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South Africans face tax hikes and rising costs as the budget aims to close a R300 billion gap. Higher VAT, sin taxes, and debt pose challenges, warns expert Rynhardt de Lange. As Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to deliver the much-anticipated 2025 Budget Speech tomorrow, South Africans are anxiously awaiting details on how the government …
Faced with increasingly competitive university placements in South Africa, more students are pursuing higher education opportunities overseas. According to International Education Link (EduLink), which assists African students with applications and funding, demand has surged, driven by local placement challenges and growing interest from township and rural students, often inspired by peers already studying abroad. Christine …
Power system continues to be stable with loadshedding suspended and R17.57 billion in year-on-year diesel savings delivered. Friday, 14 February 2025: Eskom confirms that loadshedding remains suspended. The system is stable and has sufficient emergency reserves. From 1 April 2024 to 14 February 2025, loadshedding was suspended for 317 days (7 643 hours), compared to...
Friday, 14 February 2025: Eskom welcomes the briefing by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) on the investigations conducted into the affairs of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) on Wednesday, 12 February 2025 to increase understanding of the scale of the challenges and the action being taken to address...
Volkswagen introduces the new entry level Golf, launching in the first quarter of 2025. The new Golf impresses with a next-generation infotainment system, a more intuitive operating concept, a sharper front and rear end design as well as efficient drive systems. Revamped front and rear and new light design. The new Golf can be recognised by its […]
Here on MyZA we set up the site initially to not show any images. Recently it was suggested to us that certain contributors would like us to display their images so we changed our editorial policy to include images where requested. BUT, we hit a snag as we could see the images in the backend …
Volkswagen Motorsport is proud to announce a dynamic partnership with MARACO Management, a Marketing, Racing and Consulting agency, to bring back motorsport in Germany through the Polo Cup Series in 2026. “Partnering with MARACO Management to introduce the Polo Cup Series in Germany is an exciting milestone for Volkswagen Motorsport. This partnership reflects our commitment […]
Volkswagen has added two new derivatives to its best-selling T-Cross line up for the 2025 model year. The T-Cross has been the best-selling Volkswagen SUV with over 36 000 cars sold since its launch in 2019. The new two derivatives, the T-Cross 1.0 TSI 70kW manual and 1.0 TSI 85kW DSG are offered as base […]
Volkswagen introduces the new Transporter which is set to launch in the second half of 2025. The new generation Transporter offers more space, load capacity, more sustainable and economical mobility for all. Anything is possible: The range of new-generation Transporter models available is impressively large. At launch, the new Transporter will be available in a […]
On top of achieving a new record production volume for its Kariega plant in 2024, Volkswagen Group Africa also ended last year with its best-ever performance in terms of export. The company’s plant in Kariega, which has been exporting vehicles since 1992 and manufacturing Polos since 1996, exported 131 485 units of this popular vehicle […]
By Oscar Siziba, Head of Coverage: Business Banking at Standard Bank South Africa Johannesburg, 12 February 2025 – As South Africa prepares for the 2025 National Budget Speech, businesses, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) will be keenly watching for signals on economic growth, investment, and policy support. The National Budget Speech is not just …
Located in the heart of Beaufort West, the Royal Lodge presents a unique commercial investment opportunity in one of the busiest towns along the N1. This 32-room hotel, with its rich history and traditional charm, is situated on a spacious 6,552m² property, offering significant potential for a variety of business ventures. Whether operating as a …
PRETORIA, South Africa, 12 February 2025 – Ford Approved is the official pre-owned vehicle sales platform of Ford South Africa. This portal offers a range of vehicles that have undergone stringent and comprehensive quality testing. Ford Approved has enhanced its services with key refinements designed to deliver a more seamless and rewarding customer experience. Continuing …
Volkswagen presents the all-new Tayron, launching in the second half of 2025. The 7-seater sport utility vehicle is positioned between the Touareg and the Tiguan and the vehicle is engineered and built in Wolfsburg, Germany. Technology systems that were first developed for the Touareg have been adapted. Examples of the technology transferred to the Tayron […]
Recently, a fraudulent WhatsApp group has been circulating on social media, claiming affiliation with an investment app called SBG SI Trader. This app falsely professes connections with Standard Bank, SBG Securities, and other related platforms, including SBG Securities OST. It also mentions the banks FSCA operating license and an employee of the group, David Hodnett. …
February is the month of love, and if you look closely, you’ll see that love can be everlasting in the animal kingdom. From devoted blue crane pairs to family-oriented jackals and fiercely protective elephant shrews, you can experience the wonder of creatures that mate for life at Lalibela Wildlife Reserve. In Lalibela’s grasslands, you’ll find …
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has officially taken over the local retail operations of the Ducati Brand in South Africa, effective 1 January 2025. The announcement of Ducati as the fourth brand in Volkswagen Group Africa’s brand portfolio in South Africa was made at the annual media event hosted in Kariega. The addition of Ducati diversifies […]
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is set to launch the new Crafter in the first half 2025. The new Crafter will come standard with digital instruments such as the Digital Cockpit and a 10.3-inch infotainment display based on the latest modular infotainment matrix (MIB). The visually freestanding Volkswagen system has a newly developed graphical interface and self-extensive […]
The power of collaboration has never been more evident than in the success of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s Adopt-A-Substation initiative. Today marks the second anniversary of the Struandale Geographic Cluster’s adoption of the Matomela, KwaFord, Struandale, and Swartkops substations – an initiative that has ensured that during this period, the area has not […]
Tuesday, 11 February 2025: With more and more solar systems pushing energy onto the grid, the safety of the grid has become a critical focus for both performance and the safety of staff working on it. Eskom remains committed to the seamless integration of Small-Scale Embedded Generators (SSEG) into its network while ensuring adherence to...
Failing a phishing test can have dire consequences for you and your organisation – here’s why, and how to pass the test. Phishing is more common than ever, and businesses are taking ever more extreme measures to protect themselves and their staff from it. You have an obligation to protect yourself and your organisation by …
With Valentine’s Day nearing, couples must consider the impact of finances – especially debt – on relationships. Sebastien Alexanderson unpacks. 11 February 2025: As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air—but so are financial decisions. With nearly one in five individuals having ended a relationship due to money troubles, the reality is that money …
Johannesburg, 10 February 2025 – With Valentine’s Day around the corner, many couples are contemplating the next step in their relationship, and living together is increasingly a common choice before committing to a marriage. The 2022 Census Survey Report found that around 8 in every 100 couples live together before marriage. While love may be …
Friday, 07 February 2025: Eskom confirms that loadshedding remains suspended. The system is stabilised and emergency reserves are fully replenished. Kusile Unit 3 has returned to service after being offline for reconnection to the repaired Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) system and main stack, as authorised by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)....
