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Court overturns 15-year fraud sentence after R709K bank account investigation falls apart
A man sentenced to 15 years in prison for fraud involving more than R709,000 has been acquitted after the KwaZulu-Natal High Court found that the state failed to prove that he participated in an elaborate email-interception scam targeting a farmer. The High Court in Pietermaritzburg overturned both Bongani Archibold Jele’s… Read more »
Congo’s Ebola cases surpass 11,000, more than 5,300 deaths
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 11,000, government data showed on Tuesday. Confirmed infections now total 11,042, and 5,387 people have died, the data showed. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo species of the Ebola virus, was declared in mid-May. There are… Read more »
Bridgestone takes over as headline sponsor of SA Car of the Year competition
The announcement follows the historic victory of the Chinese-manufactured Jetour T2, which claimed the overall title in the 2025/2026 competition, highlighting the changing dynamics of South Africa’s automotive market. Tyre manufacturer Bridgestone Southern Africa has been announced as the new headline sponsor of the South African Car of the Year… Read more »
Engen takes on premium fuel rivals with new V-Max range
Engen has stepped up its competition in South Africa’s premium fuel market with the introduction of V-Max, a new petrol and diesel offering that promises improved fuel economy, engine cleanliness and protection. The fuel and convenience retailer officially unveiled V-Max at an event in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Monday evening, attended… Read more »
Tyson Ngubeni takes on giant rubber band challenge in bid for world record
South African comedian and actor Tyson Ngubeni is stepping into an unusual role as the face of Chicken Licken’s latest Guinness World Records challenge, rallying the public to help build what could become the world’s largest rubber band ball. Known for his comedy, acting and voice work, Ngubeni has embraced… Read more »
Powerball results for Tuesday, November 10 2026
Powerball results for Tuesday, November 10 2026 Powerball numbers: 09| 17| 36|40| 46 Powerball: 16 Powerball Xtra numbers: 11| 23| 28| 33| 44 Powerball: 07 Subscribe To Our Newsletter Read more »
Dangote Cement shelves London listing, blames market conditions in blow to LSE
Nigeria’s Dangote Cement postponed its plans for a secondary listing in London on Tuesday, citing deteriorating market conditions, in a setback for the UK bourse. The decision was due to market volatility following the US midterm elections, but the company may revisit the plan to list in London when there… Read more »
World entering ‘age of climate extremes’: UN chief Antonio Guterres
The world is entering a new reality where climate extremes are the norm, the United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned Monday, urging leaders at the COP31 climate conference in Turkey to “get serious”. “A supersized El Niño is colliding with a planet already superheated by manmade climate change,” the UN… Read more »
Ramaphosa announces salary hikes for public office bearers
President Cyril Ramaphosa has increased the salaries of public office bearers by between 3.5% and 4% for the 2026/27 financial year, effective from April 1, 2026. In a statement on Tuesday, the Presidency said the determination followed recommendations by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers, taking into… Read more »
Zuma’s daughter quits ANC Joburg REC, after being ‘abused over my DNA’
Thuthukile Zuma has resigned from the African National Congress (ANC)’s Joburg regional executive committee (REC), saying she was being abused because of who her parents are. She is the daughter of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party leader Jacob Zuma and ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) member Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. The resignation… Read more »