Heating oil support ‘needs to be delivered now’
Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at “different options” to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.
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South Africa literally collapsing in front of everyone’s eyes
Incidents of collapse are increasing across South Africa and points to serious failures in the regulated construction industry.
100 countries South Africans can travel to visa-free
South African passport holders can now visit 100 countries without a visa, down from 101 in January, ranking the South African passport 47th globally.
Iran war fuel price hikes ‘put our firm at risk’
Drivers and businesses say the rising price of fuel is putting their livelihoods at risk.
The small town in South Africa where millionaires are rushing to live
The Garden Route coastal town of Plettenberg Bay experienced a boom in 2025, with property sales breaking records and topping R2.8 billion.
Londoners ‘disproportionately’ affected by fraud
According to the City of London Police, some 40% of fraud victims nationally are in the capital
R2 billion mess in South Africa’s capital
In 2025, the City of Tshwane called for R2 billion in investment to refurbish the polluted Apies River, which flows through Pretoria.
‘I was charged double for oil I already paid for’
People say they are being charged massively inflated prices for heating oil they already paid for.
South Africa’s richest province hacked, and interest rate hikes back on the menu
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 14 March, 2026.
One government decision that could end in disaster for South Africa
An energy economist warned that years of government inaction have left the country dangerously exposed to rising prices and potential shortages.
‘We’re not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse’
Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is “horrific” for him as well as his customers.
Judge says ‘no evidence’ to justify Federal Reserve probe
The case has raised concerns about political pressure on the US central bank.
New US trade probe targets EU, Canada, UK over forced labour
The US said it would examine whether countries are effectively blocking goods made with “forced labour”.
Why both partners need to be across a couple’s money
Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.
Luxury lodge overlooking historic 147-year-old battleground in South Africa being sold
A luxury lodge overlooking one of South Africa’s most famous historic battlefields where US presidents, Kings, and European royals have stayed is going on auction.
Top restaurants in South Africa’s most beautiful city – including an authentic 1970s Italian eatery
Tasha’s founder Natasha Sideris has opened a new 1970s Italian restaurant concept in Cape Town, joining a growing list of top eateries in the Mother City.
South Africa’s Inaugural National Transport Conference Sets the Agenda for Sector Growth
The Department of Transport (DoT) will host its inaugural National Transport Conference (NTC) from 16 to 18 March 2026 in Johannesburg.
Double tax warning for anyone with a retirement fund in South Africa
The first two-pot system withdrawal was submitted one minute into the new financial year, and South Africans are being reminded of the risks.