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.
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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.
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.
New chapter for billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s banking giant
TymeBank has rebranded to GoTyme Bank, starting a fresh chapter for the company along with a newly launched app.
How to keep Johannesburg’s finances away from sticky fingers
Ringfencing municipal finances is critical if Johannesburg is to arrest the collapse of basic services, according to Democratic Alliance (DA) mayoral candidate Helen Zille.
Celebrating iconic Wimbledon champions through the years
Explore the history of iconic Wimbledon champions, from Roger Federer’s grass-court dominance to the rise of stars like Carlos Alcaraz.
News24 | New draft rules would allow South Africans to keep enough dagga for about 2 000 joints
South Africans could soon be allowed to be in possession of 750 grams of cannabis, enough for more than 2 000 standard joints, based on new draft rules published this week.
Calls for major VAT changes in South Africa
Lobby groups are urging the government to zero-rate chicken for VAT in the 2026 Budget to improve affordability and nutrition for low-income households.
News24 | ‘Kokkedoor’ kidnapping: Car found, Afrikaans TV cook still missing
Missing reality TV contestant Mariana Kotze’s car has been found at a shopping centre in Mbombela after she went missing on Monday.