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An 11-year-old boy, Waldo Verwey, remains in a critical but stable condition after the Casseldale shooting that took place late Thursday evening.…
The Northmead water tower remains out of operation, leaving Benoni residents frustrated as water supply issues continue. Despite being officially opened in…
Tens of thousands of Christians gathered to honour Charlie Kirk at a moving Kirk memorial gathering in Glendale, Arizona, with many joining…
South Africa is engaging with the United States to negotiate a US trade deal, following the imposition of 30% tariffs on certain…
South Africans are in for more financial strain as Eskom electricity prices are set to rise even higher in 2026 and 2027.…
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One of South Africa’s largest telecommunications companies, MTN, is facing a US Department of Justice (DoJ) investigation. The MTN investigation relates to…
South Africa is facing major economic pressure following new US tariffs on its exports, with President Cyril Ramaphosa calling for resilience amid…
South Africans are being urged to prepare for extreme conditions following a winter weather warning issued by the South African Weather Service…
A new foot and mouth disease outbreak has been confirmed in the Free State, pushing the national total to 270 cases across…
Eskom has proposed a fixed R500 connection fee for all households connected to its electricity grid. Additionally, solar power users are required…
The name change proposal to rename South Africa to the Republic of Azania has reignited national debate. The African Transformation Movement (ATM),…
Residents urged to prepare as 48-hour supply cut begins MondayA major water shortage is expected to affect large parts of Johannesburg and…
A tragic incident in Gauteng involving a 12-year-old driver who fatally struck a 14-year-old pedestrian has raised serious legal questions and public…
Snow forecast warnings are in effect for most of South Africa this weekend, as a powerful cold front is set to sweep…
Beef prices in South Africa may face fluctuations following the confirmed outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease at Karan Beef’s Heidelberg feedlot. Feedlot Closure…
Fuel prices in South Africa are expected to dip slightly this week, offering motorists brief relief despite looming tax increases. Minor Fuel…
Trial Continues with Emotional Witness Accounts On the second day of the Dirkler murder trial, the Gqeberha High Court heard deeply emotional…
In a move welcomed by many South Africans, the National Treasury has confirmed a VAT freeze, officially shelving the planned increase in…
Faster, More Reliable Identity Verification The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is celebrating a major milestone following the successful overhaul of its…
Introduction to Kleuterzone’s Financial Trouble The liquidation process of the controversial Kleuterzone group has begun, with an appointed liquidator tasked to recover…
Technical Issues Cause Flight Check-in Delays for FlySafair and LIFT Passengers flying with FlySafair and LIFT Airlines are experiencing flight check-in delays…
Higher Costs for Using Less Electricity Eskom’s recently approved Retail Tariff Plan (RTP) for 2025 introduces fixed charges that could increase electricity costs for households that…
The proposed 2% increase in VAT is currently on hold, pending a parliamentary session on 12 March. However, data suggests that if…
A weather warning has been issued as heavy storms continue to batter parts of South Africa, bringing destruction and disruption to inland…
Potential tax hikes could bring financial strain to South Africans this week as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to present the 2025…
The National Health Insurance (NHI) plan has been declared fundamentally flawed and beyond repair by a coalition representing a majority of South…
The recent enactment of South Africa’s Expropriation Act has ignited a legal battle within the country and heightened diplomatic tensions with the…
The Department of Employment and Labour has officially announced the new National Minimum Wage (NMW) for 2025, increasing the hourly pay for…
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has officially launched a dedicated cryptocurrency unit, set to aggressively tackle crypto trading and investments both…
Johannesburg, South Africa – February 5, 2025South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed concerns about the land expropriation law raised by Elon…
