
South Africa hits a major roadblock
South Africa’s reforms are taking shape and making significant progress, but failures and collapse at the municipal level are holding the country back.
THURSDAY, 30 APRIL 2026, 00:10

South Africa’s reforms are taking shape and making significant progress, but failures and collapse at the municipal level are holding the country back.

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has revoked the licence of a small airport in Gauteng.

Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 28 April 2026.

The government said payments – normally made in autumn – will be given out in July.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is cracking down on offshore money transfers under new exchange control rules.

South African mining giant has at least three potential buyers for its Australian steelmaking coal business.

Sarah has now got her money back but there are calls to reform the deadline for reporting scams to banks.

Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

Parents in Wales say the cost of childcare is one of their biggest worries ahead of the election.

While many airlines say they are raising prices due to high fuel costs, József Váradi says European airlines are trying to boost demand

Greggs is removing display cabinets in London stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.

Not all high-paying jobs in South Africa require a degree.

South Africa loses R5.3 billion every year to telecommunications fraud, with nearly 60% of that linked to mobile banking fraud driven by SIM swaps.

An old 1930s power station has been turned into the 5-star hotel and spa in South Africa.