How much you need to earn to be considered rich in South Africa
Defining who is wealthy in South Africa is widely debated, but data from various sources gives us a good idea of how much it takes to be considered rich.
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South Africans not offered salaries they deserve
Many South Africans may not be earning the salaries they deserve, particularly in smaller companies that often lack access to reliable market benchmarks.
Two brothers in South Africa who went from making R4 million a year to earning it in one day
A South African clothing startup is taking on the global athleisure market, led by brothers Daneel and Stef Steinmann.
Criminals targeting bank accounts taking South Africa by storm
The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) reported that digital bank fraud has more than doubled in recent years.
British Steel ‘needs nationalising by the summer’
Labour MP Nic Dakin says it is “the best outcome” for British Steel as ownership talks continue.
End of an era for iconic 138-year-old company in South Africa, and warning over fake traffic fines
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Sunday, 12 April 2026.
New mafia taking hold in the best-run province in South Africa
Criminal mafia groups are increasingly targeting an important and vulnerable group across South Africa, even in its best-run city and province.
NI fuel protesters ‘stand in solidarity’ with Irish counterparts
A convoy of vans, lorries, tractors, and even a limousine took part in a slow moving protest around the town centre on Saturday afternoon.
164-year-old luxury cafe where a box of treats costs R5,000 in South Africa
A French luxury cafe with 164 years of history has opened its doors in South Africa.
South Africans rushing to electric cars after record fuel price increase
Volvo says that the interest in electric cars is growing, adding that the benefits extend beyond the fuel savings.
Big changes for foreigners flocking to retire in South Africa
Foreign retirees who are increasingly looking to South Africa now face stricter rules in order to be approved for a retirement visa.
The growing threat on South African roads
While human error is often the main cause of accidents, experts warn that there is a growing threat on South African roads that needs more attention.
Only factory of its kind tied to 100 years of history in South Africa being forced to shut down
A silicon metal smelter, the only one of its kind in South Africa, could be forced to shut down due to unsustainable power costs.
The Woolworths finance giant that it doesn’t actually control
Despite holding the Woolworths brand, Woolworths Financial Services is controlled by Absa.
Big changes for DStv and the SABC, and South Africa’s richest city downgraded
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 11 April 2026.
High Court warning for estates and complexes collecting levies in South Africa
A High Court ruling has sent a warning to bodies corporate and residential estates across South Africa about levy collection practices.
Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply
A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.
Tankers urged not to pay toll to Iran for use of strait
Tanker firms are being advised not to pay Iran any levies in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.