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Eskom electricity price shock for South Africa with even bigger increases on the way
South Africa’s energy regulator has admitted to errors in calculating South Africa’s electricity price increases.

Durban University Of Technology Responds To Misinformation On DUT355 Infrastructure Project
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) responds to allegations published by a Johannesburg-based media outlet regarding an infrastructure development project, DUT355, on the University’s Steve Biko and Indumiso Campuses.
Big legal blow to Spur, and Andre de Ruyter under fire once again
Here are five important things happening in South Africa today, Thursday, 28 August 2025.

Resilient Innovations has Africa’s leading disaster recovery site
Resilient Innovations’ head office in Waterfall City has been recognised as Africa’s best continuity and resilience service provider and product for 2025.

Summer holiday childcare costs a ‘struggle’
Parents in Guernsey said they have had to adjust their working hours to afford childcare.

‘£150 for school uniform is money I don’t really have’
Two in five parents in the South East say they struggle to afford school uniform, a new poll says.

Hammer blow to salaries in South Africa
Investec’s chief economist has noted that salaries are dropping in South Africa, and this is bad news for households and the economy.

Value of small parcels from China to UK doubles to £3bn as Shein sales soar
Parcels from China that are exempt from UK import tax more than doubled in value to £3bn last year.

AI boom boosts Nvidia despite ‘geopolitical issues’
Nvidia remains exposed to geopolitical tensions between the US and China.

4chan launches legal action against Ofcom in US
It wants the court to prohibit Ofcom from enforcing the Online Safety Act against it in the US.

Solar-powered postboxes being rolled out across UK
Royal Mail says the revamped design will help it compete in small parcel deliveries.

Ryanair to increase oversized bag bonus
Michael O’Leary told the BBC the change would come in November, and that he made no apology for it.

Over 95,000 South Africans have moved to the top country in the world for work-life balance
Over 95,000 South Africans now live in this country, making it one of the most popular destinations for those leaving the country.