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Billions given to South Africa’s army and police to take on criminals
South Africa’s government allocates R848.2 billion over the medium term to combat crime and ensure territorial integrity.

Eskom is coming after customers who don’t pay in South Africa
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. will be allowed to take over the distribution of electricity in South African municipalities that collectively owed the state utility R85.2 billion at the end of last year.

Is TikTok the new frontier for fashion reinvention?
How a young designer got brought on to help redesign a legacy sports brand following a TikTok post.

New debt rule for South Africa in the works
South Africa will propose binding guidelines later this year to keep public finances on a sustainable path by introducing a principle-based fiscal anchor rather than numerical rules.

The big winners and losers in South Africa’s 2026 budget
South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his annual budget to lawmakers in Cape Town on Wednesday—this is who came off best.

Price hikes for alcohol and tobacco in South Africa incoming
South Africans who like to indulge in alcohol and tobacco products will see prices climb even higher this year.

Social grant changes for South Africa in 2026
All social grants, barring the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, will increase in the next financial year.

Petrol price pain for South Africa
While the 2026 Budget provides some inflationary relief for taxpayers, drivers will once again bear the brunt of revenue collection efforts as the government hikes fuel levies.

Martin Lewis breaks down the energy bill changes
Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.

Tax-free limit increased to R46,000 per year in South Africa
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana increased the tax-free investment yearly limit, but made no mention of the lifelong R500,000 limit.

Here is how much tax you will pay in 2026 based on what you earn
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has tabled the budget for 2026, including some welcome tax relief for taxpayers.