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Budget 2025 not approved but also not a crisis – Treasury

24 hours in pictures, 18 March 2025

Courts

Man gets life sentence for ‘execution-style’ murder of sister, attempted murder of stepmother

Uber stresses safety as ‘top priority’ amid concerns over driver profiles for sale [VIDEO]

Most informal businesses in SA run without any permit or licence – survey

Nine out of ten SMEs in SA accept digital payments — report

News

Budget 2025: Here’s how you can object to the VAT increase

University of Pretoria’s Javett Art Centre to celebrate Human Rights Day through art, food and storytelling

Crime

Crackdown on coltan scam continues as Hawks arrest two more suspects

Here’s how full some of SA’s biggest and most prominent dams are

Courts

Joshlin Smith: Key witness cross-examined, judge intervenes several times during questioning

Impressive growth in SA’s global business services

Mercedes-Benz makes it official: Current A-Class will be the last

More tax: Streaming levy to replace TV licences on cards — Can it work?

SA animator Lesego Vorster wins Emmy for Outstanding Individual Achievement

World

Greek mother given two more life sentences for killing her children

Celebs And Viral

’33 never looked this good’: Cheslin Kolbe as wife celebrates birthday [Pics]

World

Israel vows to fight on in Gaza after deadliest strikes since truce

Gauteng budget: Here’s where your money is going

Courts

Former SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana appears in court after arrest

Celebs And Viral

Fresh Prince dance revived and Will Smith announces first new album in 20 years

Restomod Isuzu hints at possible upgrade for new 2.2-litre diesel

Gondwe says Nsfas is vital for women’s economic participation

Ertugral breaks silence after Cape Town City exit

Fashion And Beauty

Stylish protest: Fashion designers take a stand against counterfeit goods in Sandton [VIDEO]

Sthandwa Nzuza returns to Ukhozi FM, assault-accused Siya Mhlongo dropped

MTN suffers R11.2 billion loss. What went wrong?

Crime

Convicted rapist Thabo Bester appeals to ConCourt, alleges judicial bias

Change room confusion in Pirates-Sundowns match explained

News

‘I knew I just met a suspect’ – Gayton McKenzie on meeting Joshlin’s mother

Rugby

Stormers URC tour squad: Dobson has plenty options at No 10

Recipe of the day: Peach and mozzarella braai broodjies

Gauteng government’s VoIP delay hinders cost savings amid Telkom debt

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Tech and Science

PrimeXBT brings free trading seminars to South Africa

Horses

Opinion: Racing’s silver lining has clouds attached

Rugby

‘A proper Test match for us’: Nienaber’s Leinster in danger of losing first URC match of season

Crime

Three more suspects appear in court over R9.3m land claim fraud

Head writer of ‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’ cartoon series dies at 58

Another urgent application by suspended Malalane attorney dismissed

Rugby

OPINION: Countdown to Boks, France rematch already underway

Rugby

Make-or-break: Lions face defining three weeks of season in Europe

PUMA becomes official partner of Premier League

Mgosi

Sekhukhune express interest in keeping Pirates player

Family member of mayor accused of rigging eNatis: Here’s how much has been stolen

Broos upset over Maswanganyi Bafana absence

Another high court setback for the RAF

Man United defy fan groups with five percent season ticket rise

South Africans misbehaving in Antarctica: Government steps in

Tariff decision delay could shutter SA’s R2.5bn roasted groundnut industry

News

R96 million in PowerBall jackpots up for grabs tonight

WATCH: US’ message to other ambassadors after ‘unacceptable’ Rasool remarks

Crime

Over R5m worth of abalone seized in separate incidents

BYD launches new EV platform supporting charging up to 1 000 kW

Mashatile’s Japan trip hailed as ‘strategic’ amid US trade tensions

Audi implements workforce cut as sales continue to slide

Namibia’s lean cabinet is a wake-up call for SA

Rugby

Leinster want to tour South Africa in different window, says coach Nienaber

Crime

Where was crime intelligence in 30-man-gang mall ATM bombings?

Cartoon of the day: 18 March 2025

MK party makes several new changes in parliamentary whippery

Kleinfontein can’t escape the law any longer

Increasing number of bush crashes is alarming – City of Ekurhuleni

R8 million expansion of KwaXolo Caves Adventures

Water activist fights for right to clean water in Pretoria east

City of Tshwane ‘moving forward’ but ‘no major change’

Crime

KZN man sentenced to life in jail for raping 6-year-old neighbour

City moves to reclaim hijacked sports ground

World

Israel attacks Gaza as ceasefire deadlock breaks, at least hundred killed

South Africa’s early childhood education crisis

President’s call for violence stirs fears of civil unrest

Social workers underappreciated and uverburdened in SA

Have we lost our sense of decency on flights?

Crime

Police seize R1.5m fake alcohol in KZN, one arrested

Courts

Discovery wins R6m life insurance case after KZN woman’s deceased mother ‘misrepresented’ income

News

ATNS working to resolve flight procedure issues amid delays, says Creecy