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Good news about alcohol and cigarette prices in South Africa
The National Treasury’s 2026 Budget proposed inflationary increases to “sin taxes” on alcohol and tobacco, offering relative relief to the industry, given that above-inflation hikes were expected.

Bill Gates ‘took responsibility’ over Epstein ties in staff meeting, foundation says
A newspaper reports Gates apologised to staff over his links to Epstein and said: “I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit.”

Taylor to retire after Dublin bout later this year
Katie Taylor confirms she will bring the curtain down on her decorated career after a farewell fight in Dublin this summer.

BUDGET 2026 | Social grants system clean-up yielding results, says Treasury
More than 291,000 social grant beneficiaries have been flagged for benefit reviews as government moves to clamp down on fraud and corruption in its social security net, according to budget documents.

BUDGET 2026 | 300,000 grant recipients flagged for possible fraud
More than 291,000 social grant beneficiaries have been flagged for benefit reviews as government moves to clamp down on fraud and corruption in its social security net, according to budget documents.

BUDGET 2026 | R20bn tax relief as proposed increase is dropped
Improvements in tax collection help make up for reversal of R20bn increase

South Africa’s economy to grow by 1.6% in 2026 from 1.4% last year
Over the next three years, growth is projected to average 1.8% and reach 2% by 2028

Why The City Makoti, Lasizwe, Primo, Robot Boi are the hottest content creators of 2026
Anika Dambuza, Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa and Primo Baloyi have been at the forefront of changing the tide of South African content, using relatability, commentary and consistency to capture the attention of audiences scrolling through their timelines daily.

Why The City Makoti, Lasizwe, Primo, Robot Boii are the hottest content creators of 2026
Anika Dambuza, Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa and Primo Baloyi have been at the forefront of changing the tide of South African content, using relatability, commentary and consistency to capture the attention of audiences scrolling through their timelines daily.

WATCH | Why The City Makoti, Lasizwe, Primo, Robot Boii are the hottest content creators of 2026
Anika Dambuza, Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa and Primo Baloyi have been at the forefront of changing the tide of South African content, using relatability, commentary and consistency to capture the attention of audiences scrolling through their timelines daily.

IN FULL | Finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his much-anticipated 2026 budget speech, in which he outlined the government’s fiscal plan for the year

Godongwana signals tough measures to fix broken water, electricity services
Minister warns that municipalities must reinvest collected revenue in essential services, citing Johannesburg’s water backlog of R64 billion

BUDGET 2026 | Foot-and-mouth and mining output undermine stronger GDP, Godongwana warns
Higher gold and PGM prices won’t reverse long-term contraction of SA output, he said

What should England do about Jos Buttler?
What are the options facing England amid Jos Buttler’s struggles at the T20 World Cup. Could they really drop their former captain?

Two tax-free gifts for South African investors in the 2026 Budget
Here’s how much South African investors can now invest tax-free every year.

Big changes coming to South Africa’s biggest shopping malls
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says that visible police forces and permanent roadblocks will soon be deployed to the province’s shopping hubs.

End of an era of pain for South Africa
South Africa’s debt will peak this fiscal year after rising for nearly two decades, a turning point that creates space to support the economy through tax relief and infrastructure investment.
BUDGET 2026: Grants grow, SRD extended and Sassa tightens checks to cut fraud
South Africa’s social grant system sees increased funding, while Sassa is intensifying fraud checks and compliance measures to ensure support reaches those in need.

BUDGET 2026 | Treasury declines health department’s call to phase out medical tax credits
Credits increased in line with inflation, contrary to health department’s plan

Chelsea and West Ham fined over ‘mass confrontation’
Chelsea and West Ham are fined £325,000 and £300,000 respectively for a “mass confrontation” between players in their match in January.