Parental leave system ‘not equal for all families’
Families should have parental leave access and single parents should have more help, a report says.
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The disaster that could break South Africa’s winning streak
South Africa is enjoying a strong market rally, but there are economic realities and major risks that can’t be ignored.
FutureRent launches South Africa’s first dedicated Vehicle Subscription App
FutureRent, South Africa’s pioneering vehicle subscription company, today announces the launch of its mobile app for Android and iOS, becoming the first vehicle subscription brand in the country to deliver a fully integrated, app-first driving experience.
Iconic fast-food restaurant making a comeback in South Africa ten years after shutting down
Scooters Pizza is opening a new location in Johannesburg next month after announcing its comeback last year.
SARS is coming after taxpayers with a new weapon, leaving nowhere to hide
SARS wants to introduce new laws that will enable wide-reaching lifestyle audits, helping it clamp down on taxpayers whose lifestyles don’t match their means.
Alma Mater International School: Building South Africa’s strongest pipeline into hard-science and global universities
In a South African education landscape increasingly focused on outcomes rather than optics, Alma Mater International School has quietly established itself as one of the country’s most consistent pipelines into hard-science degrees and top-tier global universities.
Winter shelter sees highest demand in years
Northampton Hope Centre staff say people who need the shelter could be turned away by next week.
New ’10 minute’ driving licence centres rolling out in South Africa
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is accelerating the roll-out of Smart Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) across the province.
Change aims to make credit card access ‘simpler’
A legal loophole stopping islanders apply for credit cards has been removed by the States.
Photo project to highlight effect of fuel poverty
Citiziens Advice Shropshire is working with Aston University on the exhibition project.
Blow for Pick n Pay, and Eskom’s message to South Africans using solar
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
Call to change the name of major province in South Africa
There are calls to change the name of a province in South Africa. The last time a province’s name changed was over 20 years ago.
Two shopping malls in South Africa selling for R674 million
Fairvest has received the go-ahead to acquire two major shopping malls in KwaZulu-Natal.
Meta to trial premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
Under the plan, access to the platforms’ core services would remain free to use.
Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.
Tech giants face landmark trial over social media addiction claims
Defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, TikTok’s owner ByteDance and YouTube parent Google.
Airlines pay out millions after initially rejecting claims
Passengers accuse carriers of “confusing” them into dropping compensation claims for cancelled flights.
Cap for ground rent in England and Wales due to be announced
The government has not confirmed what the cap will be, but campaigners have said they believe £250 a year is likely.