
Over 21s to get £12.71 an hour in minimum wage rise
The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living.
WEDNESDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 2025, 13:54

The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living.

The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living.

Three and a half million low-paid workers across the UK benefit from minimum wage rates.

Billionaire Christo Wiese says Cyril Ramaphosa has been a disappointment as president, but has sympathy for the situation in which he must lead.

The future of the levy has been the subject of much speculation, with one think tank calling it “one of the most economically damaging taxes”

The government gives a 50% bonus after two and four years, to encourage those on low incomes to save.

Bo-Kaap, one of Cape Town’s most historic neighbourhoods, is facing growing pressure from a rapid increase in Airbnb-style short-term rentals.

Nedbank and state-owned group Transnet and have agreed a confidential commercial settlement of their ongoing litigation around state capture-era transactions.

One of South Africa’s major employers is facing widespread shutdowns if the government does not take urgent steps to reduce electricity costs.

The arrival of the Geely E5 and E5 EM-i signals a powerful leap forward for South Africa’s evolving new energy landscape.

A new private school will soon open in Cape Town after the successful launch of several other sister schools.

A scheme to provide free lunches to all state primary school pupils in London reaches a milestone.

South African discount retailer Pepkor Holdings has received regulatory approval to establish a banking presence, it said on Tuesday, as it expands beyond retail and financial services.

The tax on sugary drinks is being extended to include pre-packaged milk-based drinks.

SARS has urged employers in South Africa to start preparing for the 2026 Employer Filing Season, noting changes taking effect early next year.