
South Africa set for interest rate relief
South African inflation eased in January, edging closer to the central bank’s 3% target, bolstering the case for an interest-rate cut when policymakers meet next month.
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South African inflation eased in January, edging closer to the central bank’s 3% target, bolstering the case for an interest-rate cut when policymakers meet next month.

Nomakhosazana Petunia Macingwane, CEO of Petu Estate, was arrested in Johannesburg on allegations of defrauding property buyers, including Nokuthula Kgoadi, who lost R700,000 in a fraudulent property deal.

The AA SA, a partner of the Global New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) Safer Cars for Africa campaign, has facilitated the crash testing of almost 30 local-market vehicles since 2017.
As one of SA’s most influential former miners, Neal Froneman has a unique perspective on how to stimulate economic growth to create jobs. Here’s a sneak peek at what the rainmaker will propose at News24’s On the Record summit in March.

As SA schools settle into the 2026 academic year, the conversation is dominated by digital literacy. There is a frantic push for AI and coding education in our schools.

Restructure your debt because this will “provide breathing room, such as lower instalments, better cash flow, and protection from falling behind or damaging your credit record”.

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Herman Mashaba’s ActionSA has distanced itself from any involvement in the City of Ekurhuleni’s governing coalition.

The City of Johannesburg has urged media owners and outdoor advertising agencies not to support companies operating without proper approval.

Verdict still divides boxing fraternity
Consumer price inflation cooled to 3.5% in January, from 3.6% in December thanks to cheaper fuel as well as lower prices for some food items.

The decision by the Ekurhuleni municipality to issue electricity disconnection notices to 189 schools due to nonpayment by the Gauteng department of education could have a devastating impact on learning.

Rising remuneration among Black South Africans has dramatically changed the racial makeup of the country’s band of middle- and top-income earners over the course of three decades of democratic rule.

The Madlanga commission of inquiry is hearing testimony from suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya.

After much argument, former president Jacob Zuma is acknowledged

Trading financial markets during Ramadan requires careful planning and disciplined thinking.
The case of former Free State premier Ace Magashule’s ex-assistant, Moroadi Cholota, involing the asbestos removal tender saga, can finally resume.

Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups.