Goodbye Cape Town – reverse semigration shift gaining momentum
South Africa’s long-running semigration trend is slowing—with more households returning to inland provinces.
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The most fattening fast food meals in South Africa
Despite being packed with fat, carbs and high levels of salt, South Africans can’t get enough of fast food, with the segment growing significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns.
Levy warning for owners in complexes and estates in South Africa
Owners in community schemes must be cautious when it comes to their levy payments.
What you should earn to live a ‘decent’ life in South Africa
New data shows what a person needs to earn per month to live a ‘decent’ life in South Africa in 2026.
Google staff call for firm to cut ties with ICE
More than 900 Google employees signed a letter opposing company links to federal immigration actions.
Uber ordered to pay $8.5m over claim driver raped passenger
The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.
YouTube’s $60bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push
YouTube’s total revenue last year surpassed that of rival streamer Netflix as it seeks to dominate TVs.
Most smart motorways ‘not value for money’ say reports
National Highways found only three out of 16 schemes are on track to deliver the financial benefits expected.
Kids can be the harshest critics…
The candidates test their story on a group of kids.
Should you overpay your mortgage or save?
Martin Lewis explains.
Epstein emails: So-called ‘shady financier’ was Andrew’s ‘trusted money man’
Andrew seemed keen for Epstein to do business with David Rowland, but Epstein was wary, emails suggest.
Prestigious South African military base is now a run-down mess
Thaba Tshwane, formerly known as Voortrekkerhoogte, has become so run-down that parliamentarians have sounded the alarm.
SAA declares R155 million profit
SAA has declared a net profit for the 2024/25 financial year, but its financial statements have missed their deadline by five months.
East London and Graaff-Reinet are officially no more
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has officially gazetted the name changes for geographic features and towns in South Africa, marking the end of the road for East London and Graaff-Reinet.
Another turn for petrol prices in South Africa
Early data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that the momentum from the stronger rand is slowing, with fuel price recoveries much lower than last month and declining.
Bank of England chief ‘shocked’ at Mandelson emails
The Bank governor criticised emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.
Major international company sends a warning to South Africa’s government
Volkswagen says the South African government urgently needs to take action if it wants companies to keep investing, calling its latest pitch a ‘make or break’ moment.
South African giant expects triple profit
Gold Fields Ltd. said profit last year likely almost tripled as the miner benefited from bullion’s record-breaking rally.
R14.5 billion expansion at South Africa’s busiest international airport
The largest airport on the African continent in South Africa is making steady progress on a R14.5 billion capital expansion programme.