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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has reassured beneficiaries of social grants that no payments have been suspended or halted due to the ongoing social grant review process. Addressing the media on the current social grant review process on Monday, SASSA CEO, Themba Matlou, emphasised that all valid approved grants remain valid, and payments …

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has promised to extend operating hours and employ more staff as thousands of grant beneficiaries are called in for in-person reviews. Archive photo: Marecia Damons SASSA will extend office hours and hire more staff to manage long queues as thousands of grant beneficiaries undergo in-person reviews. About 210,000 …

The mother of 11-year-old Jayden-Leek Meek has been charged with his murder. Tiffany Nicole Meek was arrested on Friday. The case has been postponed to Friday, following her first appearance at the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court in western Johannesburg. The boy was reported missing by his mother on Tuesday, May 12th, and he was found the next …

Staff Writer  ·14 Jul 2025 The Department of Employment and Labour has warned businesses to obey the country’s new Employment Equity laws and prepare their plans for 1 September 2025. The department has just concluded a spate of national Employment Equity workshops this month where it tried to educate employers and employees on the mechanics …

Naamsa CEO Mikel Mabasa South African motoring industry lobby body Naamsa has warned that US President Donald Trump’s plan to impose unilateral 30% tariffs on South Africa from 1 August could decimate the local vehicle manufacturing export industry. “This escalation in trade tensions poses a serious threat to one of South Africa’s most globally integrated …

After they were frustrated by Tanzania, Banyana are back in action hoping to conclude group games on a high. Article continues below South Africa and Mali clash in their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Group C’s final game at Honneur Stadium on Monday. This is a crucial game, as the winner will top …

Brazil is a major producer of coffee, accounting for nearly 40% of global coffee production. Other major producers are Vietnam 17%, Colombia 8%, Indonesia 6% and Ethiopia 6%, amongst others. Brazil is also a major coffee exporter to the U.S. Consequently, the 50% tariffs that will take effect on August 1 will likely cause Americans …

Starting a new chapter in one’s career is often a journey into the unknown, a mix of excitement and anxiety. For a new trainee, the world of audit can feel like a towering mountain—intimidating and vast. But for those of us who stepped through the doors of RSM for the first time this year, the …

What Extreme Festival presented by Coca-Cola Round 5 PreviewWhere East London Grand Prix CircuitWhen Saturday 19 July 2025Community South Africa National Jonathan Mogotsi keen on another East London SupaCup double Volkswagen Motorsport heads to the iconic East London Grand Prix Circuit intent on Jonathan Mogotsi repeating his double victory there last year. Teammate Jason Loosemore …

What Extreme Festival presented by Coca-Cola Round 5 PreviewWhere East London Grand Prix CircuitWhen Saturday 19 July 2025Community South Africa National Team in title fights across SA Touring Cars field Chemical Logistics Racing heads to the iconic East London Grand Prix Circuit’s Extreme Festival presented by Coca-Cola for the fifth of seven South African Touring …

Staff Writer  ·14 Jul 2025 With the looming turmoil of a 30% tariff on South Africa’s exports to the United States and heightened uncertainty, economists don’t expect an interest rate cut in July. However, with the current repo rate well above the neutral interest rate, Investec believes South Africa has room for three more interest …

Staff Writer  ·14 Jul 2025 Key industries in South Africa are bracing for the implementation of a 30% tariff on exports to the United States, and many are planning for the worst-case scenario. US President Donald Trump announced last week that South Africa would be one of many other countries hit with higher tariffs, set …

What South African Touring Cars Round 5 PreviewWhere East London Grand Prix CircuitWhen Saturday 19 July 2025Community South Africa National East London set for an epic SA Touring Cars encounter The South African Touring Cars and SupaCup head to the classic East London Grand Prix circuit for what promises to be an epic weekend of …

DURBAN – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has rejected the application of the Islamic State of Africa to register as a political party. The decision follows several objections and a failure to meet key registration requirements. The IEC said that the Islamic State of Africa failed to submit the minimum of 300 signatures from registered …

The mining and extractives sector plays a major role in the South African economy, and it has a significant responsibility to create positive socio-economic impact in the communities where mining houses operate. In 2025, Tshikululu Social Investments is continuing to partner with the Minerals Council South Africa on a series of dialogues to strengthen the …

Nissan has officially launched the new Navara Stealth in South Africa. The Stealth is a unique mid-range option for the locally-made Navara bakkie, which was last seen six years ago. However, the carmaker has elected to bring back the nameplate, adding a number of bespoke cosmetics to two of its double cab units. “Despite its …

With nine golds and a top 10 ranking, WUKF South Africa signals its arrival on the world stage. Malmö, Sweden (14 July 2025) – Have you ever heard of the saying, “a black belt is just a white belt who never gave up.” Well, now you have, and South Africa has just proven that statement …

MultiChoice’s DStv Internet is South Africa’s largest mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) by data traffic, according to Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) founder and CEO Yaron Assabi. Speaking at the presentation of the MVNO Nation Whitepaper in June 2025, Assabi said the service accounted for 8% of all data traffic on its host network. A …

Discovery Vitality is proud to announce its official partnership with HYROX South Africa, the world’s fastest-growing fitness racing series. This exciting collaboration introduces a dynamic new way for Vitality members to stay active, push their limits, and earn Vitality points through participation in HYROX events and training. As part of this partnership, Vitality members can …

Michael Morris The irony of advertising industry veteran Peter Vundla’s recent recommendation in the Sunday Times that resistance to socioeconomic empowerment ought to be punished, is not only that those he attacks make the empowerment argument better than he does.  The larger unforgiving truth is that there is no need to impose any special penalty on …

  “Our Khoi and San culture and languages is on the brink of extinction, and we are valiantly fighting for recognition from the government as our stories has been hidden; deliberately left of our country’s history and school curriculums.” This was the response of Khoi leader Captain Edmund Wayne Stuurman (above) who recently gave an …

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attends a press conference, after his White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo JOHANNESBURG, July 13 (Reuters) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa placed police minister Senzo Mchunu on immediate leave of absence on Sunday, following accusations by a top police …

The recent acknowledgement by Pick n Pay of the informal retail sector as a potentially formidable competitive force signals a profound shift in our economic landscape. This sector, long overlooked and undervalued, is now emerging as a parallel economy that demands urgent strategic attention from both government and big business. From an ActionSA perspective, this …

The cheapest sedan you can buy in South Africa is the Proton Saga, which retails for a minimum of R209,900. Sedans were once one of the most popular vehicle types in the world, being ubiquitous across a variety of settings from Europe to Asia, America, and South Africa. However, the sleek design has mostly fallen …