Deadline alert: SASSA beneficiaries must exchange gold cards for black cards now

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

SASSA beneficiaries are granted a two-month extension to swap their gold cards for Postbank's black cards, but the deadline looms. Act now to secure your grants ...

Elon Musk's xAI acquires social media platform X, valued at $33bn

Reuters|Published

Elon Musk's xAI has acquired social media platform X for $33 billion, enabling shared valuation among co-investors and enhancing the capabilities of its chatbot, ...

Consumer class faces perfect storm as VAT hike collides with cost-cutting crisis

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

With the first VAT increase in seven years looming, South African consumers face unprecedented financial pressure. Discover how rising costs and spending cuts are ...

South Africa’s Budget 2025: A call for courageous choices amid fiscal crisis

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

With South Africa's Budget 2025 on the horizon, the government's proposed VAT increase raises alarm bells amid a struggling economy. Critics call for innovative ...

Crypto sheds ‘criminal currency’ tag as illicit transactions fall below traditional finance levels

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Is cryptocurrency still the Wild West of finance? Discover how the industry is evolving under stringent regulations and shedding its criminal image

Job recovery mirage: 91 000 more unemployed as government failures deepen

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Despite a slight increase in jobs, South Africa faces a daunting reality with 91 000 fewer employed than last year, revealing deep-rooted economic challenges that ...

Fuming family demands justice after brutal killing of Johannesburg chef Zakithi Ndaba

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The family of 27-year-old chef Zakithi Ndaba seeks justice after she was allegedly shot by her boyfriend in Sunninghill, Johannesburg. Despite confessing to the ...

Mpumalanga’s desperate gamble amid economic crisis

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

In Mpumalanga, where economic hardship prevails, gambling has transformed from a mere pastime into a lifeline for many. Discover how desperation drives South Africans ...

Interest Rate Straitjacket: SA’s economy chokes under borrowing costs

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

As South Africa faces the repercussions of recent interest rate decisions, the effects on consumers and businesses are becoming increasingly evident

How Africa loses $88bn annually to Illicit financial flows

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover the devastating impact of illicit financial flows on Africa, as Speaker Anita Among reveals a staggering annual loss of $88 billion, crippling development ...

Shortlist revealed for SMME Ombud candidates

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Discover the eight candidates vying for the pivotal Ombud role in South Africa's small business sector, as the Parliamentary Committee reveals its shortlist

SABC Financial Crisis: Can it avoid Nokia's fate?

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

SABC's financial crisis deepens as it struggles with a decades-old funding model, risking its survival in a rapidly evolving media landscape

Cuba faces energy crisis as blackouts mirror South Africa's challenges

Mallory Munien|Published

Cuba is grappling with its fourth significant blackout in just five months, a troubling scenario that mirrors the ongoing energy struggles faced by close ally South ...

SACCI survey reveals mixed signals in South Africa's trade outlook

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

The February 2025 SACCI Trade Conditions Survey reveals a nuanced picture of South Africa's trade environment, highlighting a gradual improvement in trade conditions ...

AUC and SADC strengthen disaster risk management during monitoring visit

Staff Reporter|Published

AUC and SADC Strengthen Disaster Risk Reduction Efforts Through Collaborative Monitoring Visit in Mozambique, Focusing on Enhancing Early Warning Systems and Regional ...

Portfolio committee descends into chaos over SME Ombudsperson appointment

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Chaos erupts in South Africa's Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development as members clash over the appointment criteria for the first SME Ombudsperson, raising ...

Is Legal Aid SA's land rights unit failing the marginalised?

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Discover the challenges faced by South Africa’s Land Rights Management Unit as it struggles to deliver justice to the country’s most vulnerable communities

Eskom's achievements in power stability overshadowed by corruption issues

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Eskom has announced the suspension of load shedding for 336 consecutive days, reporting significant diesel savings of R16. 76 billion, yet these achievements are ...

Examining the 2025 Budget Speech and the economic consequences for South Africans

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

South Africa's 2025 Budget Speech has sparked outrage, with critics labelling it a reckless move that threatens the financial stability of struggling households. ...