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South African municipality spends nearly R2 million on food and travel over three months while towns struggle
Despite residents citing a deteriorating provision of services, Mogale City spent an average of R20,718 per day over three months on travel, conferences, and catering – a figure the municipality describes as a “drop in the ocean.”
Millions for food and travel while towns struggle
Despite residents citing a deteriorating provision of services, Mogale City spent an average of R20,718 per day over three months on travel, conferences, and catering – a figure the municipality describes as a “drop in the ocean.”
News24 | R75m head office of looted bank VBS to go on auction
The former corporate head office of the collapsed VBS Mutual Bank, which comprises eight buildings, will go on auction on 24 February, says AuctionInc.
SARS coming after South African bank accounts
SARS has confirmed an undisputed tax debt of R523 billion as at December 2025, signalling an inevitable and aggressive shift towards collection, particularly against individual taxpayers.
The EFF does a complete 180 on supporting ANC leaders
EFF leader Julius Malema said his party will support any motion of no confidence against any ANC mayors or premiers in Gauteng, saying the ANC has ‘disrespected’ the EFF.
PHOTO ESSAY: In Pictures: At the Westminster Dog Show, a doberman named Penny takes top honours
The 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show wrapped up this week, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, after several days of competition.
MARK SUZMAN EXCLUSIVE: ‘The world has lost the will to prioritise saving lives — but generosity can return’
The Gates Foundation plans to spend an additional $200-billion on health and development goals before closing its doors in December 2045. With the global aid network under pressure after recent mass disinvestments by wealthy countries, Daily Maverick spoke with CEO Mark Suzman about how the organisation plans to not only sustain, but accelerate progress over the next 20 years.
News24 | Muammar Gaddafi’s son Seif al-Islam killed as gunmen storm his Libya home
Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya’s late longtime ruler, was killed by gunmen who stormed his home in western Libya’s Zintan, his French lawyer, Marcel Ceccaldi, told AFP.
Shein and Temu eating away at South African retailers
South African retailers are under pressure thanks to increased competition from global low-cost competitors like Shein and Temu.
Here is South Africa’s new minimum wage
South Africa will increase the national minimum wage for this year by more than the rate of inflation and exceeding the expectations of businesses and analysts.
Half a million hopeful South African university students receive the cold shoulder from just one university
Approximately 500,000 applicants were turned away at Walter Sisulu University (WSU) for 2026 admissions due to severe infrastructural issues and an alleged lack of government support.
Make or break for South Africa
2026 will be a make-or-break year for South Africa, as the pace of reform efforts could see the county slip back into economic stagnation or propel it towards 2% growth.
Sipho Chaine joins Petersen and Williams as PSL record holders
Sipho Chaine, one of Orlando Pirates’ standout players this season, has now engraved his name in the PSL history books.
Corrupt South African bank’s headquarters going on sale
The former Rivonia headquarters of the corrupt VBS Mutual Bank is set to go under the hammer later this month.
Employers warn minimum wage increase could deepen unemployment in South Africa
The Department of Employment and Labour has announced minimum wage will rise to R30 in March, but NEASA has said this will not make struggling employers pay more, but lead to a job bloodbath.
Stellenbosch street soirée: a must visit event
The Stellenbosch street soirée is a must visit event featuring local wines, gourmet snacks, and live music in the heart of the Winelands.