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

A proposed BRICS currency could reshape global financial markets and reduce dependence on the dollar. But there are massive challenges …

Is Australia really everything it has been hyped up to be or is there more beneath the surface than the stunning beaches and unique wildlife?

FSCA & PA review funeral insurance rules to help parlours better meet SA’s cultural & economic needs. Workshops set for 2025.

By Black Friday 2025, the landscape of last-mile delivery in South Africa could look very different, say experts …

Although Black Friday is technically day’s away, some brands have already began their savings roll out. Here are some of the best!

Forget flatscreen TVs and PlayStations, we want to know where the best 2024 Black Friday grocery deals can be found. Here’s more …

If you’ve been recently retrenched, here’s how to secure yourself 2025 UIF benefits in South Africa and get back on your feet …

Retail experts share tips on Black Friday 2024 deals in South Africa, so you don’t miss out on the biggest shopping event of the year …

South African retirees overestimate their savings and underestimate their expenses, causing difficulties throughout their golden years.

FlySafair has pointed out a few facts regarding its recent non-compliance issues with the International Air Services Council.

Travel experts share some important warnings to travellers that they need to know for this silly season to ensure safety.

Did you know South Africa is home to more than 40 Marine Protected Reserves that safeguard endangered marine species and biodiversity?

We look at used-car sales data to better understand the cars South Africans want vs. what they can actually afford in a protracted market …

The President holds the highest office in the land, and yet, there’s a South African civil servant earning three-times more. How?

Profmed loses Constitutional Court case over procedural missteps. Is their “integrity” in question?

All you need to know about the biggest shopping day of the year.

Experts say South Africa’s unemployed population struggles to find work not due to a lack of jobs but a lack of support …

With unemployment running rampant in 2024, here are the top-paying jobs that don’t need a degree in South Africa. Have at it …

FlySafair could be facing serious consequences now that the SA International Air Services Council has found the airline non-compliant.

In its most radical security upgrade yet, the service introduces SARS eFiling biometric verification. And here’s how it works …

Only a third of the populace owns a personal car, but here’s how long South Africans spend driving them each month …

Ahead of this week’s 2024 US election, there’s still no clear favourite. And the ramifications of a shock result will be felt in South Africa.

One of the richest people living in South Africa, here’s how president Ramaphosa made billions outside of politics …

How scary is driving in South Africa compared to other nations? And as you might imagine, the results of a new survey say ‘very’. Here’s why …

These are the quickest, easiest and cheapest ways to renew South African vehicle licences online in 2024. But don’t take our word for it …

Stats show an increase in fraudulent South African home and car loans going through reputable lenders. And the risk to banks is in the billions …

The Finance Minister’s 2024 mid-term budget statement has been called a ‘reality check’ for South Africa. Here’s why …

SoEs like Transnet and Prasa are set to modernize operations, leveraging cloud tech and AI solutions through partnerships.

An international index has once again bemoaned South African air quality, due to our over-reliance on coal-fired power stations …

Captains of industry in the country want the South African UIF under administration for a host of reasons. Here’s the latest …

Many will consider taking personal loans to cover lavish purchases ahead of Black Friday 2024. But experts warn against such practices …

With Black Friday around the corner, numerous brands have already begun showcasing their offers. Here are some of the best to date.

The race is on to prevent South Africa from experiencing a gas-supply crisis as Sasol and Eskom look into LNG as an option.

Sandton City continues to appeal to South Africans and visitors alike. The mall has become a destination in itself.  

South Africans on Black Friday are a skeptical bunch about savings, especially after the last two years. But there are positive signs …

From SASSA grants to state enterprises, what will be the key talking points in next week’s 2024 Medium-Term Budget Speech?

In the frenzy of Black Friday deals, consumers need to remain vigilant and recognise the red flags of potential scams.

Local government’s failure to update prepaid meters in South Africa will come to a head one-month from now. Here’s who to call for help …

Life’s too short to overwork and miss out on these great South African family getaways that cater to the whole family …

If you haven’t already got the date diarised, Black Friday in 2024 falls on Friday, 29 November. Are you planning on cashing in?

New points-based system provides a ‘digital oasis’ for remote working in South Africa. Here’s how it’ll work …

The time for individual taxpayers to submit is fast ticking away, as the 2024 tax return deadline ends in mere hours …

Black Friday in 2024 represents the biggest day in shopping in South Africa. And here’s how to get around the unfortunate clash with payday …

There are many nuances to withdrawing two-pot retirement for South African expats. But there’s also a golden window of opportunity …

Retirement in South Africa is seeing billions flowing out of the two-pot system when, in actual fact, residents should be adding to it …

After its most recent 25% acquisition of SA’s Airlink, Qatar Airways has announced plans to obtain a stake in yet another airline…

South African shoppers will now have to pay more delivery fees and spend even more to qualify for free delivery with their Takealot puchases.

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

Unions come down hard on workers demanding a raise of the minimum wage in South Africa. But economists say there’s method in the madness …

Talk of South Africa de-dollarising and adopting a unified BRICS currency has once again reared its head. But how will it work?

Following a spate of accidental poisonings, the Minister of the Presidency urges residents not to shop at unregistered spaza shops …

The Competition Commission believes greedy retailers are the reason why South African food prices in 2024 are not coming down …

The first electric minibus taxi in South Africa promises quieter, zero-emissions public transport, but users only want to see cheaper fares …

The good work by Home Affairs is filtering down to naturalised South African citizens, who have been poorly treated for far too long …

One-month on from the introduction of the South African two-pot retirement system, and billions of Rands have been withdrawn. Here’s why …

La Grange’s conviction in the Steinhoff scandal offers little solace. With a sentence. of 10 years, five suspended, was justice truly served?

And it’s the elderly and retired who are most likely to be harmed by above-inflation South African medical aid increases in 2025. Here’s why …

South African average monthly salaries in 2024 are on the increase, according to the latest employment statistics. Here’s by how much …

A major South African bank will offer stokvels from next year onwards, continuing to grow its grassroots savings base. Here’s more …

Fuel prices continue their downward trend for the fifth consecutive month, but taxi fares don’t budge; why not?

An application by wholesalers will rezone the Nelson Mandela Bay fuel price from ‘coastal’ to ‘inland’. Here’s why …

The on-again, off-again status of 2024 South African driver’s licences has taken a R1-billion turn for the worse. Here’s why …

South Africa’s restaurant industry is facing a crisis of exploitation – underpaid staff, long hours and broken labour laws. What’s next?

Gerhardus Burger’s conviction in the Steinhoff insider trading scandal raises eyebrows. With a suspended sentence, was justice really served?

Robust reforms, proactive investment initiatives and renewed optimism over GNU point to a positive South African economic outlook for 2025.

The South African Post Office is on the brink. Years of missed innovation have left it trailing more efficient competitors. Can it save itself by partnering with private players?

Joblessness is above pre-Covid-19 rates, but data shows where the jobs are in South Africa.

New brooms sweep clean at the Department of Home Affairs, as online South African ID applications are set for much-needed overhaul …

Coffee maintained the highest inflation rate across all food and non-alcoholic beverage (NAB) categories.

Inflation for August 2024 was lower than July’s numbers, which show what is cheaper at the till in South Africa.

Here are the latest adjustments to 2024 car licence renewal fees in South Africa, as the department continues with stringent reforms …

Spring has sprung and it’s time to take in six of South Africa’s best wildflower spots on the West Coast wonderland before it’s too late …

Cell C’s financial crisis has deepened despite efforts to rebrand and reduce debt. Could a merger be its last chance for survival?

In 2022, labour inspectors discovered that Huawei was non-compliant with South Africa’s Employment Equity laws.

Is Takealot’s Superbalist sale a sign of shifting tides in retail? As consumers tighten belts and shift to thrifting, big changes are here.

The Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) has terminated a multi-million-rand tender with a French firm following findings in court …

Home Affairs says it will come down hard on a South African diplomat in Dubai alleged of selling visas and passports to UAE citizens …

Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has urged the National Energy Regulator to reject a ludicrous 44% Eskom tariff increase …

Cases of prepaid electricity meter tampering are on the rise as everyday South Africans fight exorbitant (and illegal) energy costs …

The new Ford Territory 1.8T Titanium soaks up an epic Cape road trip from the coast to the interior, taking on more than it bargained for …

NERSA’s failed appeal of a High Court judgement has opened the door for an extensive electricity refund in South Africa. Here’s why …

Weigh up the choices at Woolworths, Shoprite, Checkers and Pick n Pay to discover the most cost-effective options for your weekend braai.

A government commission is looking closely at the 2025 South African National Minimum Wage to bring much-needed reform …

An innovative new solution in the Eastern Cape helps customers identify dodgy taxis in South Africa. Here’s more …

Consumers struggling under the weight of rising costs are turning to pawnshops in South Africa for salvation. Here’s how it works …

It’s not just a thumb-suck, there are seven key factors that count towards your monthly car insurance premium in South Africa …

A South African living wage is how much low-earning resident needs to provide for their families. And latest research says it’s unattainable for many …

It’s called the Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) and it’s the 2024 tax reprieve struggling taxpayers don’t even know they need …

Escape the cold with a getaway to one of South Africa’s best hot springs, and experience the thermo-fantastic warmth of Mother Nature …

‘Challenges’ within local municipalities is the reason for low uptake of Free Basic Electricity in 2024, says Minister Ramokgopa …

Latest stats reveal the severity of South Africa’s unemployment bloodbath in Q2 2024. And it’s women and the youth that’ve fared worst …

Vehicle depreciation in South Africa is the real deal, it adds up with ever kilometre you drive. So how much is it costing you annually?

As far as investor appeal on the African continent goes, South Africa is losing its edge, says RMB. Here’s why …

Grey import cars in South Africa are not just a problem for unsuspecting buyers but government authorities, too. Here’s why …