SA’s rising debt era over? – Minister claims turning point
Cape Town – Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday said the country’s debt burden is stabilising for the first time... Read more
26 Feb
Backtracking before Harare! Naledi Aphiwe apologises over Zim comment drama
Cape Town – South African singer Naledi Aphiwe has issued a public apology after comments she made last year towards... Read more
25 Feb
Consumer watchdog probes 9 brands over ‘harmful chemicals’ fears
Cape Town – The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has officially launched an investigation into nine suppliers of sanitary pads... Read more
25 Feb
2026 Budget: Social grants to go up in April
The old age grant will rise to R2,400. Illustration: Lisa Nelson Increases are slightly more than inflation By Daniel... Read more
25 Feb
Godongwana’s 2026 budget: Tax relief… but fuel & sin taxes up
Cape Town – Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced inflation-linked tax relief in the 2026 Budget after two years... Read more
25 Feb
WATCH LIVE | Godongwana’s 2026 budget reveal
Cape Town – All eyes are on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana this afternoon as he delivers a crucial Budget... Read more
25 Feb
Hill-Lewis to Godongwana: Don’t hit City pockets
Cape Town – Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has urged Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to avoid cutting municipal funding... Read more
25 Feb
Dad and two little girls found dead in KZN home
Durban– A father and his two young daughters were found dead at their home in Shastri Circle, Tongaat, in... Read more
25 Feb
Ramaphosa thanks Putin as SA men return from Russia war drama
Johannesburg – President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday expressed “heartfelt gratitude” to his Russian counterpart for the return of men who... Read more
25 Feb
Budget 2026: civil society groups call for a R1,750-a-month social grant
Activists said unemployment, collapsing services and inequality were driving instability. Photo: Marecia Damons “The government needs to tax the... Read more
25 Feb
