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SARS coming after South African taxpayers for millions
SARS is intensifying its crackdown on tax evasion and non-compliance, using strengthened powers and partnerships with IDAC to pursue taxpayers for millions and enforce serious criminal consequences.

South Africa’s cabinet versus the rest of the world
South Africa has one of the largest national executives, with the 77-person composition significantly larger than many developed countries.

SA reaffirms its sovereignty as US again attacks Pretoria
Dirco spokesperson spokesperson Chrispin Phiri, said South Africa reaffirmed sovereign immigration enforcement and that US data allegations would be addressed through diplomatic channels

After BlackRock’s record 2025 inflows: Why Eden Miner is the top “post-ETF” strategy for 2026
As Wall Street buys up the spot supply, smart investors are moving beyond “Hodling” to generate “Daily Cash Flow” via Eden Miner’s hashrate contracts. [ Global Market Watch | December 2025 Edition ] [ Market Review: The ETF Frenzy & Its Flaw ] According to the latest data from BlackRock’s iShares, 2025 was the wildest […]

South African crypto firm Ezeebit secures $2M seed funding to boost Stablecoin use across Africa
South African startup, Ezeebit, is making progress in the quickly changing world of digital finance. The cryptocurrency payment firm, which is regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has received $2.05 million in seed funding. Founder Collective, a US-based group, led this round of funding as stablecoins become more accepted in Africa. Founded in […]

The best metrics to track to achieve low-risk online slots gameplay
Slots are an entertaining casino game, but they can draw you in as the reels keep spinning. Analyze these metrics to maintain a low-risk gameplay strategy to safeguard your bankroll. You can spin through the best slots with real prizes by evaluating return to player (RTP), slot volatility, and other important metrics. Return To Player […]

Big petrol price cuts coming for South Africa
South African motorists are set for significant relief in January 2026, with petrol and diesel prices expected to fall, driven by sharply lower global oil prices amid a projected 2026 surplus and a resilient rand.

100% of potholes were repaired within 14 days in 2025 – SANRAL
SANRAL said in its annual report that it repaired all potholes within two weeks in 2025.

All reported potholes fixed within 14 days in 2025 – SANRAL
SANRAL said in its annual report that it repaired all potholes within two weeks in 2025.

The South African software development company that does things right
Codehesion, voted South Africa’s most trusted software development company in 2025, helps companies fix their software projects and ensure things are done right.

Gearing to meet SDG goals
Sustainable Development Goals’ state of play: Why humanity is failing on the journey to 2030

Great Lakes strife calls for no bias
US partiality towards one party risks subverting mediator role in Washington Process

From s***holes to summits
To call Mogadishu ‘garbage’ while extolling Botswana’s diamonds in the same sentence is not diplomacy; it is duplicity

Cyril Ramaphosa: President
SCORE: B From surviving an internal plot inside the ANC to oust him at the party’s national general council (NGC), standing up to incecant attacks from United States bully Donald Trump and staying firm on Israel over its genocide in Gaza, President Cyril Ramaphosa appears to hace cemented his position and may become the first […]

Paul Mashatile: Deputy President
SCORE: D Deputy President Paulus Shipokosa Mashatile, the man tipped to replace President Cyril Ramaphosa as ANC president in 2027 and possibly the next leader of South Africa, is a hard worker and a smart politician. Unfortunately, his career has always been dodged by corruption allegations. Although the allegations remain untested and Mashatile has maintained […]

John Steenhuisen: Agriculture
Agricultural exports and rural employment highlight Steenhuisen’s tenure, alongside ongoing disease and regulatory pressures

Ronald Lamola: International Relations and Cooperation
SCORE: A When tensions between South Africa and the United States erupted over claims made in Washington about the killing of white farmers, Lamola stepped up. He was tasked with smoothing relations to ensure the two countries could continue to benefit from mutual trade, despite ongoing strain caused by US policy decisions, including cuts to […]

Enoch Godongwana: Finance
SCORE: B+ Finance minister Godongwana’s leadership this year faced its first test during the tabling of the national budget. For the first time, the budget had to be re-tabled over a dispute about a proposed VAT increase, initiated by parties in the government of national unity. The minister was required to strike a balance between […]

Parks Tau: Trade Industry and Competition
SCORE: C+ Tau has had a tough year navigating the global turmoil triggered by US tariffs on several countries. The 30% on South Africa’s exports is certainly not a reflection of the minister’s personal performance. But the reality is that under his watch, not only has the country been slapped with the punitive tariff, it […]