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News24 | Prime rate should be scrapped, says Kganyago
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said he favours ending the use of prime, the main reference rate commercial banks use to price trillions of rand of loans to clients.
Taxpayers score a legal win against SARS
Recent Tax Court rulings have upheld taxpayers’ rights by rejecting SARS’s attempts to increase disputed assessments after prescription.
ANC promises not to interfere in damning report against corruption-accused municipal CFO
The ANC in the North West has warned errant councillors as Matlosana council weighs the fate of corruption-accused CFO Mercy Phetla.
Salary crisis at South African state-owned company
Two divisions at Denel have allegedly told staff they will not receive their salaries this month as the state-owned enterprise continues to face financial and governance challenges.
We will throw the Patrice Motsepe t-shirts in the dustbin – Mbalula
Following media reports that t-shirts are being printed suggesting billionaire Patrice Motsepe will run for ANC President, Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says that this was not done by the party.
Best news about inflation in South Africa for over 20 years
South African inflation edged up slightly in December, with it averaging 3.2% in 2025. This is the lowest average in 21 years.
WeBuyCars set for Chinese boost
Chinese car brands are rapidly gaining traction in South Africa’s used car market, reshaping buyer behaviour and turning a competitive headwind for dealers like WeBuyCars into a potential long-term tailwind.
JustMarkets Boost Contest Reaches Final Stage Giving Traders Exciting Opportunities
The JustMarkets Boost Contest continues on a decisive course in January as it reaches its final month among one of the most eventful trading competitions of the period.
Gender-based violence: South Africa’s ongoing crisis
Gender-based violence remains one of South Africa’s most urgent and unresolved crises.
News24 | Versatile Simelane extends Stormers stay: ‘A naturally gifted athlete’
Versatile Stormers back Wandisile Simelane has signed a contract extension that will keep him in Cape Town until at least 2028.
Minister’s R14 per litre of petrol ‘promise’ in South Africa
Despite statements about cutting fuel prices to R14 per litre, South Africa’s petrol and diesel remain well above that level, largely due to sharply rising taxes and a weaker rand, with little relief delivered from government reviews.
Apartheid-era system behind the sudden rise of the MK Party – Mbeki
Former President Thabo Mbeki says that the uMkhonto weSizwe’s success in the 2024 elections was an organised attempt by apartheid-era agents to topple the ANC
News24 | Average 2025 inflation drops to the lowest in 21 years
Food price inflation remained unchanged at 4.4%, but the increase in red meat prices attributed to foot-and-mouth disease continues.
Absa snaps up two more Standard Bank execs
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest lender by assets, is set to lose two more top executives to smaller rival Absa.
Johannesburg mayor shrugs off no-confidence motion, and municipal CFO accused of major misconduct
These are the key developments unfolding in South Africa today, 21 January 2026.