Dr Iqbal Survé receives business and philanthropy award and calls for a new human renaissance

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Dr Iqbal Survé was honoured with the IPSA Business Achievement and Philanthropy Award 2025 and called for leadership grounded in ethics, empathy, and human purpose. ...

Cape Town International Jazz Festival: Overcoming Gayton McKenzie's funding cuts to save 3,000 jobs

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Funding cuts by Minister Gayton McKenzie's Department of Sport, Arts and Culture have placed thousands of jobs on the line as world-renowned arts festivals scramble ...

Former FNB branch administrator sentenced to six years for theft

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A former FNB branch administrator, has been sentenced to six years in prison for stealing over R800,000 from an elderly client, highlighting the importance of accountability ...

Eight arrests made in separate murder cases across Garden Route District

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In a wave of violence, the Garden Route District police have made significant arrests in several murder cases.

Watch VideoSouth Africa's government responds to US tariffs with strategic trade initiatives

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Government’s response to the US tariffs and measures that will be implemented to mitigate the impact

WhatsApp combats scams: Over 6.8 million accounts deactivated

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With new in-app safety features and a commitment to user education, the platform aims to create a safer messaging environment.

Lamola outlines the impending 30% tariff on South African imports

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Minister Ronald Lamola outlines South Africa's strategic response to the impending 30% US tariff on imports, highlighting the potential economic impact and the government's ...

Western Cape police intensify search for missing Joshlin Smith

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Authorities in Saldanha Bay are intensifying their search for seven-year-old Joshlin Smith, whose disappearance remains a priority for the South African Police Service ...

Ex-FNB consultant sentenced for defrauding elderly client of R245,000

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Lusanda Gloria Qose, a former First National Bank consultant, has been sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding a vulnerable senior citizen out of R245 000, ...

SASSA confirms August payment dates: What you need to know

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SASSA has announced its pay dates for August.

Watch VideoSAPS flooded with over 67,000 applications for just 5,500 training posts

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In the first 24 hours, the SAPS received in excess of 67 774 applications from various parts of the country.

Ex-HR manager sentenced for stealing R6 million from special needs school to feed his gambling addiction

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The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has sentenced Ralton Christopher Fischer to 12 years’ imprisonment.

Serve, protect, and click to apply: SAPS launches e-Recruitment drive

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In a bid to strengthen its ranks and enhance community safety, the SAPS encourages all eligible young South Africans to take advantage of this groundbreaking e-Recruitment ...

WhatsApp introduces new features to enhance user experience

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Discover the latest features and updates on WhatsApp that enhance user interaction, streamline communication, and foster community connections.

The Marriage Bill: South Africans call for change in age of consent and recognition of Muslim marriages

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With public hearings now completed in North West, the Committee is a step closer to redefining marriage laws in South Africa

Bloubergstrand parents arrested for alleged sexual abuse of their two daughters, aged 3 and 8

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A Western Cape couple have been arrested for allegedly using their daughters to film images of a sexual nature.

Weekend weather wrap | Rain, snow and everything you need to know

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A powerful cut-off low system threatens to blanket South Africa in snow and ice, with warnings of strong winds, rainfall, and drastically colder temperatures.

Food inflation hits hard: Household budgets feel the pinch as food prices jump

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The May 2025 Household Affordability Index shows a significant rise in the average cost of basic food items.

Rising living costs push South Africans to rely more on personal loans

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With the rising cost of living outpacing income, an unprecedented number of South Africans are turning to personal loans, highlighting a growing financial crisis. ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa and world leaders hail Pope Francis as tireless champion of the poor

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Several world leaders, including South Africa, Turkey, Iran and Nigeria, have hailed Pope Francis as a man who championed the poor and who was not afraid to pronounce ...

Semigrants reconsider Cape Town move as Joburg's property market gains interest

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With property prices rising and logistical challenges in the Western Cape, many South Africans are thinking about returning to Johannesburg, where the housing market ...

Nersa's approval of Eskom tariff increases: How it affects South African consumers

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South African consumers are set to face a significant electricity tariff hike from April 1, following the National Energy Regulator's approval of new Eskom rates. ...

Remembering Athol Fugard: A Legacy of social justice in South African theatre

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The world mourns the loss of Athol Fugard, a revolutionary playwright whose commitment to social justice transformed South African theatre and culture.

Ticket Sales for the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2025 Open Today!

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For over two decades, CTIJF has set the stage for a world-class celebration of jazz.

Frustration over dithering on new Cabinet announcement

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Irritation and frustration is at boiling point as South Africans wait on President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce his Cabinet.