In a decisive move to prevent the collapse of entire industrial sectors, the South African government has temporarily rewritten the rulebook on competition. Trade and Industry...
America steps back and the ripple effects reach Africa In a sweeping move that has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, United States President Donald Trump has...
In a significant shift for household budgets and the broader economy, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is firmly on a path of lowering interest rates, with more...
“The law is clear”: Ramaphosa responds to backlash over NDPP choice President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to shut down growing criticism over his decision to appoint...
Storm clouds, heatwaves and hail: what Thursday’s weather really looks like across South Africa If you’re stepping out on Thursday, 8 January 2026, chances are you’ll...
For many South Africans, the weeks after the festive season are a financial hangover. January school fees, transport costs, groceries, and rising debt repayments all collide...
A party battle playing out in public KwaZulu-Natal politics rarely lacks drama, but this week’s developments inside the National Freedom Party have landed with particular force....
January has a way of shining an unforgiving spotlight on our finances. Festive spending is still echoing through our accounts, debit orders feel louder than usual,...
Treasury’s Big Bet and Why It Has South Africans Talking When the National Treasury quietly floated the idea of a 20% national tax on online gambling...
January always arrives with big promises in Johannesburg. New gym shoes, ambitious savings plans, and bold career moves. And by February, reality hits hard. Traffic, long...
