Residents of Graaff-Reinet, one of South Africa’s most historic towns, are putting up fierce resistance to changing the name to Robert Sobukwe Town.

The Council for Medical Schemes has confirmed increases to levies on medical schemes for the 2026/2027 financial year.

Taxpayers living in this small rural municipality earn more on average than residents in some of the country’s biggest and wealthiest cities.

South Africans should brace for higher fuel prices following the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran.

New data shows that over‑indebtedness continued to grow in South Africa, and some income brackets are worse off than others.

There are over 1 million South African emigrants across the world, but many still miss local brands not available overseas.

The school holiday food grant was axed by the Department of Education in 2023 due to a lack of money.

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has gazetted draft revisions to the South African Geographical Names Council Amendment Bill for public comment.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Sunday, 8 March 2026.

Allen Ambor went from being a waiter to founding the first Spur in 1967, and helping it grow it into a JSE-listed empire of over 750 restaurants.

The latest Braai Index shows an upward turn in the price of the basket, meaning pain before the coals in South Africa.

Jumbo Mall is opening in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, in less than two weeks amid heightened demand for quality retail in secondary cities.

Residents of the Lekwa Local Municipality have faced water challenges since the early 2010s, which have been deemed human rights violations.

South African passport holders can visit 100 countries visa-free, including Brazil, Egypt, Argentina, Hong Kong, and Fiji.