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Luke Fraser  ·28 Jan 2026 South Africans should expect real salary increases in 2026, given the positive economic developments for South Africa, including record-high commodity prices, a stronger rand, and low inflation. This is the view of PayInc, which released its Net Salary Index, which tracks net salaries of approximately 2.15 million salary earners in …

Government and business have committed to placing inclusive growth, job creation and confidence at the centre of Phase Three of the Government-Business Partnership. President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday met with Ministers and senior business leaders to formally commence the next phase of the Partnership’s 2026 programme of work, with economic growth identified as the central …

Staff Writer  ·28 Jan 2026 South Africa recorded over 1,500 business liquidations in 2025, most of which were voluntary. Stats SA published the latest liquidation statistics for December 2025, revealing that the country recorded another 100 business closures for the month, up 11.1% from December 2024. While the number of liquidations in December where higher …

South Africa plans changes to antitrust rules on reporting mergers that could ease the cost of doing business for some firms. The Department of Trade Industry and Competition proposes raising the lower threshold — or the minimum size at which mergers need to be reported to antitrust authorities — to R1 billion ($62 million) of …

A National Task Team has called for public input on the draft Regulations under South Africa’s Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Act. The regulations are said to strengthen protections against… Diplomatic Relations: The country maintains diplomatic relations with numerous countries worldwide, promoting trade, investment, and cultural exchange. Read More at the …

JOHANNESBURG – The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) lack the capacity to defend the country and its citizens against emerging threats, including organised crime and potential conflict. This is according to retired former Deputy Chief of the South African Army, General Roland de Vries. De Vries warned …

It’s a frustration many South Africans have been grappling with for years. Buying mobile data, only for it to disappear before it’s been fully used up. When it comes to unused prepaid data, consumers have long been asking the same question: Why doesn’t it roll over? New Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) regulations …

The family of rapper Bravo Le Roux have launched a fundraiser to help cover costs to repatriate his body to South Africa and support his daughter. Bravo, whose real name was Sinesipho Peter, died in Switzerland on January 22. A statement shared by Bravo’s family on Monday said as tributes pour in for the late …

Malcolm Libera  ·27 Jan 2026 King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has called for KwaZulu-Natal to be renamed, saying the province should be known simply as KwaZulu. He made the call while speaking at the 147th commemoration of the Battle of Isandlwana in Nquthu, in the north of the province, where he questioned why the name “Natal” is …

If the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) were to ever come into government, they would lock up every single AfriForum member in South Africa. This was said by EFF President Julius Malema when addressing supporters in… Proteas: The national flower of South Africa, the protea, symbolizes the beauty and diversity of the country’s flora. Read More …

Chinese developer Zendai Developments had high hopes of building a new R84-billion city in Modderfontein on the East Rand of Gauteng, touting it as the “New York of Africa”. However, the plan, which dates back to 2014, failed due to funding issues and disagreements with the City of Johannesburg over affordable housing. The land was …

It feels like everyone in Cape Town is having the same conversation these days: just how unaffordable this city is becoming for ordinary residents. Do you have old rates and utilities statements from the past decade which you could submit alongside your current ones for a cost comparison? If you’re a tenant who has been …

The Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen cooperation, coordination and collaboration in the quality assurance, accreditation and promotion of pharmacy education and training in South Africa. The agreement recognises the complementary statutory mandates of the CHE, as the …

Staff Writer  ·27 Jan 2026 South Africa is enjoying a strong economic rally, with forecasters seeing the country’s growth prospects to be on an upward trajectory and the rand reaching its strongest levels in four years against the dollar. However, economic realities and very real risk factors cannot be ignored—and the loss of access to …

Staff Writer  ·27 Jan 2026 Renowned economist Dawie Roodt says that the United States could easily impose financial sanctions on South Africa if it really wanted to damage the country, but individuals are more likely to be targeted. Speaking on the Praag Podcast about the latest political and economic tensions between the US and South …

France have learned from their painful defeat in November to 14-man South Africa, forwards coach William Servat said on Tuesday, ahead of next week’s Six Nations opener. France went into halftime leading 14-13 against the world champions, whose lock Lood de Jager had been sent off for a dangerous tackle. But the 14 men ran …

Mobile network operators say they are scrutinising new regulations from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) regarding voice, SMS, and data bundles. ICASA published the regulatory amendment on Friday, which included updated rules for bundle depletion, as well as rolling over and transferring minutes, messages, and megabytes. Called the End-User and Subscriber Service …

Responses from MPs reveal encouraging support from across various parties for the Freedom Bills drafted by the Institute of Race Relations (IRR), a legislative package aimed at genuinely transforming South Africa into a prospering, non-racial society. The four bills in the package – the No More Race Laws Bill, the Value For Money Bill, the …

There is much anxiety in South Africa about the possibility of losing access to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa). Much of it is understandable. Trade preferences feel tangible; their removal feels punitive. And in a period of already heightened economic insecurity, the idea that South Africa might be “pushed out” of a major …

TopAuto recently got the chance to briefly test drive the new Geely Riddara RD6 – a bakkie with the stats to keep up with the fastest models on the market. Geely is a new Chinese car brand that launched in South Africa in late 2025, and currently offers two SUVs – the electric E5 and …

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) says any threats from Eskom or municipalities of fines or disconnections for failing to register their rooftop solar systems are impractical, irrational, and unfair. Eskom has previously said that it can cut off non-registered customers as their solar systems could pose a threat to the safety of the grid …

Parliament, Monday, 26 January 2026 – The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition will tomorrow receive a briefing from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and industry stakeholders on the implementation of the South African Automotive Master Plan. Details of the meeting are as follows:Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026Time: 09:30Venue: S12A, NCOP Building, Parliament …

English and Afrikaans soundbites by Chris Hattingh MP. The Army Day spectacle likely cost close to R500 million and must be fully disclosed. Meanwhile, the SANDF is failing core duties, with grounded aircraft, stalled projects, and collapsing healthcare. South Africa needs jobs and services, not military pageantry, and any rule-breaking will face consequences. The Army …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for renewed focus on investment and infrastructure development to ensure that South Africa’s recent economic gains translate into sustained and inclusive growth.  In his weekly newsletter to the nation, the President said the country entered the new year with growing momentum in its economic recovery, supported by several positive indicators …