SARS collects over R2 trillion in taxes
South Africa’s tax collection modestly beat estimates, boosted by stronger contributions from companies, personal income receipts and value-added tax, preliminary data show.
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EFF wins Gauteng war over ANC
Nkululeko Dunga is back in the provincial executive after the ANC agreed to an EFF MEC post, marking a major step in coalition politics before the 2026 elections
News24 | This is how much it will cost parties and candidates to contest local government elections
The Electoral Commission of South Africa has invited all political parties, independent candidates and voters to comment on the proposed deposit amount for the upcoming local government elections.
Good news for South Africans who bank with FNB
FNB has announced the launch of Smart ID Card application services at four of its branches in Gauteng,
Showmax gives South Africans an offramp as shutdown looms
Showmax subscribers have been offered a DStv Stream deal as the streaming platform prepares to shut down for good.
Extreme heat is becoming Southern Africa’s defining climate and health threat, report warns
Extreme heat is no longer a future problem. A major new report warns it is intensifying inequality, illness and climate vulnerability across Southern Africa and the worst-hit are often those least able to escape it
‘Kaizer Chiefs sign Orlando Pirates star Rele Mofokeng on pre-contract’
April is regarded as a start of a new financial year for many companies, and Kaizer Chiefs have taken full advantage of it 😉
JSE says goodbye to the woman who brought it back to life
The JSE has welcomed its new CEO, Valdene Reddy, who has now officially taken the reins from Leila Fourie.
Rand Show 2026 promises to be bigger, bolder and more electric than ever before
Alongside headline entertainment, the Rand Show is opening a window into the future, providing all South Africans a space to learn, explore and discover how technology and gaming are shaping everyday life, education and opportunity
Chinese car giant officially getting a factory in South Africa
Chery aims to begin production by the end of 2027 at the South African plant it is acquiring from Nissan, where it also plans to make electrified vehicles.
The world is going nuts: South Africa’s contribution to global trends
Nut exports from South African markets grow as global demand rises, with some popular myths around certain nuts busted.
Japanese carmaker pledges R10 billion for KZN amid record SA investments
A leading carmaker says it will inject R10.4 billion into KwaZulu-Natal, as President Cyril Ramaphosa hails a new phase of economic growth.
Social development appoints acting DG after Ramaphosa’s scathing rebuke
Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe was forced to retract a DG vacancy post she defended after President Cyril Ramaphosa clarified that the power to appoint someone in the position lay with him
Eskom heading for serious trouble
Eskom has made significant headway in improving its financial standing, but major risks threaten to derail the utility’s progress if left unaddressed.