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Why South African SMEs should treat tax as a year-round strategy
17+ hour, 9+ min ago (642+ words) Discover why South African SMEs must adopt a proactive approach to tax planning, treating it as an essential part of their financial strategy rather than a mere compliance task. As the new tax year gets underway, South African SMEs are…...
Young designer Twala honoured as winner of Ama Zulu kit competition
9+ hour, 39+ min ago (612+ words) I questioned if this is a dream, is this real, or am I seeing things? And they verified it with a call," said Oridile-Thato Twala, winner of the Ama Zulu 2025/26 kit design competition. Standing in front of club owner Sandile…...
From rubble to music: Meet Gaza's Oud repairman
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (754+ words) Displaced Palestinian craftsman Suhail Abu Shawish glues an "Oud" musical instrument he is repairing, damaged by shelling or destruction during the war in the Gaza Strip using wooden pallets and leftover aid materials, at his makeshift workshop in the Nuseirat…...
Tragedy strikes as Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Al-Ashqar killed in Gaza
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (490+ words) Saleem Al-Ashqar, a promising goalkeeper killed by Israeli forces. Earlier this week, Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Al-Ashqar was killed in Gaza by the Israeli army, the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) announced. Al-Ashqar, a 32-year-old Palestinian goalkeeper, was killed on Monday after…...
The $215m conundrum: Newey stakes Aston Martin turnaround on radical Budapest upgrades
19+ hour, 25+ min ago (374+ words) With their woes mounting, can Adrian Newey and Aston Martin find a way out of the midfield? Aston Martin's aggressive transformation into a Formula 1 powerhouse has come with a staggering price tag, but halfway through the 2026 season, the tangible results…...
Crucial Declan Rice return softens injury blow as Thomas Tuchel faces tactical England puzzle
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (450+ words) England midfielder Declan Rice is going to be a key player for them ahead if their knockout match with DR Congo. Image: Xinhua via IANS England head into their FIFA World Cup round-of-32 clash against DR Congo carrying an immense…...
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric prepare for historic over-40 World Cup clash amid form questions
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (651+ words) Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40-years old face off for the first time in a Fifa World Cup, as Portugal take on Croatia in Friday's Round of 32 clash (kick-off 1am). But both…...
Rising food prices in South Africa: Household Affordability Index for June
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (492+ words) The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD) Household Affordability Index food basket for June released on Tuesday was at R5, 502. 42, indicating an increase in the price of the food basket. The prices of affordable foods increased in June in spite…...
Durban winter events include a unique Baroque concert and 'The Prince of Egypt' musical
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (306+ words) Principal trumpet player Yosuke Matsui with the KZN Philharmonic's Maggie Deppe. A winter morning concert of music for trumpet and organ will be performed at St Cyprian's Church, featuring Maggie Deppe on organ and principal trumpet player Yosuke Matsui. The…...
The quiet policy shift threatening South Africa's mental health triages
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (466+ words) Mental health advocacy in motion during the period of the Life Esidimeni tragedy. The systemic vulnerabilities highlighted then continue to manifest today, exacerbated by the elimination of Regulation 425's comprehensive training for community-level nursing staff. The quiet phase-out of South…...