
R57 billion destroyed in one decade
South Africa’s construction industry has been in decline for the past nine years, shrinking from a R156 billion sector to one smaller than R100 billion.
SUNDAY, 19 APRIL 2026, 14:35

South Africa’s construction industry has been in decline for the past nine years, shrinking from a R156 billion sector to one smaller than R100 billion.
A Takealot client ordered and paid R14 000 for an iPhone 15, but received a calculator which sells for less than R400. Such mistakes are arguably inevitable. But they should be swiftly corrected. Weeks after reporting the issue, Takelot continued to refuse to accept the client’s return of the calculator. That’s when she approached Wendy Knowler for help.

A new tax amendment introduces stricter rules on understatement penalties, expands SARS’s enforcement powers, and places greater emphasis on full disclosure and professional advice, while offering limited relief.

From forged documents to double sales, property fraud is a growing concern in South Africa. Even registered homes aren’t always safe
Mpumalanga police are conducting both internal and criminal investigations into a constable who was caught on camera attacking a man at the Volksrust police station.

Prince Buthelezi Mall will officially open its doors on Thursday, 30 April, marking an exciting new chapter for shopping in Empangeni.

For all we know, the higher education sector might even have some senior managers who aid and abet institutional capture, just like the Madlanga Commission has outed some high-ranking police officers alleged to have facilitated police capture

This influence goes beyond funding. It shows up in how systems for decision-making are designed, how public policies are shaped and even who sits at the table. Over time, this creates a situation where African initiatives remain African in name but are partly shaped by external actors in how they function
Nine people were arrested for allegedly attempting to illegally harvest marine resources within the Robben Island marine protected area.
The DA has voted against the establishment of a deputy leader position at its ongoing congress at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg.

In an emotional farewell at the DA’s federal congress, John Steenhuisen said he was waiting for the new leadership to decide his fate

Outgoing federal council Helen Zille calls on delegates to campaign in good spirit and accept congress outcomes
Outgoing DA leader John Steenhuisen says he is leaving the party in a better position than when he took over in 2019, including accomplishing the “moonshot mission” of getting into governance.
The DA will use its national congress to zero in on municipal issues in a bid to arrest what it characterises as South Africa’s descent to a failed state, according to federal chairperson, Dr Ivan Meyer.
Democracy must be defended again and again in each generation, outgoing DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille said as she handed over the baton to a new generation of DA leaders.
The Stormers rugby community was in shock on Saturday morning after the sudden passing of renowned team manager Christopher ‘Chippie’ Solomon.

African public intellectuals have repeatedly concerned themselves about how African societies can act with purpose and autonomy in a global system that has historically limited their choices

Presidential terms are to be extended to seven years, with Mnangagwa’s current tenure lengthened by two, while parliament and local government terms are similarly prolonged

The South African government has navigated this period remarkablywell. It has not capitulated to any of the stronger blocs, whilst retainingits dignity and independent views

Now inching past six months into the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and five months into the ad hoc committee to investigate allegations made by Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, which has since concluded its business, one thing has become clear: there is an overlooked and dangerous class in South African politics that uses both political officials […]

SA People takes a look at how Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns compare to last season after 23 league games.