SARS is coming after these taxpayers
South Africans behind on their tax obligations could face escalating penalties, interest, and legal enforcement.
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News24 | ‘That’s enough’: Greenland PM reacts to Trump threats
President Donald Trump’s calls that Greenland should become part of the United States was met with international condemnation Monday as the autonomous Danish territory’s prime minister warned, “that’s enough now”.
Senior government official backtracks on nuclear weapons comment
South Africa’s Head of Public Diplomacy has backtracked on a comment that suggested support for the country reintroducing its nuclear weapons programme.
South Africa’s BRICS ally raises condom prices with VAT introduction
The country, in a bid to boost declining birth rates, has made condoms and other contraceptive measures more expensive.
Another child dies in a pit toilet in South Africa
More than a decade after these methods of sanitation were banned in the country, another child has died in a pit toilet.
Eskom employees implicated in prepaid electricity scheme, and tax changes coming in 2026
These are five of the biggest developments in South Africa today, 5 January 2026.
End of an era for Absa
Absa’s new CEO, Kenny Fihla, has unveiled the bank’s first cohesive strategy in years, with it looking to regain the ground lost during seven years of leadership instability.
How world leaders reacted to the US’ strikes on Venezuela
These are the reactions from world leaders following Saturday’s U.S. strikes on Venezuela.
Dawie Roodt’s advice for people staying in South Africa
Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt said South Africa is set to experience a positive year in 2026, both politically and economically.
WEATHER: Flooding risk as thunderstorm warning covers five provinces
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Monday, 5 January 2026.
Best news for petrol prices in four years
South Africa’s gasoline price will fall to the lowest level in nearly four years following the global drop in crude and a stronger rand.
News24 | Monday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, damaging winds in 5 provinces
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms, heavy downpours, strong winds in parts of Mpumalanga, Limpopo, the North West, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal.
News24 | Confirmed: Petrol to hit cheapest level since 2022 this week
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has confirmed large fuel price cuts on Wednesday.
Popular mom and pop ice cream shop reopens in South Africa after 60 years
Sixty years after its original Bulawayo opening, the granddaughter of the original Eskimo Hut owner has brought the popular ice cream to South Africa.
Goodbye Western Cape – reverse semigration boom hits South Africa
Gauteng is seeing a resurgence in population and housing demand, a trend that could challenge the Western Cape’s dominance in the property market.
GNU parties clash over US intervention in Venezuela
Parties within the Government of National Unity have taken opposing stances on the US military action in Venezuela.