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China’s state council discusses draft government work report, 15th Five-Year Plan
China’s State Council on Friday convened a plenary meeting to discuss the draft government work report and a draft outline of the 15th Five-Year...
US exits WHO: Could this be a wake-up call for Africa?
The United States has formally exited the World Health Organisation (WHO), marking one of the most consequential withdrawals in a broader retreat from multilateral...
VW sharpens multi-segment offensive by unleashing new Caravelle, T-Roc
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has signalled its intent to strengthen its position across both the people-carrier and compact SUV segments with the unveiling of...
SA vehicle finance applications signal cautious consumer confidence
South Africa’s automotive market may still be navigating affordability pressures, but rising vehicle finance applications suggest that consumer confidence is gradually returning.
Following positive January...
SIU moves to enforce SCA order over dodgy R40m Beitbridge fence
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has moved to enforce a January judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) that shuts the door on...
Brigadier denies ‘Cat’ Matlala bankrolled BBL, confirms asking for Ozempic
“I did not get a BBL. I asked my boyfriend for Ozempic.”
That was Brigadier Rachel Matjeng’s emphatic response as she took the witness stand...
Vehicle services firm Motus interdicted from changing staff employment conditions
The Labour Court has interdicted multi-national automotive, vehicle products and services company Motus from unilaterally changing the salaries and conditions of employment of 232...
Shock as minibus taxi kills on-duty traffic inspector in Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga’s law enforcement community is once again in mourning after a minibus taxi struck and killed Provincial Inspector Dumisane Ndlovu, the latest traffic officer...
Cat Matlala-linked businessman ordered back to Madlanga commission in March
The Madlanga commission of inquiry, sitting in Pretoria, has ordered Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala-linked businessman Suleiman Carrim to return to testify on March 9 and...
Jacob Zuma suffers another court setback in a week in bid...
Former president Jacob Zuma has suffered two separate legal setbacks in the same week in his long-running effort to have lead prosecutor Billy Downer...
NSFAS says R3.6bn has been paid to universities for student allowances...
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says a total of R3.6-billion has been successfully disbursed to universities for allowance payments, while R679-million was...
Retail chain Boxer gains market share in difficult consumer climate
Boxer Retail has delivered steady sales growth in the first three quarters of its financial year.
This comes as the discount grocery chain navigated a...
Commissioners grill cop on ‘relationship’ with Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala
Commissioners at the Madlanga commission of inquiry said they were not convinced that police Brigadier Rachel Matjeng had been romantically involved with businessman Vusimuzi...
Police officer lover describes how Cat Matlala showered her with gifts,...
Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala was a romantic, humble boyfriend who showered his police officer girlfriend with gifts and money.
Brigadier Rachel Matjeng shared this information on...
Cyril Ramaphosa says tech innovations are key to building climate-resilient homes
President Cyril Ramaphosa has stated that traditional construction methods may no longer meet the needs of a growing population facing climate change and rising...
R130bn Afreximbank deal partly ignites SA’s mineral beneficiation push
South Africa has formally acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), unlocking a R130-billion (US$8-billion) country programme aimed at accelerating...
Lotto, Lotto Plus results for Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Lotto: 03 | 17 | 20 | 26 | 51 | 53 | Bonus:...
Brian Molefe quits as MKP member of parliament, takes up party’s...
Former Eskom and Transnet chief executive Brian Molefe has resigned as a member of parliament representing the MK Party.
Molefe will now channel all his...
Water flows back to taps after Rand Water disruptions in Midrand
Rand Water says parts of Gauteng are still experiencing a slow recovery in water supply following recent disruptions that began over a week ago.
This...
Drugs disappearing from police lab take centre stage at ad hoc...
Three junior SAPS officers on Wednesday got a rare opportunity to tell parliament of how their lives became a living hell over the past...
