Business

How to legally pay less tax in South Africa
A financial adviser provided ways for South Africans to reduce the tax they have to fork over to SARS.

SANParks appeals for help to restore Kruger National Park following severe flooding
Severe flooding has devastated Kruger National Park, prompting SANParks to establish a fund to restore this national treasure.

Reality check for the rand
The rand has been on a winning streak, but the currency faces many challenges to remain below R16.00/$.

Should smartphones be locked away at gigs and in schools?
Some artists already ban phones at their gigs while some headteachers say locking them away helps children learn.

The cheap city becoming a semigration hotspot in South Africa
East London is seeing an influx of South African semigrants due to its attractive lifestyle and cheaper prices.

The South African public school with a 100% matric failure rate
A secondary School in Limpopo province recorded a dismal 0% pass rate in the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

‘People are often in despair – we see it in their eyes’
Charity the Message Trust said the shop was formed in response to “desperate need”.

The highest paid banking bosses in South Africa – earning over R200,000 per day
Capitec’s former CEO Gerrie Fourie is the highest-paid banking CEO in South Africa, followed by the CEO of Standard Bank, and then Investec.

Major shift for South Africa’s property market is coming
South Africa’s property market is expected to see massive change this year – with expectations of a better economic performance.

‘Incredible’ response for kids clothes swap shop
Since launching, the scheme in Eynsham has supported 240 families in Oxfordshire.

SARS going after certain pension funds in South Africa
New laws targeting foreign retirement funds are still on the cards for South Africa, while SARS is also expected to crack down on local trusts.

Post Office and Fujitsu accused of delaying £4m legal claim
Lee Castleton is taking legal action against his former employer over the Horizon IT scandal.

What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?
While TikTok’s future in the US has been secured, questions remain about exactly what changes US users will see.

1975: Could you do your food shop just once a year?
Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.

Major new shopping mall opening soon in South Africa
Etwatwa Crossing will open in the second half of 2026, bringing formal retail to a historically underserved community.

Saudi giant officially takes over South African company for R23 billion
Barloworld has officially been acquired by a consortium led by Saudi Arabian investors, and is set to delist from the JSE next week.