SARS’s Record-Breaking Tax Collection
A look at how tax collection has improved since 1994
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Bringing back the Springbok Green v Gold | SA News
OPINION: There was a time when one of the most fascinating Springbok matches of the year wasn’t a Test. It was Springbok versus Springbok. The trial match once served as the ultimate selection shoot-out – the best players in the country colliding in a brutally honest audition for national honours. In 2002, Loftus Versfeld hosted …
Malema: The future of South Africa is the EFF, ANC and MK Party | SA News
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says the only viable future for South Africa is for his party, the ANC and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) to work together in a coalition. “That is the future for South Africa, unless you choose those options like the Democratic Alliance (DA), the Freedom Front Plus …
New Kia Tasman goes on sale in South Africa: specs and pricing | SA News
The new Kia Tasman has made its South African debut. Here to challenge the established likes of the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Volkswagen Amarok and Isuzu D-Max, this quirky-looking double-cab bakkie is 5,410mm long and 1,930mm wide, with a wheelbase of 3,270mm. While maximum ground clearance in 4×4 models measures 252mm, a wading depth of …
Income tax warning for taxpayers who choose to stay in South Africa | SA News
Malcolm Libera ·9 Apr 2026 South African taxpayers face the possibility of higher taxes in the future as the tax base continues to shrink, mainly due to skilled individuals leaving the country. This was the feedback from Tanya Tosen, Tax and Remuneration Specialist at Tax Consulting SA, who said the pressure on the tax base …
Petrol price in the crosshairs in South Africa | SA News
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is reviewing South Africa’s fuel price formula in an effort to reduce costs for motorists. This is according to the department’s Director of Fuel Pricing Mechanism, Robert Maake, who spoke to SAnews.gov.za in Pretoria on Tuesday (7 April 2026). He explained that the fuel price is influenced by several factors, …
Ekurhuleni Learners Wade Through Sewage to Get to Class
OR Tambo Secondary School lacks classrooms and desks and now there’s a sewage problem
We Need to Fast Track Whistleblower Protection Legislation by Year End
ActionSA has today written to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, requesting an urgent meeting to fast-track legislation that protects and incentivises whistleblowers through Parliament.
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Warning about extra petrol and diesel charges in South Africa | SA News
Staff Writer ·9 Apr 2026 Trade union Solidarity has urged fuel companies to immediately halt what it calls “excessive overhead charges” on petrol and diesel in South Africa. According to the union, fuel companies are adding up to R3 per litre to diesel and R1 per litre to petrol, impacting service stations and transporters in …
Joburg Households Set Up Their Own Network to Deal with the Water Crisis
Started by a Ridgeway resident, the borehole network connects about 100 private homes across 15 suburbs
Nigeria’s Apex Bank Slices Interest on T-Bills Even as Eurobonds Yields Fall
Nigeria’s fixed-income market is showing early signs of a yield reversal, with the Central Bank of Nigeria cutting rates on […]
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Effie South Africa and Ipsos Present the 2025 Trends Report
Effie South Africa, in partnership with Ipsos, has released the 2025 Trends Report, offering a focused view of what the 2025 winning cases reveal about driving marketing effectiveness in South Africa. The report was presented at a webinar held on 24 March, exploring how the country’s most effective work made deliberate choices about what it …
Crocworld Is Taking It up a Gear With the Launch of Bike Shop and New Trails
Scottburgh’s dynamic nature and adventure destination, Crocworld Conservation Centre, is expanding its offering with the launch of an on-site bicycle shop, with plans to expand local biking trails. This exciting new chapter follows Renishaw Property Developments’ recent appointment to manage the facility. With fresh energy and a clear vision for the site, visitors can expect …
Gauteng Human Settlements MEC’s Shocking Failure to Address Syndicates Hijacking RDP Homes
ActionSA is appalled by the recent response from the Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Tasneem Motara, regarding the unlawful sale and hijacking of RDP houses. The MEC’s reply to ActionSA’s written questions in the Provincial Legislature is a masterclass in deflection and exposes a department completely out of touch with the reality facing our most vulnerable communities.
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Nelson Mandela Bay Dam Levels Drop Below 30%
Mayor says consumption is 93-million litres per day above allocated limit
Elite Men’s Showdown Looms While Chidzivo Eyes Back-To-Back Glory at the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon
With several former champions set to take to the start line, the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon powered by BYD on Sunday, 12 April 2026 promises exciting racing. In the men’s race, the likes of Stephen Mokoka and Thabang Mosiako are expected to go head-to-head, while Emma Pallant-Browne and Fortunate Chidzivo are set to …
OMODA C5 SHS Hybrid Lands in South Africa With 165 KW Powertrain and 1,000 KM Range
The OMODA C5 SHS hybrid expands the local lineup as the latest electrified model, combining a turbocharged 1.5-litre engine with an electric motor to deliver 165 kW and 295 N.m of torque. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds while returning a WLTP-rated fuel consumption figure of 4.9 L/100 km, CO2 emissions of 111 …
Service Delivery and Ideas Must Determine Who We Vote For
Thursday, 09 April 2026 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is pleased to have launched a successful Mass Voter Registration Campaign at the Winnie Madikizela Mandela House on the 21st of March 2026. The significance of launching this campaign on Sharpeville Day, was a tribute to those whose lives were lost in 1960 fighting for our […]
Global Wellness Movement Hits the KZN North Coast with KwazuluSpirit Festival 2026
In a year marked by global uncertainty and constant change, it’s time to hit reset and welcome some compassion, kindness, care and joy into the world. KwazuluSpirit Festival 2026 is just the event – an invitation for everyone to choose a path of conscious living. Taking place on 30 and 31 May 2026 at the …
Easter 2026 Consumer Spending Powers Double-Digit Growth in Business Activity
2026 merchant data shows debit card usage up 24%, driven by shifting trade patterns and digital momentum The Easter 2026 period reflected continued growth in South Africa’s business activity, with Point of Sale (POS) total transaction values rising by 18.82% year-on-year (YoY) and transaction volumes increasing by 19.87% YoY compared to the same period in 2025. …
Mantashe Needs to Update Us on the Fuel Situation
Statement by James Lorimer MP – DA Spokersperson on Mineral & Petroleum Resources: South Africans are owed an update on the country’s fuel situation. It’s been fifteen days since Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister last updated Parliament on our fuel position. He said supplies were assured until the end of April. The day before, he …
Positive Early Signs on Impact of Lowered Tackle-Height Laws
South African rugby is showing encouraging early outcomes following the introduction of the lowered tackle-height laws, with initial data indicating a positive shift in reducing the severity and long-term impact of tackle-related catastrophic head, neck and spine injuries, SA Rugby announced on Thursday. These laws, applied in South African rugby, are supported by 17 years …
New Caps in Wales Side to Face Scots
HEAD COACH Sean Lynn has named the Wales side to face Scotland in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations opener at the Principality Stadium on Saturday, April 11th (KO: 4:40pm). Flanker Kate Williams will captain a side featuring two new caps making their Wales debuts in the 2026 W6N campaign. Jorja Aiono is selected at lock …
Putting Performance to the Test
KNYSNA – Power and performance come in all shapes and sizes, from high-end supercars to hot hatchbacks, high-performance sedans to beefy muscle cars – and everything in between. Equally, the source of that power is now more diverse than ever, with the venerable internal combustion engine being supplemented by hybrid batteries and electric motors, through …