Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Sunday, 22 March 2026.

While most South Africans don’t tip petrol attendants, the latest data shows that they earn above the minimum wage in South Africa.

The building that housed the former “Staatsmuseum” (State Museum) stands empty in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria.

A decade of subdued growth, infrastructure deterioration, and chronically high unemployment has trapped the province in a cycle of underperformance.

The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.

Mary Vilakazi, who financed her education through scholarships and a bursary, rose from a township to lead one of Africa’s largest financial institutions by market cap—FirstRand Group.

Mixed-use developments are booming in South Africa, with strong growth in prices over the last five years.

Founded in 1792, South Africa’s oldest institution is now at serious risk of liquidation.

Discovery Bank is now profitable, with long-term investors starting to benefit from their belief in the group.

Julie Waller, who heads up the charity, says donations have helped more than 2,000 families.

Tiegan Parry says The Bread and Butter Thing, in Boston, eases financial pressures on her family.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Saturday, 21 March 2026.

Parents are increasingly turning to homeschooling due high private school fees and government capacity issues.

Most SMEs aren’t uninsured. They’re misaligned, carrying insurance cover that made sense when it was first arranged but hasn’t kept pace with how the business actually operates.

Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.

Cape Town is getting a R230 million ‘parking lot’ with the V&A Waterfront announcing plans to build a new superyacht marina aimed at servicing the global elite.

The interest rate on government debt is climbing over fears about inflation, interest rates, and public spending, experts have said.