Jobs bloodbath looming in South Africa
Trade union Solidarity has warned that hundreds of thousands of direct and indirect jobs are at risk due to several failures by the South African government.
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Reserve Bank Governor shares good news for South African households
South Africa’s shift to a 3% inflation target is expected to significantly boost consumers’ buying power by slowing price increases, reducing debt repayments, and freeing up more disposable income for households.
Remembering Madiba, 12 years after his death
Some figures, like Madiba, leave a mark that time cannot fade.
What the United States says about South Africa
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has launched a scathing attack on the South African government.
Capitec buys South African fintech for R400 million
Capitec has entered into a binding agreement to buy local fintech Walletdoc as part of the bank’s plans to dominate business banking in South Africa.
South African packaging giant back in the black
Nampak has swung from a loss to a profit in its 2025 financial year, as the packaging giant’s turnaround efforts start to pay off.
Major South African retailer makes R5 billion loss
SPAR took a massive hit from higher financing costs in the 2025 financial year, which saw the retailer swing to a R5 billion loss.
Say goodbye to the US dollar as you know it
The weakening US dollar in 2025 is easing financial conditions for emerging markets, including South Africa, and shifts in US economic fundamentals suggest the dollar’s decline may persist.
South African firm to import 46 trains, and massive solar plant launches in the Western Cape
Here are some of the key developments in South Africa today, 8 December 2025.
SARS getting a new secret weapon
SARS is set to gain unprecedented automatic access to detailed offshore property information from more than 20 countries, giving the taxman full visibility of South African taxpayers’ foreign real estate.
WEATHER: Severe storms, rain, winds and HAIL expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Monday, 8 December 2025.
Durban beaches get all clear despite failing water quality tests
eThekwini has announced that all Durban beaches are safe for swimming, but the DA remains suspicious that the municipality is prioritising tourism over public safety.
Expat Snow Report: When and where will it snow over the next few days in the UK
Britain is bracing for a 30-hour snow spell starting 10 December, with Scotland and northern England set to be hit first before conditions push south.
R311 million and 13 years later, yet still no taxi rank
Construction started in 2011 on the Thohoyandou taxi rank.
R311 million and 14 years later, yet still no taxi rank
Construction started in 2011 on the Thohoyandou taxi rank.
Transfer duties breaking SA’s property ladder
The transfer duty system is punishing those trying to enter or move through the market
‘It’s not an easy one’: Broos weighs in on Bafana’s opening World Cup group
South Africa will be playing in the opening fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The restaurant named the ‘best culinary experience in South Africa’
South Africa’s best culinary experience in 2025 was created around a simple, ancient idea: Salt.
The South African province with only one ambulance for every 20,000 people
According to the DA, the province only has 149 operational ambulances.
Africa’s forest hornbills gain global protection as Cites lists species for first time
A coalition of African nations has secured new Cites controls on the international trade of hornbills amid concerns over habitat loss and surging demand for body parts
WEATHER: Severe thunderstorms and flooding expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Sunday, 7 December 2025.