‘I fiddled the meter for a mate and the shop burnt down’
A BBC investigation speaks to electricians and families setting up illegal meter bypasses to steal power.
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Bad news for taxpayers in South Africa, and South Africa’s R35 billion waterfront ‘city’ mess
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
New rules make it easier to dismiss employees in South Africa
The Cabinet has approved sweeping amendments to South Africa’s key labour laws, including changes to the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Asia stocks fall for third day, oil steadies as investors watch Iran war
The conflict in the Middle East has rattled financial markets and global energy prices have soared.
Use our tax calculator to see how the Spring Statement affects you
Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.
Trump says US Navy will protect ships in Middle East ‘if necessary’
The US President said he was taking steps to keep energy supplies flowing as oil prices continued to surge.
Dharshini David: Don’t be fooled – taxes are still set to rise
There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor’s Spring Statement, yet to take effect.
New private university mega-campus coming to South Africa
Advtech has secured the land to build a new private university in KwaZulu-Natal, with construction set to start next year.
Cheap imports leave major retailer in South Africa cracked
Italtile has taken a big knock to profits, largely attributed to the influx of low-cost tiles entering the market.