It has been revealed that SAFA has been unable to pay its employees for March, which once again highlights their financial distress.

Discover where to find the best deals on everyday grocery items, including cooking oil, in South Africa. Here is the comparison.

A leading South African private education group is set to unveil a new R32 million university campus in a Cape Town suburb.

Residents brace for an April 2025 Eskom electricity tariff increase that’s just one-week away. Here’s how much to budget for …

Looking for the best deals on charcoal and other braai essentials this long weekend? We’ve compared prices at four South African supermarkets.

Discover which supermarket offers the best deals on teabags this week as we compare prices from leading retailers.

The sale of state-owned property by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) will go ahead at the end of April 2025.

In townships all across the land, stokvels have been thriving for generations, safeguarding members from economic downturn. Here’s how …

Airports Company South Africa has announced that the issue affecting check-in for FlySafair and LIFT airlines has been resolved.

Even a 0.5% increase to VAT represents a meaningful erosion into increases of 2025 SASSA grants. Here are some scary sums.

If the minister’s budget doesn’t get sufficient backing in parliament, will his above-inflation 2025 SASSA grant increases need to be reversed?

Not all SASSA Childcare Grants in April 2025 will increase at the same rate, but it’s encouraging news nonetheless for needy families …

SASSA Old Age grants in April 2025 have finally been confirmed by the agency. Better still, increases are higher than anticipated …

The South African government’s state-owned Public Investment Corporation has announced they now own more than 20 percent of Woolworths.

Agency confirms official April 2025 SASSA grant increases that are lower than those quoted from the Treasury. Here’s by how much …

Government will adjust the excise duties on alcohol and tobacco products at above the expected inflation rate in the 2025/26 financial year.

All social grants, barring the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, are expected to increase from April this year.

As per Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s revised Budget Speech, here are the official SASSA grant increases for 2025 …

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has tabled the 2025 Budget Speech with R5 billion going to the SANDF and it’s work in the DRC.

South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, will present the revised Budget Speech 2025 at 14:00 tomorrow.

Discover which supermarket offers the best rice deal this week as we compare prices from leading retailers.

Immigrant shop owners point the finger at Home Affairs over the dawdling response to the spaza shop registration deadline …

There’s positive news for South African salaries in 2025, but can a fragile recovery sustain itself against economic headwinds?

The much-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is set to launch this year, but it may not be great news for everyone..

Looking for the best deals on alcoholic beverages and other braai essentials? We’ve compared prices at four South African supermarkets.

A new financial year brings with it adjusted 2025 car licence renewal fees. Here’s what service providers will charge and what you’ll pay per province …

With a revised budget reportedly green-lit behind closed doors, economists explore all possible alternatives to VAT increases in 2025 …

Here’s a rundown of the Donald Trump tariffs, both in force and threatened, as well as other nations’ countermeasures.

Find out which supermarket has the best deal on fresh milk this week as we compare prices from top retailers.

An airline ticket referring to Zimbabwe as using its colonial name – Rhodesia – has sparked outrage and debate online.

15 478 non-compliant spaza shops face closure, and government reiterates there will be no exceptions/extensions …

Government could not help embattled steel producer ArcelorMittal, which confirms full wind down of operations from April 2025 …

Football legend Sir Alex Ferguson is in Zimbabwe on a private holiday. He was spotted at a safari lodge in Victoria Falls.

Retirement of top American diplomat in South Africa doesn’t bode well for continued US-SA relations in 2025 …

Donald Trump has reignited tensions over land expropriation in Africa. And let’s not forget the cautionary tale of our northerly neighbours …

A newly announced project to produce renewable diesel in South Africa will lower the cost of fuel and help the environment. Here’s more …

The latest Henley & Partners Passport Index has revealed the world’s most powerful passports for February 2025. Here’s who’s number one…

The YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge offers Cape Town businesses cash awards, mentoring and growth opportunities.

The City of Cape Town’s Cash for Power programme has seen local households and businesses make over R50 million since its start.

Looking for the best deals on charcoal and other braai essentials? We’ve compared prices at four South African supermarkets.

South Africa-born Elon Musk has divided Americans by helping US President Donald Trump slash government spending.

US President, Donald Trump’s ‘gold card’ has drawn significant interest from global wealth hubs. Here’s who wants one…

Discover which supermarket is offering the best deal on maize meal this week as we compare prices from top retailers.

Cape Town will be a central hub for discussions on economic cooperation this week as it hosts the B20 Launch Event.

Here are five budget-friendly West Coast gems to explore, from hiking to historic streets, each offering a unique.

Looking for the best deals on traditional boerewors – and other braai essentials? We’ve compared prices at four South African supermarkets.

Parliament shares where to catch the 2025 Budget Speech live, and hints at what we’re likely to hear in the all-important address.

Discover which supermarket is offering the best deal on 2kg rice this week as we compare prices from top retailers.

Most large corporations see the African continent as the ‘final frontier’. The last unconquered marketplace, and South Africa as the gateway.

The influx of digital nomads in Cape Town has fuelled concerns over rising rental prices and housing shortages.

Save big at this supermarket on Valentine’s Day by scoring the best deals on your braai essentials!

Only government assistance can save ArcelorMittal, South Africa’s largest steel producer. Anything less could be catastrophic …

AGOA is up for renewal in September 2025. If it lapses, the consequences in South Africa – its biggest beneficiary – could be disastrous.

SANRAL says it’s empathetic to South Africans over 2025 toll tariffs – considering the tough state of the economy – but must raise them regardless …

Discovery is trying to inspire better driving habits through a rewards programme in an attempt to make SA’s roads safer.

These are the cars that drove their makers deep into the red. Most emerged unscathed from their billion-dollar blunders, but one did not …

Over 645,000 travellers used Beitbridge Border Post during the 2024 festive season, highlighting a surge in cross-border movement.

Lonely Planet has named Cape Town as one of the top 10 best cities for digital nomads. Here are the other nine digital nomad destinations.

The National Treasury has revealed just how much money South African taxpayers are forking over annually. The figure will astound you …

South African take-home pay in 2025 looks to be trending in the right direction, outdoing even the hard-fought gains of 2024. Here’s more …

New Zealand has updated its Visitor Visa to allow remote workers to work for foreign employees on a digital nomad visa.

DeepSeek announced it had found a way to create AI chatbots much cheaper and faster than current market leaders.

Uber Moto is the ‘affordable’ motorbike riding service that has just launched in Johannesburg. Will you give it a try?

Travellers are opting for more affordable accomodation offerings that are now easily accessible on their smartphones.

There’s so much more to Pilanesberg than the majestic wildlife, there’s also the majestic Bakgatla people.

The recent bomb scare at Montecasino highlights the significant toll these incidents take on businesses and the broader economy.

Why not give Cupid the night off and visit one of these romantic getaways for Valentine’s Day 2025. Your partner will love you for it …

The SIU says it found ‘strong evidence’ of fraud, including an allegedly fake invoice for R1.97 million submitted by Kubwa Kazi Construction.

Much like booze and cigarettes, political parties want to sin-tax gambling winnings in 2025. Here’s the latest …

Like Cape Town, Cape Brandy exudes vibrancy, history and sophistication. Yet, its global recognition has been slow, often proving we overlook local treasures until others highlight them.

A private Afrikaans-only university in South Africa has shown remarkable success over the last decade, and hopes to double again in 2025 …

South Africa’s most valuable coin just fetched a record price on auction. Here’s how to check if you’re sitting on a small fortune, too …

Vodacom’s expanded family responsibility leave policies and support for various life stages won the employer the accolade for a second year.

Due to an atypical calendar, Janu-worry in 2025 is longer than usual, and it’s taking its toll on everyday South Africans.

Two other South African airlines, CemAir and Airlink have come out to say that FlySafair’s overbooking policy is not common practice.

Compare the options at Woolworths, Shoprite, Checkers and Pick n Pay to find the most budget-friendly choices for your weekend braai.

A ruling concerning the ownership structure of local airline FlySafair has serious consequences for South Africa’s aviation sector.

We’ve worked out the cheapest province to renew a South African car licence in 2025. The best licencing authorities are a surprise …

Transvaal Africa, a new Zimbabwean start-up airline, has obtained an Air Service permit and aims to begin passenger flights on regional routes in the year’s final quarter.

Parents are now diversifying their shopping habits, exploring platforms like Shein and Temu for stationery and school supplies.

FlySafair has responded to the National Consumer Commisson’s probe into the airline’s recent overbooking issue.

Discovery Health’s bid to recover costs from the RAF was dismissed, spotlighting the legal limits of medical schemes in South Africa.

OK Zimbabwe faces empty shelves and supply challenges post-festive season, amid ZIMRA’s crackdown on smuggled goods and economic pressures.

If you’re a Capetonian, you might know them.

Domestic carrier FlySafair is currently under investigation for its overbooking and overselling practices. Here’s more…

Follow these handy tips to maximise the public holidays in 2025 and score one-month off work. Because you’re worth it …

South Africa’s leading low-cost carrier, FlySafair, has once again been named Africa’s most on-time airline.

Europe leads the ranking in the world’s top city destinations with nine cities in the top 20 spots, but no sign of South Africa.

If the cost of living is getting to you and you need to earn extra income, here are some easy side hustles to consider.

We investigate if your car was more expensive 10-years ago in South Africa, or if manufacturers are losing the battle against inflation …

It’s ‘no-no-no’ instead of ‘ho-ho-ho’ for the South African Post Office this Christmas, as the treasury rejects another bailout proposal …

It won’t surprise you that despite poor service delivery, South African public servants in 2024 earned 34% higher than private sector …

Following a spate of spaza shop poisonings, the NCC has singled out these non-compliant traders in 2024 as a warning to shoppers …

National gambling board reveals how much the South African betting industry in 2024 is worth. The numbers will shock you …

Government hopes to tackle its mounting public wage bill by offering early retirement to South African civil servants. Here’s how it’ll work …

Time is ticking for spaza shop registration in South Africa, but many believe there’s something more sinister behind the ‘unworkable’ process.

In a tough year for the industry, the best banks in South Africa 2024 tracks sentiment from millions of online data points. And the winners are …

The strike by pilots from the South African Airways (SAA) began today and has already left many passengers frustrated after being stranded.

SAA pilots threaten to strike during peak travel season, demanding a 15.7% salary increase, which could trigger financial instability.

Prepaid electricity customers are warned against buying discounted vouchers from fake Eskom vendors