
South Africans being scammed by criminals who are already in prison
South African prisons are increasingly being used as low-cost scam centres where inmates and guards run basic fraud operations that exploit citizens.
SUNDAY, 29 MARCH 2026, 15:40

South African prisons are increasingly being used as low-cost scam centres where inmates and guards run basic fraud operations that exploit citizens.

Discover why Boikie Monareng pushed a wheelbarrow across South Africa, raising anti-bullying awareness and support for disadvantaged youth.

South Africa is experiencing a dramatic decline in the nuclear family setup, which has significant societal and economic ramifications.

Rare sites and improving infrastructure mean that industrial properties in one coastal province are now selling for well over R200 million.

Airlines are grappling with soaring jet fuel prices as the US-Israeli war on Iran has caused a supply shortage, leaving consumers facing surcharges and airlines struggling to manage volatile costs as the fuel becomes scarcer.

With SARS moving to fully digital tax systems, South African businesses now need to modernise their processes to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and ensure smooth compliance.

Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka sparked controversy by arguing that AI adds no value and poses serious societal risks, while experts counter that it is already delivering major benefits despite legitimate concerns.

Taking on South Africa’s retail giants is no mean feat, but US-based Walmart believes its Every Day Low Prices will make it stand out from the rest. Here’s a comparison between the prices at Walmart, Checkers, and Pick n Pay for various items.

Many Cape Town buyers discover too late that heritage protections can override zoning and building plans, turning dream projects into costly legal battles

The EFF leader also questioned why Johannesburg residents would vote for Helen Zille, saying she is ‘old’ and ‘does not have teeth’

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Sunday, 22 March 2026.

South Africa’s residential property market is expected to enter a sustainable expansion phase in 2026, with house prices projected to reach a “peak” of about 6%.

Khakhau said the race was personal for her and it was a deliberate push back against those who seek to abolish the existence of ancillary structures in the party

SARS is cracking down on trust tax debt by fast-tracking civil judgments, giving trustees just days to act or risk having assets attached.

Experts warned that property fraud involving forged signatures and illegal transfers is on the rise in South Africa.

Human Rights Day highlights a widening gap between legal protections and everyday experience, raising urgent questions about dignity, accountability and whether South Africa’s democratic project is delivering on its promises.

When read in connection with South Africa’s political history, Phaethon and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice narratives provide insight into how societies gain power and why the protection of human rights — celebrated annually on Human Rights Day (21 March) — depends on responsible, effective systems of governance.

Health economics research estimates that obesity cost South Africa approximately R33.2 billion in 2020, equivalent to about 15% of government health expenditure and roughly 0.67% of GDP

For more than seventy years, Black Sash has been part of South Africa’s story. Today, it is focused on one of the most practical and powerful levers for change: making sure the social security system works, and works fairly, for everyone.

The Jukskei River catchment project highlights how green infrastructure can cut flood damage, manage invasive species and improve urban health

Organised labour has long been the heartbeat of South Africa’s struggle for freedom and justice. In the darkest days of apartheid, when oppression seemed immovable, it was the collective strength of workers that shook the foundations of tyranny. Unions were more than defenders of wages and conditions, they became the rallying cry of resistance and […]