Finance group Standard Bank has warned that unmarried couples living together in South Africa risk great uncertainty or lengthy legal battles if they don’t have their affairs in order.

Domestic workers in South Africa continue to struggle to make ends meet and earn incomes that match the National Minimum Wage, despite a 16% increase in median earnings from 2024.

South Africans who enjoy visiting bars, restaurants, or even hosting events have been warned that they are targets for crime as the warmer weather approaches. 

BusinessTech’s food basket comparison shows the cheapest retailer for basic groceries at the end of August 2025.

Stats SA has published the latest cause of death data for South Africa, showing the biggest natural and unnatural killers in the country.

The domestic work sector in South Africa has been dealt a severe blow as the number of people employed continues to fall as many households emigrate.

The Competition Commission has published its inaugural Cost of Living Report, which shows that South African households are getting hammered by rising costs in the country.

South Africans working in the United Kingdom could soon find the road to permanent residency far longer and more difficult than before. 

The Council for Medical Schemes has published its recommendations for medical aid contribution increases in 2026, with announcements from big schemes expected in the coming weeks.

South African Airways is launching a new international flight, even if it’s shorter than a flight from Joburg to Cape Town.

The Department of Basic Education has dismissed new fake reports doing the rounds claiming that the 2025 school calendar has been changed to give learners an “extended September break”.

Meat prices in South Africa continue to be elevated, and while economists expect inflation to cool for the last few months of the year, don’t expect prices to reverse any time soon.

Over 95,000 South Africans now live in this country, making it one of the most popular destinations for those leaving the country. 

Crime remains one of South Africa’s largest problems, but many choose not to report incidents of crime to the police.

People visiting Cape Town are being warned that syndicates are targeting people travelling to Cape Town International Airport.

FlySafair has expanded its network and announced the launch of two new routes in South Africa.

The latest employment statistics published by Stats SA show that domestic worker jobs in the country continue to decline as workers face increasing financial stress.

Despite being one of the best private schools in South Africa, King David Victory Park is closing its doors.

South Africans are increasingly moving away from traditional private and public schools, with alternatives gaining ground.

John Hume, the South African who bred the world’s biggest rhino herd, has been arrested on charges of smuggling their horns.

Domestic workers in South Africa are following other professions and looking overseas for better prospects.