One of South Africa’s airports loses its licence
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has revoked the licence of a small airport in Gauteng.
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Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash
Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.
Speed cameras down in major city, and United States sends a message to South Africa
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 28 April 2026.
Cost of living payment date brought forward
The government said payments – normally made in autumn – will be given out in July.
SARS coming after South Africans moving money out the country
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is cracking down on offshore money transfers under new exchange control rules.
Iconic South African company at the centre of a bidding war
South African mining giant has at least three potential buyers for its Australian steelmaking coal business.
‘I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back’
Sarah has now got her money back but there are calls to reform the deadline for reporting scams to banks.
Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?
‘My husband might give up work to care for our kids’ – nursery bills in Wales highest in Britain
Parents in Wales say the cost of childcare is one of their biggest worries ahead of the election.
European flight prices are falling in short term, Wizz Air boss says
While many airlines say they are raising prices due to high fuel costs, József Váradi says European airlines are trying to boost demand
Greggs removes cabinets in shoplifting hotspots
Greggs is removing display cabinets in London stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.
Most in-demand jobs that don’t need a degree – paying up to R40,000 a month
Not all high-paying jobs in South Africa require a degree.
Warning to anyone with a smartphone in South Africa
South Africa loses R5.3 billion every year to telecommunications fraud, with nearly 60% of that linked to mobile banking fraud driven by SIM swaps.
Power station turned into luxury hotel in South Africa – costing up to R7,600 per night
An old 1930s power station has been turned into the 5-star hotel and spa in South Africa.
South African who went from the youngest member of parliament to the leader of a world-class city
Geordin Hill-Lewis, the mayor of Cape Town, was elected as the new Federal Leader of South Africa’s second-biggest political party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), on 12 April 2025, succeeding John Steenhuisen.
The country primed to take some of South Africa’s most important companies
Another African country is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for some of South Africa’s most important companies.