Basic income grant policy will take another year at least
The Department of Social Development (DSD) is aiming to submit its revised policy on basic income support (BIS) to... Read more
5 Feb
Almost R2 wage win for domestics: What 2026 brings
Cape Town – Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, has announced a R1.44 hourly increase to the national... Read more
5 Feb
Trade lifeline saved! US renews AGOA as African jobs hang in the balance
Paris – The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which has been renewed until the end of 2026, has provided... Read more
4 Feb
Lekgetho named acting head of SIU
Cape Town – The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has a new leader. Leonard Gaoretelelwe Lekgetho has been appointed Acting... Read more
3 Feb
Cape Town’s R114m N2 wall sparks backlash: Critics say it hides poverty, not crime
Cape Town – Plans by the City of Cape Town to spend more than R114 million on a safety... Read more
3 Feb
‘Every visitor creates a job’ – Ramaphosa celebrates tourism record
Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa has reached a major tourism milestone, with the country recording... Read more
3 Feb
SARS chasing R523bn as collection target slips
Johannesburg – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is owed R523 billion in undisputed tax debt as of December... Read more
3 Feb
Good news for motorists: Fuel prices fall from midnight
Cape Town – South African motorists will enjoy lower fuel prices starting midnight on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as... Read more
3 Feb
Severe storms flood OR Tambo Airport – Operations normal, damage unknown
Johannesburg – Heavy thunderstorms reportedly caused partial flooding at OR Tambo International Airport’s Domestic Terminal B on Friday evening,... Read more
31 Jan
Bad news for drivers: February fuel cut shrinks
Cape Town – South African motorists will see smaller fuel price cuts in February than initially expected, after rising... Read more
30 Jan
