Money flooding out of South African retirement accounts
One week into the 2026 tax year, and Alexforbes has already seen 140,000 claims come through for two-pot withdrawals.
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Overflowing river sweeps away car, kills four in Limpopo
Limpopo police recovered four bodies after a vehicle was swept away by water flowing over a bridge at the Makotopong River.
South Africa breaks the 1% barrier
South Africa’s economy expanded at the fastest pace in three years in 2025, helped by stronger output in the agriculture, trade and finance industries.
GROUNDUP: Joburg residents dispute massive electricity bills as City Power tackles broken billing system
What started as a switch to solar to cut electricity costs ended with a R60,000 bill for one Johannesburg resident. Many others across the city say they are facing unexplained charges and disconnections while disputing their accounts.
Volkswagen expects profit margin recovery after tough 2025
Volkswagen anticipates a profit margin recovery in 2026, projecting 4.0 to 5.5% after a challenging 2025 with a margin of 2.8%.
Are too many pupils repeating before matric? New study raises questions
Overemphasis on matric results may incentivise schools to maintain high repetition rates and encourage ‘easier’ subject choices
South Africans Abroad: TEN players in Bafana Bafana squad
The Bafana Bafana preliminary squad for the Panama friendly is out, and it consists of TEN players who ply their trade abroad.
News24 | SA’s 2025 growth disappoints, but hits three-year high
South Africa’s economy grew by 1.1% in 2025, marking the first in three years in which growth exceeded 1%.
The non-linear reality of AI: Why markets, regulators and nations must prepare for sudden leaps
Artificial intelligence does not evolve gradually. It jumps. It produces quiet plateaus followed by discontinuities that shock incumbents, confuse forecasters and reorder competitive landscapes.
G7 failed to address core issue in escalating US-Israel-Iran war, experts say
With oil prices climbing to $120 a barrel and the Strait of Hormuz shut, analysts say the G7 missed a critical opportunity to push for peace in the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict
WATCH LIVE | IEC briefs media ahead of the municipal elections
The Electoral Commission is briefing the media on its state of readiness ahead of this year’s local government elections on Tuesday.
South Africa’s courts send a harsh message to SARS
Two recent High Court rulings have made it clear that while SARS has broad powers, its decisions can be overturned.
WATCH LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
The five suspects accused of murdering soccer star Senzo Meyiwa are back in the dock in the Pretoria high court on Tuesday
Prominent South African company takes a hit with profit down 98%
Trellidor is implementing a three-phase turnaround plan, as the company’s operations and finances continued to struggle in the first half of its 2026 financial year.
Shaune Mogaila back in court over fatal crash charges
Sekhukhune United player Shaune Mogaila is expected back in court in a case related to a car crash that resulted in the death of a nine-year-old girl, Gomolemo Mavimbela.
News24 | IEC announces voter registration weekend for local elections
The IEC will hold a voter registration weekend for the local government elections on 20 and 21 June.
News24 | These 17 bank branches will now offer fast ID applications
By the end of the week, new machines will be operational in 17 bank branches in South Africa, enabling clients of two of South Africa’s biggest banks to apply for a smart ID in 5 to 10 minutes.
Nissan Leaf named 2026 Women’s World Car of the Year
The third-generation Nissan Leaf has been named the overall winner of the 2026 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year title.