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4+ min ago  (660+ words) For millions of South African women and girls, sanitary pads are as routine as bread and milk in the monthly grocery basket. They're trusted. They're necessary. They're rarely questioned. Now, that trust is being tested. The National Consumer Commission (NCC)…...

4+ min ago  (719+ words) The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) is considering introducing'special toll roads'aimed specifically at heavy freight vehiclesthose whose weight and volume are rapidly deteriorating parts of the country's road network. Board chairThemba Mhambitold Parliament's Select Committee on Public Infrastructure on…...

4+ min ago  (892+ words) If last year's VAT drama left South Africans clutching their wallets, today's budget speech by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to strike a very different tone. According to political economy analyst Daniel Silke, this will likely be a "feel…...

14+ min ago  (666+ words) Image: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers Suspended SAPS Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya testified about internal power struggles in the police force during his testimony on Tuesday at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Sibiya was responding to questions about "an apparent…...

37+ min ago  (433+ words) T20 World Cup 2026 has been a mega spectacle, with batters dominating powerplays and clearing the ropes with ease. As the tournament progresses through the Super 8 stage, a new hierarchy of power hitters has emerged. Surprisingly, the top five list currently features…...

41+ min ago  (420+ words) Lithium Processing Ambitions Face January 2027 Deadline Chinese investors are leading the processing buildout. Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt's $400 million facility at Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ) in Goromonzi targets 50,000-60,000 tons of lithium sulfate annually, beginning production in 2026, while Sinomine's Bikita Minerals represents an…...

55+ min ago  (539+ words) Speculation is mounting within South Africa's political circles that billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe could contest for the presidency of the African National Congress, despite his public denials of any intention to enter the race. The rumors intensified after Motsepe stepped…...

59+ min ago  (335+ words) Veterinary Services began the emergency programme today, coordinated with the European Commission, with 10,000 doses delivered from the occupied north as a first batch. A further 529,000 doses are expected to arrive from Europe over the coming days, with the aim of…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago  (306+ words) Home " Travel " Great news for passengers at Cape Town International Airport Cape Town airport has confirmed that full operations have been restored following a fire that led to flight suspensions on Tuesday. Cape Town International Airport has confirmed that power…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago  (633+ words) Home " Lotto Results " R91 million SCORE for PowerBall and PowerBall Plus on Friday 27 February 2026 PowerBall and PowerBall Plus on Friday 27 February 2026 hits the big time with R91 million on offer after another winless draw " Who will it be for PowerBall and PowerBall…...