SARS exceeds R2 trillion in 2025/26 net revenue collection

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has collected some R2.010 trillion in net revenue for the 2025/26 financial year, breaking the threshold for the first time since its inception.The historical milestone was announced by SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter during a presentation of the preliminary revenue outcome for...

SAWS warns of scattered showers ahead of Easter travel period

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecast partly cloudy conditions with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers across parts of the country on Thursday and Friday, as many South Africans prepare to travel for the Easter period.

In its latest weather outlook, SAWS said conditions will be cool to warm...

Agreement to boost youth with AI, digital skills

A new partnership between government and the private sector is set to equip thousands of South African students with critical digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills aimed at improving their chances of securing future employment.The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed between the Department of Higher Education and...

Electoral Commission unveils new logo ahead of municipal elections

The Electoral Commission has today officially unveiled the identity (logo) and tagline for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections, marking a significant step in its preparations for the upcoming elections.

As every election carries its own story and identity, the 2026/27 elections logo and tagline represent a...

Department of Home Affairs reaches milestone with over 100 bank branches

The Department of Home Affairs has reached yet another major milestone on its digital transformation journey, with 110 branches already live across the length and breadth of South Africa.  

The department has exceeded its own internal target of rolling out its new Digital Partnership Model to 100 bank branches...

Defence showcases capabilities at the 2026 Rand Show

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will be participating in the 2026 edition of the Rand Show, taking place from 2 to 6 April 2026, at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, in NASREC. 

In a statement, the SANDF said it will once more utilise the Rand Show as an opportunity to educate and raise public awareness about the...

Legal Aid SA adjusts means test in line with CPI

Legal Aid South Africa has revised upwards its Means Test in line with the Consumer Price Index in response to ongoing economic hardship and the rising cost of living.

This, the statutory body said, is aimed at ensuring that South Africans can afford to have legal representation.

“As many South Africans continue to face financial...

Mulilo’s R15bn investment at SAIC signals jobs boost

As the South Africa Investment Conference 2026 moves from pledges to implementation, renewable energy company Mulilo has announced a nearly R15 billion investment expected to translate into significant employment opportunities for South Africans.

The investment, unveiled on Tuesday, will fund the development of three large-scale...

Uber’s R5bn pledge highlights how SAIC investments translate into jobs for citizens

Global ride-hailing platform Uber has pledged R5 billion over the next few years towards South Africa’s mobility, delivery and digital economy, a move that underscores how investment commitments made at SAIC are expected to directly support employment and income opportunities for ordinary...

Departments “not flexible” enough, workplace study finds

Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya says a study on hybrid work arrangements in the Public Service has found that 55% of departments lack hybrid policies, while 24% have implemented post-COVID policies.

“The PSC’s research aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of hybrid work arrangements...

How the Basic Fuel Price is calculated: A breakdown

For South African motorists, the price paid at the pump is far more than just the cost of the fuel itself, but the end result of a multitude of global and domestic forces ranging from the fluctuating price of crude oil and the strength of the Rand to the intricate costs of shipping, storage, and a series of government levies and...

Limpopo urges patience on roads ahead of Easter weekend 

Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC, Violet Mathye, is calling for patience on the roads as the province anticipates heavy traffic, due to the annual pilgrimage of the two biggest ZCC churches this Easter Weekend.”We expect significant movement of buses and minibuses on R71 from Polokwane towards Boyne and from Tzaneen...