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27/07/2024

PERSONAL FINANCE | Beware of fees and tax implications of two-pot retirement system withdrawals

Sars will also be entitled to withhold funds from the member’s savings withdrawal benefit if they have outstanding taxes or penalties.

27/07/2024

Rich countries have left a "leadership void" in climate politics and must provide trillions of dollars to help developing nations cut their greenhouse gas emissions, the BASIC bloc of Brazil, South Africa, India and China said this week.

The BASIC bloc of Brazil, South Africa, India and China said climate finance provided to the developing world needed to increase "from billions to trillions" of US dollars per year, and said it should be divided equally between climate change mitigation and adaptation.

27/07/2024

Chiefs have 'very good' players, says new coach Nabi during his first press conference

"We need to be given a chance." These are the first few words said by new Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi.

27/07/2024

Sanco demands R150 flat electricity rate for poor households

Johannesburg's Sanco chairperson Thomas Thaga submitted a memorandum to City Power with a list of demands, including a proposal for a flat rate charge, but was later accused of intimidation by the power utility.

27/07/2024

Gloves are off as ANC in Gauteng insinuates Youth League has been sent to attack it

Malatji was speaking at a gathering in Bekkersdal, West Rand, during their Nelson Mandela programme where he questioned some of the MECs Lesufi appointed, stating that they did not deserve to be in government as they did not have a constituency.

27/07/2024

Limpopo police warn of new scam: ‘Hitmen’ asking for money from victims

'Someone called me claiming he had been paid to kill me and needed money to spare my life.'

27/07/2024

ICYMI | Joburg celebrity chef's wife set to walk away with R20 million after divorce due to infidelity

One of SA's top celebrity chefs is set to pay his estranged wife R20 million following a decree of divorce at the Johannesburg High Court.

27/07/2024

In his final presentation before retiring, Chief Justice Raymond Zondo announced that the country’s Superior Courts achieved 11 out of 13 performance targets in the 2022/23 financial year, reflecting an 85% success rate.

The Annual Judiciary Report, which offers an overview of the performance of all courts, showed that the Superior Courts met varying levels of success in their key performance targets.

27/07/2024

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27/07/2024

TRENDING | From 3 August, multi-award-winning South African journalist and author Mandy Wiener and Ireland-born rugby legend turned radio icon John Robbie will take television viewers on a rollercoaster journey.

The history of South Africa and Africa in general seems to have been diluted since the arrival of the Dutch. The History Channel has roped in some of the most seasoned journalists on the continent to unpack pre and post colonisation moments in African history that promise to leave viewers in awe.

27/07/2024

American rapper Snoop Dogg said he is ready to learn "some new tricks" when he collaborates with Gen Z social media influencers to showcase the Paris Olympics to a younger generation.

Snoop said viewers will see him embed with Team USA athletes, try out the sports himself and highlight athletes' personal stories.

27/07/2024

Annual producer price inflation holds steady at 4.6% in June amid mixed sector trends

The annual producer price inflation was 4.6% in June, unchanged from May.

27/07/2024

Thomas Thaga, chairperson of the Johannesburg branch of the SA National Civic Organisation, has proposed a significant change, which he says will help alleviate the financial burden on poor households. In a memorandum submitted to City Power, Thaga advocated for a flat electricity rate of R150 per month for underprivileged families.

Johannesburg's Sanco chairperson Thomas Thaga submitted a memorandum to City Power with a list of demands, including a proposal for a flat rate charge, but was later accused of intimidation by the power utility.

27/07/2024

New Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi assesses that Amakhosi have a "very good" squad of players but he needs to bolster it with a few experienced campaigners.

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"We need to be given a chance." These are the first few words said by new Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi.

27/07/2024

In terms of treatment, South Africa recorded increased antiretroviral treatment (ART) coverage, from 63.7% in 2017 to 80.9% in 2022.

A greater proportion of females, 83.2% compared to 76.2% of males, were on antiretroviral treatment between 2017 and 2022.

27/07/2024

Paris 2024: Afghan cyclist sisters defy Taliban to fulfil Olympic dream

Afghan cyclists Yulduz and Fariba Hashimi, facing adversity at home, are set to make history at the Paris Olympics, representing Afghanistan's first cyclists at the Games.

27/07/2024

24 hours in pictures, 26 July 2024

Our multimedia editor selects the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

27/07/2024

An associate professor at the School of Governance at the University of Witwatersrand, William Gumede, believes the GNU offers an "exciting opportunity", likening the situation to historical precedents where nations in crisis or postconflict scenarios had formed coalition governments to pool resources, ideas and energy.

Gumede believes the competition from non-ANC partners may push the ANC to deliver better governance and public services.

27/07/2024

ICYMI | SABC and Muvhango finally sign contract for season 26, with a 'significant transformation' confirmed

SABC 2 popular soapie Muvhango is set to be back on screen soon. A new contract has been signed and the cast and crew have already started shooting.

27/07/2024

ICYMI | The house is located in one of Cape Town’s most expensive residential areas and is one of the priciest properties in the southern suburbs. It has been uninhabited for years and has fallen into disrepair after the Gupta assets were seized by the state.

Initially, the controversial son of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher stayed in this mansion in Constantia.

27/07/2024

In August, fast-fashion giant Shein will open a pop-up store in Johannesburg as the online retailer aims to expand its brand recognition in South Africa.

Shein, a fast-fashion giant, will open a pop-up store in Johannesburg from August 2-11, offering customers a chance to experience its affordable products firsthand.

27/07/2024

Rich countries have left a "leadership void" in climate politics and must provide trillions of dollars to help developing nations cut their greenhouse gas emissions, the BASIC bloc of Brazil, South Africa, India and China said on Wednesday.

The BASIC bloc of Brazil, South Africa, India and China said climate finance provided to the developing world needed to increase "from billions to trillions" of US dollars per year, and said it should be divided equally between climate change mitigation and adaptation.

26/07/2024

This was Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s final occasion presenting the report before his retirement in August. His retirement follows the appointment of Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya as the country’s first female Chief Justice by President Cyril Ramaphosa, effective from 1 September.

The Annual Judiciary Report, which offers an overview of the performance of all courts, showed that the Superior Courts met varying levels of success in their key performance targets.

26/07/2024

IN PICTURES | Practice for

Paris 2024 Olympics athletes in training before the start of the games.