10 local brands that South African emigrants miss the most
There are over 1 million South African emigrants across the world, but many still miss local brands not available overseas.
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Why holiday meal money for cash-strapped parents is back on the menu
The school holiday food grant was axed by the Department of Education in 2023 due to a lack of money.
Big shake-up for name changes in South Africa
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has gazetted draft revisions to the South African Geographical Names Council Amendment Bill for public comment.
R100,000 ‘gift’ to homeowners in South Africa, and Reserve Bank shifts for interest rates this month
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Sunday, 8 March 2026.
The man who went from waiting tables to building one of South Africa’s most iconic restaurant empires
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.
Bad turn for anyone who loves to braai in South Africa
The latest Braai Index shows an upward turn in the price of the basket, meaning pain before the coals in South Africa.
New Jumbo Mall opening in South Africa this month
Jumbo Mall is opening in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, in less than two weeks amid heightened demand for quality retail in secondary cities.
One municipality in South Africa violating human rights
Residents of the Lekwa Local Municipality have faced water challenges since the early 2010s, which have been deemed human rights violations.
5 great countries South Africans can travel to visa-free
South African passport holders can visit 100 countries visa-free, including Brazil, Egypt, Argentina, Hong Kong, and Fiji.
WhatsApp warning for people living in Cape Town
The City of Cape Town has alerted citizens about scammers pretending to be city officials on WhatsApp.
Big problem for estates and complexes in South Africa
More South Africans are looking to move into security estates and other gated communities, but there is mounting tension around governance and accountability in these sectional title schemes.
Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what’s the latest on travel to UK?
New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.
Big plans for Uber in South Africa, and two new police units for Gauteng
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Saturday, 7 March 2026.
‘Most of my pension has gone on home heating oil’
Rising heating oil prices are hitting Northern Ireland harder than the rest of the UK – here’s everything you need to know.
Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.
Mayor Sadiq Khan invites embattled AI firm Anthropic to expand in London
The letter from London’s mayor came as the US moved to designate the company a supply chain risk.
Axel Springer agrees to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal
Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.
Council considers extending food voucher scheme
The council earmarks £1m to pay for the vouchers as part of a new Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Surge in jet fuel prices could push up air fares, analysts warn
Disruption to supplies from the Gulf due to the Middle East conflict has pushed the cost up by more than 80%.
Bad news for interest rate cuts in South Africa this month
The South African Reserve Bank is now expected to keep interest rates on hold this month following Israel and America’s attacks on Iran.