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R180,000 SARS gift for homeowners in South Africa
A Budget change increasing the primary residence capital gains tax exclusion from R2 million to R3 million can save sellers up to R180,000.

New residential development launching in this small South African town
A new 75-unit mid-market property development, Inqaba Views Residential Estate in Botha’s Hill, will officially launch on 25 April 2026.
News24 | The five hidden struggles of black tax – and how to take your power back
Black tax is often talked about in jokes and hashtags, but for many South Africans it is a quiet, heavy reality that shapes every payday decision.
News24 | From playgrounds to hospital beds: SA unites to help two children in fight for their lives
South Africa has united to help two young cancer patients secure life-saving immunotherapy treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

Bad news for South Africans earning less than R60,000 per month
South Africans earning between R30,000 and R60,000 per month are increasingly under financial strain as stagnant wages and rising living costs force many to rely on credit to maintain a middle-class lifestyle.

External pressure and internal consolidation: Lessons from Iran, Somaliland and South Africa
This is a familiar pattern. External intervention reframes political identity from internal contestation to collective defence

Robben Island is not a place to sleep
The idea of sleeping in former Robben Island guard houses feels like a line we shouldn’t be crossing — not because of what it could earn but because of what it risks eroding

A one-day delay could cost South African taxpayers dearly
Two recent court rulings have revealed inconsistent application of tax principles, with taxpayers facing stricter scrutiny for minor delays while SARS receives leniency for significant non-compliance.

South Africa’s biggest universities are collapsing
Many of South Africa’s biggest universities are gradually being undermined by mismanagement, corruption, and political interference, leading to dysfunction and potential collapse.

SA Weather Service warns of severe storms and disruptive rain
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Sunday, 19 April 2026.

Rental pricing problem in South Africa’s property market
South Africa’s commercial property market has reached a rental escalation ceiling, with most tenants unable to sustain increases above 4%, raising significant lease renewal and vacancy risks.

Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi arrested on fraud and corruption charges
Mkhwanazi is expected to appear in court on Monday

DA appoints former CEO to oversee its ministers in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet
The Democratic Alliance appointed strategist Ryan Coetzee to oversee its ministers in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet.

Good news about food prices in South Africa
The expected price increase for food in South Africa is expected to be moderate, thanks to an abundance of domestic and international supply.

Horrible things going on in South Africa – Donald Trump
United States President Donald Trump said, “There is a very horrible thing going on in South Africa. It’s a genocide.”