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SCA rules Turkcell’s bribery case against MTN can be heard in SA

With MTN’s headquarters in SA, the dispute can be heard in South African courts, ruled the Supreme Court of Appeal. The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has ruled that the long-running bribery dispute between local telco MTN and Istanbul-based Turkcell can be heard in South African courts. This, after in December 2022, the High Court […]

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TCS | How Covid sparked a corporate tug-of-war over Adapt IT

Shortly after the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Tiffany Dunsdon – at the time CEO of JSE-listed Adapt IT – found herself having to fend off an unwanted takeover bid from Huge Group. Dunsdon did not feel the deal made much sense for Adapt IT – a fast-growing enterprise software services provider whose share price, like many […]

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Semigration 2.0: South Africans on the move again

Over the past few years, semigration – the trend of South Africans relocating from one province to another for lifestyle, work, or financial reasons – has reshaped the country’s property market. When remote work became the norm during and after COVID-19, many professionals and families left inland cities for coastal destinations like the Western Cape, […]

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Southern African Customs Union Revenue Hit by Global Trade War

The ongoing global trade war poses a serious challenge to the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), with a sharp decline in shared customs revenues expected. As the conflict between the US and other countries intensifies, it could mean a significant loss for SACU, placing increased pressure on the economies of its member states. What is […]

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VanVleet, Rockets dominate as Warriors falter

Houston kept their series against Golden State alive with a 131-116 thrashing of the Warriors, narrowing the gap in their Western Conference series to 3-2. Fred VanVleet scored 26 points, Amen Thompson added 25 points and five steals and Dillon Brooks chipped in 24 for the Rockets, who led by as many as 31 points […]

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Khanye – Pirates Can’t Blame Anyone

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye says Orlando Pirates have no one but themselves to blame if they don’t win the league. Khanye’s comments come after the Buccaneers dropped points at home against Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership to trail Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the table by 12 points.   Sundowns thrashed […]

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Family of slain taxi driver plead for justice

There has been a call for justice following the murder of well-known KwaHhaza taxi owner and driver Graham Shelembe (45), who was gunned down on Tuesday while transporting passengers along the R617 near Merrivale, Howick. Fellow taxi operators, community members, and local organisations across the uMngeni region have expressed sorrow and disbelief at Shelembe’s killing. […]

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Cold snap to hit hard Gauteng on Friday this weekend

The South African Weather Service has warned residents of Gauteng to prepare for a sharp drop in temperatures starting Friday. The weather in the province is expected to become significantly colder as the weekend approaches. A preliminary forecast indicates a cold snap in Gauteng from Friday, as reported by regional forecaster Gauteng Weather. In Pretoria, […]

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World’s oldest person, Sister Inah, dies at 116

Sister Inah PIC: @SCInternacional on X The world’s oldest person, Brazilian nun Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, has died. She passed away at the age of 116. She was born in 1908 and became a nun in her 20s. Her nephew said she had not been ill. Her body ‘gradually stopped’. The oldest person is now […]

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Gogo Maweni halts consultations due to twin pregnancy

Gogo Maweni halts consultations due to twin pregnancy Bulelwa Hoala Image: @GogoMaweni on X Controversial South African traditional healer, Gogo Maweni, has announced that she will be taking a step back from some of her professional duties due to her pregnancy. Maweni, who revealed her pregnancy during her assault court case in January, told her […]