Massive change for South Africa’s world-class infrastructure project
The Gautrain is entering a new era of management, with the world-class infrastructure project set for a massive expansion.
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The most popular fast food in South Africa
Eighty20 revealed that pizza is South Africa’s second-most-popular fast food type, behind chicken, which dominates the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector.
South Africa ranked as one of the unhappiest countries in the world
The 2026 World Happiness Report, compiled by the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre, ranked South Africa 101st out of 147 countries.
City’s electronic music venues struggling despite growth
Social media posts claimed Newcastle’s scene was thriving, but venues claim it is not the case.
Service charges coming under government scrutiny
People across the West explain how the charges on their buildings are affecting their finances.
Free prom hire boutique set up for two schools
Mia, a student, says it will lesson the burden on anyone spending hundreds of pounds on a dress.
The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
How will energy crisis hit Ireland’s economy?
Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheál Martin said Ireland’s economy enters the crisis from a position of “relative strength”.
South African billionaire’s company fined, and CEO sends a warning about the United States
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Saturday, 28 March 2026.
South African engineers’ warning over critical infrastructure collapse
Engineers are warning that the collapse of important municipal infrastructure in South Africa is both man-made and fixable.
South Africa’s largest shopping mall getting R100 million luxury lifestyle development
Fourways Mall will soon add The View, a new luxury lifestyle development that is costing R100 million to develop.
Bad news for South Africa’s R53 billion plan to prevent disaster
South Africa’s plans to stop its water crisis are set for a serious challenge as Lesotho wants new terms for its water-sharing agreement.
Blows keep coming for the rand
The rand suffered another blow on Friday, weakening to R17.20 to the dollar during mid-afternoon trade.
Petrol price above 150p a litre for first time in nearly two years
Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.
Johann Rupert’s company sitting on R107 billion pile of cash
Reinet Investments has completed the sale of Pension Insurance Corporation, which has increased the company’s cash balance to over R100 billion.
Early warning signs for homeowners in South Africa
The Reserve Bank has warned that interest rate hikes may be warranted if the Iran war drags on, which could mean homeowners would have to pay more on their home loans in the near future.
‘Ripple of fear’ over Iran war hits consumer confidence
A key survey indicates growing doubt among shoppers over prospects for the UK economy in the next year.
Ramokgopa responds to threat of ‘energy Armageddon’ in South Africa
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa isn’t facing an ‘energy Armageddon’ in 2030, following warnings from Eskom and energy experts of a looming supply cliff.
How top South African companies reach their target audiences
To stay relevant, South African companies must embrace online advertising.
The cost of driving vs flying from Joburg to Cape Town and Durban this Easter
South African travellers are set for pain when travelling this Easter holiday weekend, with fuel prices set for massive increases.