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Salary Benchmarking Insights: Why 48% of South Africans believe their pay doesn't reflect their work

Staff Reporter|Published

Despite record-high average salaries, nearly half of South African professionals feel underpaid, living paycheck to paycheck and facing financial distress. Explore the reasons behind this growing discontent and the crucial role of salary benchmarking…

R1.36bn debt and dry taps: The hidden crisis of South Africa's water boards

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Despite improvements reported by Lepelle Northern Water and Overberg Water, communities in South Africa continue to suffer from dry taps, revealing a critical misalignment ...

Protect yourself during the heatwave: NSRI's crucial water safety guidelines for families

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

With a scorching heatwave gripping the Western Cape, the NSRI urgently calls for public caution around water activities. Learn essential safety tips to ensure a ...

R6 diesel hike now on the cards: Latest fuel price prediction for April

Jason Woosey|Updated

South Africa faces a potential fuel price shock in April, with soaring oil prices and a weakening rand leading to unprecedented increases. The Central Energy Fund's ...

Understanding the risks of sharing your child's life online

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Discover the surprising findings from Kaspersky’s Growing up Online Survey, revealing how many South African parents share their children's lives on social media ...

Access Bank’s Cape Town Summit set to ignite Africa’s trade revolution

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Join global trade leaders at Access Bank’s Africa Trade Conference in Cape Town on March 11, 2026, as they tackle key challenges and forge transformative partnerships ...

Fuel price shock: Massive petrol and diesel increases predicted for April

Jason Woosey|Updated

South Africa faces a potential fuel price shock in April, with soaring oil prices and a weakening rand leading to unprecedented increases. The Central Energy Fund's ...

Watch VideoDurban City thrive despite technical team reshuffle, target Golden Arrows scalp

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Durban City have remained competitive despite several technical team changes and now turn their focus to a Nedbank Cup quarter-final clash with Golden Arrows.

Sarah-Jane Trent's testimony reveals corruption ties to Ramaphosa's circle

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Sarah-Jane Trent's testimony reveals complex connections between senior officials and corruption allegations, including links to President Cyril Ramaphosa's son, ...

Justice Madlanga to decide on ANC member's request for private testimony amid death threats

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga is set to decide on the request of ANC member Suliman Carrim to testify in-camera due to serious death threats, raising significant ...

Ramaphosa remains neutral as Zuma and Mbeki challenge Khampepe's TRC role

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa has stated he will not oppose former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki's application for the recusal of Justice Sisi Khampepe from ...

MK Party's covert plan to overthrow KwaZulu-Natal leadership

Bongani Hans|Published

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party's secretive strategy to challenge the KwaZulu-Natal Government of Provincial Unity raises questions about the political landscape in the ...

Corruption Uncovered: Trent's shocking testimony links Ramaphosa

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Sarah-Jane Trent's testimony reveals complex connections between senior officials and corruption allegations, including links to President Cyril Ramaphosa's son, ...

Cape Town College Council challenges Minister’s administration appointment

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

The College Council of Cape Town has formally accused Minister Buti Manamela of unlawful conduct in appointing an administrator, raising serious concerns about governance ...

Cape Town woman secures victory against Standard Bank as bank plans to appeal

Chevon Booysen|Published

A Cape Town woman faces a prolonged battle with Standard Bank over an insurance claim for storm damage to her 130-year-old heritage home. After securing a ruling ...

Prepare for significant diesel price hikes in April as oil prices surge

Jason Woosey|Published

South Africa faces a potential fuel price shock in April, with soaring oil prices and a weakening rand leading to unprecedented increases. The Central Energy Fund's ...

R800m: Will SANDF's deployment end gang violence or fuel more chaos?

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The Department of Defence has requested over R800 million for the deployment of the SANDF to assist police in provinces plagued by gang violence and illegal mining, ...

Life sentence for man who raped nine-year-old girl in KwaZulu-Natal

Nomonde Zondi|Published

A nine-year-old girl’s life was forever changed when she was raped by a family acquaintance. The perpetrator has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Brace for SARS crypto reporting crackdown

Staff Reporter|Published

Taxpayers in South Africa face heightened scrutiny as SARS implements the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This article clarifies the reporting obligations ...

Budget Betrayal: Vulnerable citizens left to starve amid insufficient grant funding

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

UBIC voices deep concerns over the 2026 Budget Speech, warning that vulnerable South Africans will suffer due to R3 billion in savings prioritising the wealthy over ...