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April 17, 2025

New Race Quotas for Businesses

ACT: 'FINES, STRICT HIRING BASED ON RATIOS UNLAWFUL'

2 mins

Biden Does Hatchet Job

Washington – Joe Biden, in his first major speech since leaving the White House, railed on Tuesday against his successor Donald Trump's frenetic government overhaul, claiming the \"hatchet\" effort put Americans' retirement benefits at risk.

1 mins

Trump's Spanish Just Grande

US President Donald Trump took a stab at pronouncing his Maga mantra in Spanish and, though he did not stick the landing, video of his effort went viral anyway.

1 mins

Teachers living in squalor

NIGEL HIGH: PAYING R3 000 MONTHLY RENT, BUT THERE'S NO WATER, ELECTRICITY OR TOILETS

4 mins

In search of rare gold fit for royalty

At the bottom of a long-abandoned mine, 50m below the surface, one company searches for rare Welsh gold, attracted by soaring prices and its royal connection.

2 mins

Hitting the lotto in secret

CUBA: BETS ON CLANDESTINE 'LA BOLITA' GIVE HOPE OF EXTRA MONEY FOR STRUGGLING NATION

2 mins

Macpherson 'weak' amid 'bullying'

Build One South Africa (Bosa) has accused Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson of being \"weak\" and allowing himself to be bullied.

1 mins

Pressure on mayor to go over VBS saga

There are calls for the new mayor of Bojanala Platinum district municipality, Suzan Nthangeni, to go as she is haunted by corruption allegations relating to a R50 million VBS Bank investment scandal.

1 mins

City Hall revamp: R63m 'misspent'

SHOCK: METRO CITES R1.8M ON NON-EXISTENT PAVING

1 mins

GNU is built on sand

NO SOLID FRAMEWORK: CLASHES WILL CONTINUE, EXPERTS SAY

2 mins

School sport is national priority - minister

After the departments of basic education and of sport, arts and culture held the 2025 National School Sports Championships this month, questions have been raised about progress in strengthening school sport.

1 mins

Wine consumption falls heavily into the red in over 60 years

Worldwide consumption of wine fell in 2024 to its lowest level in more than 60 years, the main trade body said on Tuesday, raising concerns about new risks from US tariffs.

1 mins

SA's Wonder Woman of weather

Sunshine Person: After surviving a few storms, tells how she entered new season

3 mins

Cause of fish deaths still unknown

The City of Ekurhuleni says its parks and cemeteries division is aware of the water leak or blockage in the ablution facilities at Jackson Dam and the matter has been escalated to the real estate and facilities management department.

1 mins

Clean-up effort to curb crime

To create a safer and more beautiful environment, residents of Jan Niemand Park in East Lynne came together to launch a cleaning initiative last Saturday at the corner of Suikerbekkie and Angelo streets.

1 mins

US Missionary Rescued

Sullivan: Three Suspects Killed in Shoot-Out With Cops

2 mins

Defence union rejects order to attend Easter service

The SA National Defence Union (Sandu) yesterday rejected an order by the SA Army for members to attend the Chief of the SA National Defence Force's (SANDF's) Easter service.

1 mins

'Women defined by biological sex'

Britain's Supreme Court ruled yesterday that the legal definition of a \"woman\" is based on a person's sex at birth, a landmark decision with far-reaching implications for the bitter debate over trans rights.

1 mins

Tariff Pain Runs Deep

DAMAGE: ECONOMIST FEARS REDUCTION OF DEMAND FOR SA MINERALS

2 mins

First a quake, now floods

Heavy rains have lashed the Myanmar region stricken by last month's earthquake, aid officials said yesterday, drenching homeless survivors and bogging down relief efforts.

1 mins

Doctor accused of killing 15 patients

German prosecutors said yesterday they had charged a local palliative care doctor with the murder of 15 patients, saying that in some cases he had set fire to victims' apartments to cover his tracks.

1 mins

Ex-minister up for graft

Mauritius' former finance minister was arrested yesterday over a second fraud case, two days after having been released on bail over another affair, police said.

1 mins

'Stop threats and blackmail, Trump'

CHINA: 'WE'RE NOT AFRAID TO FIGHT, BUT TALK TO US'

2 mins

Army Chiefs Must Preach Tolerance

Sometimes, the higher soldiers rise in rank, the more they lose touch with reality.

1 mins

New race quotas will hurt economy

If bad political timing were an entity, then the department of employment and labour would be it, following its release yesterday of a set of new race-based employment rules which have harsh consequences for a failure to comply.

1 mins

China up to Trump fight

A tin god voted into power by the majority of the US electorate: pompous, arrogant, self-important and overly proud are some of the traits of US President Donald Trump.

2 mins

No excuse for student violence

We have observed with regret, the incidents of protests and unrest at several universities over the past few years.

2 mins

ANC following in Mugabe's steps

The ANC has long nursed the ambition to perform land and asset seizure in the style of Robert Mugabe, pictured, whom they admire as someone who kicked the white man's butt.

1 mins

Mbalula is all-time champion chirper

Don't chirp unless you're behind a concrete dividing wall, writes Des du Triou.

1 mins

Stars Fall Victim to AI Scams

South Korean actor Simon Lee was stunned when he saw his likeness at times as a gynaecologist or a surgeon - being used to promote questionable health cures on TikTok and Instagram.

1 mins

Dying kids turned away because of cuts

At a malnutrition treatment centre in Afghanistan's capital, the cries of children have given way to a heavy silence, as patients are turned away and medical staff laid off due to US aid cuts.

1 mins

Kick-start into new life

VESPAS: SCOOTERS CONVERTED TO RUN ON ELECTRICITY WITH NO FUMES

2 mins

The sunny side of solar power

Solar panels like the ones on the roof of Elhadj Abdou's house are an increasingly common sight in Niger's capital, which is often hit by power cuts.

1 mins

Flowers' sweet scent of pesticides

As Margriet Mantingh gazes at flowers stretching as far as the eye can see at the world's biggest flower market near Amsterdam, all she sees is a huge bouquet of pesticides.

2 mins

Waging war on wounds

CASUALTIES: CENTRE'S REHABILITATION GIVES HOPE TO EVEN AMPUTEES

2 mins

Goth rockers return

A MILLION WAYS TO DIE: ALTERNATIVE SOUND OF THE 21ST CENTURY

3 mins

Calling the cream of SA comedy

There were legends and laughter at the 12th Annual Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards held in Johannesburg recently.

1 mins

Easter escapades: where to go and what to do with the family this April

With a long weekend on the horizon and the promise of autumn in the air, the Easter holidays offer the perfect excuse to press pause and plan a family escape.

1 mins

High-flying Chicago ensemble set to perform in SA

It would be criminal to miss it. Chicago, the American musical is back and sexier than before.

1 mins

Glimpse into odd stuff

MOMMY CLUB HOOFSTAD: WATCHABLE — BUT STEEPED IN STEREOTYPES

2 mins

Uncertainty Risks Higher Rates - Sarb

South Africa's central bank cautioned that borrowing costs worldwide are likely to remain higher for longer as it grows doubtful about the inflation outlook amid US President Donald Trump's aggressive trade tariffs.

1 mins

Ex-CEO's pay slashed

EXXARO: TSENGWA RECEIVED R9.6M AFTER SUSPENSION, RESIGNATION

2 mins

Balwin bags R1bn for Mooikloof City

JSE-listed sectional-title mega estate developer Balwin Properties has secured a R1 billion funding deal from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which is part of the World Bank Group.

1 mins

SA's New US Envoy Plays Down Past Criticism

South Africa's new envoy to the US glossed over remarks he made in the past about President Donald Trump and said relations between Pretoria and Washington are vital to the national interest.

1 mins

A car-free inner city

CAPE TOWN: ENVISAGING CBD WHERE PEDESTRIANS, CYCLISTS DOMINATE

2 mins

Getting the best out of R120 000 investment

What is the optimal investment option for R120 000 to achieve the highest return while minimising tax deductions?

2 mins

Private Equity Investments

Risks: A Look at What it Entails and Whether it's Suitable for Your Financial Plan

2 mins

ETF bundles: smart option

BENEFITS: WHEN NAVIGATING MARKETS, DIVERSIFICATION IS ESSENTIAL

2 mins

Marchand thought of a break

CHAMPION: BUT THE FIRE IN HIS BELLY WAS TOO STRONG

1 mins

Emery Targets the 'Next Step'

Unai Emery (above) believes there is more to come from Aston Villa as they exited the Champions League with pride after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.

1 mins

Flick: Barcelona deserved semifinal spot despite loss

Dortmund - Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his side deserved to reach the Champions League semi-finals despite a 3-1 loss in the second leg at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.

2 mins

'We thought it was over'

Thriller: Dembele admits PSG went to sleep in Villa quarterfinal

2 mins

Howe Will Be Back When He Is 100% Ready

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will only return to lead the club when he is \"100%\" ready following a diagnosis of pneumonia, his assistant Jason Tindall said this week.

1 mins

Issues that could derail Verstappen's quest for a fifth straight title

Max Verstappen (right) slipped to third in the drivers' standings, eight points behind McLaren's leader Lando Norris, after trailing in sixth, over half a minute behind Norris's teammate Oscar Piastri, in Bahrain.

2 mins

On a date with destiny

ONANA: CLASH AGAINST LYON COULD MAKE OR BREAK HIS UNITED CAREER

2 mins

SA Set To Host U-20 Champs

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha will host this year's edition of the U-20 Rugby Championship, Sanzaar confirmed yesterday.

1 mins

Hard work paying off for Given

Kaizer Chiefs defender Given Msimango believes his hard work is starting to pay off as he has become a regular starter of late in the Amakhosi side.

1 mins

Downs Need To Regroup Quickly

Kekana: No Time To Rest Is Good For The Brazilians

1 mins

Bulls backline looks ominous

The Bulls backline has been on song lately, barring a yellow card here and there, and a red card against Leinster last month.

1 mins

Van Heerden: Stormers relying on home comforts

Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden (right) is hopeful a return to the Cape Town Stadium for the team's final four games of the regular United Rugby Championship season will help them achieve their goal of making the play-offs.

1 mins

Lions seek consistency

URC: VAN ROOYEN'S TROOPS NEED A STRING OF POSITIVE RESULTS AT HOME

2 mins

Interesting times ahead

It's a big weekend in Africa for Pirates and Sundowns, while the four SA teams playing in the United Rugby Championship also have a big few days ahead of them.

1 mins

Edinburgh chase a treble

Having beaten the Lions and Bulls over the last two weeks, Edinburgh could be tipped to make it three in a row against South African opposition when they host the Sharks in the 15th round of the United Rugby Championship (URC) tomorrow (kick-off 8.35pm).

1 mins

Keep It Clean

Riveiro: Not Conceding Goals Massive in Big Games

2 mins

Game-changer for merchants

→ G App attracts retailers seeking a streamlined solution.

2 mins

Olympic items sell for R4.8m

Torches used in the 2024 Paris Olympics, and numerous other official memorabilia were auctioned off on Sunday, with fans and a museum among the keen bidders.

1 mins

African art goes global

ON THE UP: WORK BY CONTINENT'S ARTISTS SELLS FOR R1.3BN ANNUALLY

3 mins

R376m blue diamond on show in UAE

A rare blue diamond valued at $20 million (about R376 million) went on pre-auction display on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, capital of the oil-rich United Arab Emirates.

1 mins

Retro gadget gold in your attic

COLLECTORS ITEMS: OLD TECH HOLDS UNEXPECTED VALUE

3 mins

Tarry can come "To The Rescue"

STAMINA: FOUR-YEAR-OLD GELDING LOOKS IDEALLY SUITED TO THE 2850M IN RACE 4

2 mins

Fourie and Greeff all set for a Direct Hit

Trainer Alan Greeff has some really talented two-year-olds in his yard, so much so, that he has been willing to take on far stronger opposition in the Western Cape.

1 mins

Travelling Muzi is on a roll

FORM: POPULAR JOCKEY HAS RIDDEN FIVE WINNERS IN THE FIRST TWO DAYS OF THE WEEK

5 mins

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