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3 reasons you might not qualify for a SARS refund
Many South Africans are hoping for a tax refund this season, but SARS won’t be paying out to everyone.
WEDNESDAY, 09 JULY 2025, 15:17
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Many South Africans are hoping for a tax refund this season, but SARS won’t be paying out to everyone.
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The freeze means people risk being dragged into a higher tax band if they get a pay rise.
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The British and Irish Lions win again but concede four tries against a dogged Brumbies side in Canberra.
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The Southport Inquiry has been hearing from the families of survivors of the attacks.
South Africa
Police in NC has refuted claims associate linked to Matlala works at Kuruman police station.
South Africa
Teen pregnancy a threat to social and economic development
Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities Steve Letsike says the scourge of teenage pregnancy is not only a health concern but a threat to the nation’s social and moral fibre and future prosperity.
“Teenage pregnancy is robbing too many of our girls of their childhood...
South Africa
Khumalo and six other senior police officials were arrested last month.
South Africa
Mbenenge is facing allegations of sexual harassment in the workplace levelled by Mengo.
World
Germany says a laser fired by a Chinese warship tried to disrupt a reconnaissance plane over the Red Sea.
World
The US president reverses a suspension of weapons shipments to Kyiv and heavily criticises Russia’s Putin.
World
The latest on the deadly floods in Texas, foreign policy dominates President Trump’s week, Supreme Court allows Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now.
World
President Trump is hosting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu this week as they work on a ceasefire in Gaza. He’s also resuming military aid shipments to Ukraine after they were temporarily halted.
Africa
Lesotho faces tariffs of 50% – higher than any other country because of its large trade surplus with the US.
Africa
The United States announces sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria.
Africa
Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast’s election.
Africa
US President Donald Trump announces a 30% tariff on South African imports starting from 1 August.
Business
Business
Business
The South African government’s latest policy plans to revive the country’s struggling ferrochrome industry have sparked concerns from the Minerals Council South Africa (MCSA).
Business
Politics
National Assembly Speaker directed Parliament to consider on an urgent basis Mkhwanazi revelations.
Politics
ANC SG Mbalula says Mabuza’s death is a loss for both the party and the country.
Politics
The Mbombela High Court dismissed Phadi’s appeal on Tuesday.
Politics
Mkhwanazi alleges that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu interfered in crime fighting operations.
Sport
Orlando Pirates may have added several stars to their arsenal; however, that doesn’t mean all their current top players will stay.
Sport
Orlando Pirates winger Tshepang Moremi has been spotted donning an iconic jersey in a pre-season training session ahead of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season.
Sport
Larne confirm that Kenny Bruce’s 50% stake in the Irish Premiership club is acquired by Redball Global FC.
Sport
Here is the referee team that will take charge of the Springboks’ second Test against Italy in Gqeberha on Saturday.
Education
[Leadership] Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will hold its annual Policy Meeting today to determine the modalities for admission into Nigeria’s tertiary schools for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Asutifi North District Director of Education in the Ahafo Region, Ms Naomi Asante, has appealed to the government to provide additional infrastructure for deprived basic schools in the district, particularly at the pre-school level in order to help address overcrowding.
Education
[Vanguard] The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, has officially announced the commencement of the second phase of the Year 2025 Entrance Examination for the state’s Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools, excluding Vetland Junior Grammar School, Ifako-Ijaiye.
Education
[Premium Times] The bill was read for the first time on 2 July.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Rihanna has made history by holding the record for the longest run on the Billboard 200 chart by a Black female artist.
Lifestyle
South Africans are expecting extra cash in their hands this tax season. But not everyone is eligible to receive a refund from SARS…
Lifestyle
Princess Kate Middleton made a striking return to public royal duties, attending a state banquet in honour of the French state visit.
Entertainment
Kairo turned 10 on Wednesday this week.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Minnie says she was treated like a ‘pariah’ after announcing her split.
Entertainment
Science/Tech
FXPrimus, a leading global brokerage, proudly announces the launch of Synthetic Indices; instruments designed for traders who want uninterrupted market activity. They offer engineered volatility and a clean, structured high performance trading environment. Unlike traditional assets affected by news events, economic reports, or geopolitical shifts, Synthetic Indices simulate real-market price...
Science/Tech
Naspers has delivered respectable returns for its investors over the past decade. However, its share price performance is a far cry from the world’s top tech companies.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Gizmodo: WIMPs (weakly interacting massive particles) are one of the most serious contenders for dark matter — the “missing” mass supposedly constituting 85% of our universe. Given its elusiveness, dark matter tests the patience and creativity of physicists. But the latest results from LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ), the South Dakota-based detector, may have brought...
Science/Tech
Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber says government is laying the foundation for an ambitious plan to create South Africa’s first ever Digital ID system. “Home Affairs will shortly submit a Digital ID policy to Cabinet for approval to conduct public hearings. Beyond the material benefits, such as clamping down on fraud and enhancing inclusion, […]
Motoring
The Black officially becomes the priciest Range Rover ever sold in South Africa, with option of standard or long wheelbase L configurations.
Motoring
Mercedes-Benz V-Class a surprise entry on the list that includes Land Cruiser, Everest and Nissan Patrol.
Motoring
Reports suggest the Milton Keynes-based team’s CEO was let go as a result of the team’s poor showing this year.
Motoring
Health
The company is getting the funding to collect local stories of experiences of menopause.
Health
Recent years have seen incredible advances in eyesight restoration. But should we approach blindness as something that needs to be ‘cured’? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, explores. Made in partnership with UKRI (UK Research and Innovation).
Health
The group hopes to help women with newborn care, maternal health, and mental wellbeing.
Health
We also discuss the risks of AI therapy
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.