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Civil servants in South Africa earn R700,000 per year on average
Economist Dawie Roodt said South Africans should be angry at civil servants demanding large increases, as they already earn an average of R58,000 per month.
MONDAY, 02 MARCH 2026, 13:54

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Economist Dawie Roodt said South Africans should be angry at civil servants demanding large increases, as they already earn an average of R58,000 per month.
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The spectre of oil at $100 (R1,607) a barrel will haunt the South African Reserve Bank’s efforts to contain inflation. At the start of this year there were high hopes that the Bank would deliver at least two more 25-basis-point rate cuts this year. Those may now be dashed.
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South African manufacturing sentiment soured slightly in February as business activity weakened and employment declined.

South Africa
Tensions escalated in the Middle East following US, Israeli air strikes on Iran and counter strikes.

South Africa
The accused including Ace Magashule face charges including fraud, corruption, and money laundering

South Africa
Six men are accused of the mass murder of 18 people in Lusikisiki.
South Africa
A group of 12 South African women are running across the country to raise funds for charity. Their goal is to complete the distance between Musina and Cape Agulhas in just over a week in an attempt to set a world record and raise funds for Dynamic Women for Children.

World
The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as Lebanon’s militant group Hezbollah responded to the killing of Iran’s spiritual leader with its first attack on Israel in more than a year.
World
A total of 555 people have been killed across Iran in US and Israeli strikes that began two days ago, the Iranian Red Crescent said.

World
Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states, apparently hitting the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait, while Israel and the United States pounded targets in Iran on Monday.

World
The U.S. and Iran have a long history of tensions, including a CIA-led campaign to topple Iran’s prime minister in 1953 and the taking of American hostages in 1979.

Africa
The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

Africa
He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

Africa
This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

Africa
The disgraced financier was in talks to buy luxury abode Bin Ennakhi – but the purchase was never completed.
Business

Business
AI is reshaping credit and collections in South Africa, this we know. We have to also understand the real winners aren’t the banks that rush the hardest into new tech.

Business
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
Business

Politics
TRC Inquiry aims to probe allegations of political interference that prevented prosecution.

Politics
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says the report was declassified on February 2 this year.

Politics
O’Sullivan must confirm his appearance by midday failing which he will be summoned.

Politics
Brown Mogotsi sent word to the Commission that he has taken ill.

Sport
Wish List glided through down the inside to triumph in the Grade 1 Lucky Fish Cape Derby over 2 000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday.

Sport
A leading overseas publication has suggested that drug-testing infrequency related to the Springboks casts a cloud over World Cup wins.

Sport
Iran’s participation in FIFA World Cup 2026 has been thrown into uncertainty following escalating military action involving the US and Israel.

Sport
The Proteas continue to smile all the way to the bank after their latest victory over Zimbabwe at the T20 World Cup.
Education
[Nile Post] The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged students and leaders of King’s College Budo to jealously guard the school’s rich legacy and remain committed to excellence.
Education
[Liberian Observer] The University of Liberia (UL) has conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree in International Relations on Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, recognizing what it described as “enormous gains” for the country in the diplomatic arena since her appointment.
Education
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA — Censil University conferred degrees and certificates on 41 graduates over the weekend, urging the Class of 2026 to transform academic achievement into service and tangible national impact.
Education
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — RUSSIA and Tanzania continue to strengthen their longstanding diplomatic relationship, expanding cooperation in defence, education, trade and political engagement.

Lifestyle
‘Root of our faith’ are just some of the words Thobeka Majozi used to dedicate a sincere birthday message to her grandmother.
Lifestyle
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Entertainment

Entertainment
Multiple factors contributed to the increase in petrol and diesel prices.

Entertainment
South Africa imports all of its oil. The country pays in dollars, but uses the rand.

Entertainment
‘For our success to be sustainable we must continue beyond Mexico, the USA and Canada,’ said Safa president Danny Jordaan.

Science/Tech
South Africa is one of the most crypto-active countries in the world, with over 1.2 million users on Binance P2P alone. Most of that crowd already uses crypto for everyday transactions, especially on online casinos, like Moonbet. What’s Moonbet? It’s a newly launched crypto casino with a global player base, the talk of every crypto […]

Science/Tech
From the AirPods Pro to the AirPods Max, these are the best headphones for your iPhone and beyond.

Science/Tech
CambriLearn shows what AI-ready education looks like beyond announcements and accreditation.

Science/Tech
The Anthropic AI coding tool flaw exposes the security risks of building websites with artificial intelligence.
Motoring

Motoring
Chery has announced that a new double-cab bakkie coming to South Africa.

Motoring
Motorists have important rights when dealing with police roadblocks in South Africa’s biggest city.

Motoring
Luxury British automaker Aston Martin may be forced to retrench up to 20% of its workforce.

Health
Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.
Health
Veterans and others who have suffered trauma and injuries are flocking to clinics around the world to take ibogaine. My own reason was deeply personal.
Health
A small stable of doctors gave V.I.P. medical services to the sex offender and the women around him. Some doctors bent or broke the ethical rules of their profession.
Health
Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.