-four finish still in sight, says Arthur Zwane

Obakeng Meletse|Published

AmaZulu FC coach Arthur Zwane has reiterated that a fourth-place finish remains the club’s primary objective, despite a late 1-0 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns

Watch VideoSpeed, spirit, and sacrifice: How Kelly Mpeku became the Lions' new hero

John Goliath|Published

He may be famous for his blinding pace, but Kelly Mpeku’s unselfish work-rate and " never-say-die" attitude are turning him into the Lions’ ultimate weapon ahead ...

Trump’s State of the Union: Key highlights

RT News|Updated

The US president's State of the Union address focused on the economy, tariffs, border security, and foreign policy in a record-long address

Hawks, SAPS and Metro Police shut down alleged Chatsworth drug lab

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Law enforcement agencies have delivered a significant blow to the narcotics trade in KwaZulu-Natal, executing a high-stakes operation that led to the arrest of a ...

KZN MEC Martin Meyer seeks to exempt public schools from property taxes

Willem Phungula|Updated

Martin Meyer, the KwaZulu-Natal Public Works MEC, is pushing for public schools to be exempt from property rates, arguing that education should be treated as a public ...

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus casts net wide with 49-man squad for Springboks’ first alignment camp

Leighton Koopman|Published

Five Junior Boks are among 11 uncapped players named in a bold 49-man Springbok alignment camp squad. It’s a statement of intent from Rassie Erasmus, who is widening ...

M7 fuel tanker crash: Teams working to contain diesel spill in Umbilo river

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Specialist teams are urgently working to contain a significant diesel spill in the Umbilo River, triggered by a serious multi-vehicle collision at the N2/M7 interchange, ...