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Key topics:Bolt partners Dongfeng to launch EV fleet in South Africa via Yugo RidesBolt dominates South Africa ride-hailing and eyes IPO as expansion continuesEV rollout to use Dongfeng models, phased charging; EVs cut driver costsSign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox every morning on weekdays. Register here.Support South Africa's bastion of independent journalism, offerin

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In this edition of the NdB Sunday Show with Chris Steyn,  Connie Mulder, the head of Solidarity's Research Institute (SRI) shares its comprehensive roadmap to gradually transition South Africa from race-based legislation to real empowerment, based on need, economic growth and job creation by 2030. It includes practical suggestions on BEE, employee share ownership programmes, foreign investment and a more realistic approach to employment equity. “... our history has shown the only way the AN

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou remains calm and urges his players to seize the league title on the final day following a frustrating goalless draw against Durban City.

A devastating head-on collision on the N1 in Limpopo has claimed the lives of three people, including two police officers. The crash occurred near Ha Phasa on the evening of Friday, 15 May 2026. Members of the South African Police Service (Saps) from Botlokwa in the Capricorn district responded to the scene at around 6:50pm, where they encountered two badly wrecked vehicles following the impact. Police officers among the dead in Limpopo N1 accident According to Limpopo police spokes

Despite securing a home quarter-final, the Stormers head into the United Rugby Championship play-offs facing major questions after an underwhelming finish to the regular season.

As severe weather continues to batter parts of South Africa, the Western Province Cricket Association is rallying support for thousands displaced by flooding in the Western Cape.

Mamelodi Sundowns legend Sibusiso Vilakazi believes the scars of the past will drive his former team to victory in the CAF Champions League first-leg final at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday.

Suspended SA Police Service national commissioner General Fannie Masemola faces potential jail time for not implementing a court ruling mandating the reinstatement of Western Cape Hawks boss Major-General Nombuso Khoza.

After a brutal attack and a gunshot wound, Nunu the pig is alive and recovering, dispelling false reports of her death.

In a significant operation, Cape Town's Metro Police K9 Unit, led by K9 Virus, uncovered drugs worth over R2.7 million in Bellville, showcasing the relentless fight against narcotics in our communities.

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has reacted to his side’s 0-0 draw with Durban City on Saturday afternoon. The Buccaneers needed a win to claim the Betway Premiership but fumbled against a very stubborn City defence. Ouaddou felt his side played well but criticised the aggression of the opposition. “There is a difference between playing strong with physicality on the ball and to break the players, this is not the mentality and never will be mine, as first an educator,

Amid soaring unemployment figures, ANC members are calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign, citing a worsening crisis since he took office in 2018.

Head coach JP Pietersen said he is confident the Sharks will be better next season after finding their identity in the final run-in of this year’s United Rugby Championship. The Durban union’s 18th-round match against Zebre at Kings Park, finishing 54-19 to the hosts, was their final of the season after they failed to qualify for the play-offs. The Sharks ended their campaign 10th on the table with eight wins out of 18 games. It followed a seventh-place finish (second last

South Africa’s new computerised learner licence testing system has dramatically reduced fraudulent passes, but authorities say some corrupt officials are already finding new ways to help applicants cheat. According to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), investigators have uncovered evidence that some examiners are now using concealed laser pointers to secretly indicate correct answers during learner licence tests. The Department of Transport said it wants several learner licenc