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Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has cautioned that rapidly rising electricity charges are placing an unbearable strain on ordinary South Africans, especially the poor and working class. The organisation said tariffs are increasing far above inflation, making electricity increasingly unaffordable. FOSA warned that high costs could drive more communities toward illegal electricity connections, often exploited …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·14 Mar 2026 According to the latest Passport Index, South African passport holders can now visit 100 countries without a visa, down from 101 in January, ranking the South African passport 47th globally. In January 2026, South African passport holders lost visa-free access to five destinations—Mauritania, Nigeria, Pakistan, Kosovo, and Palestine —ranking 48th …

Mourners gathered in Bloemfontein on Saturday to bid farewell to struggle veteran Mosiuoa Lekota, remembered as a towering figure in South Africa’s liberation struggle whose life was defined by service, conviction and an unwavering commitment to justice. Delivering the eulogy, Deputy President Paul Mashatile described Lekota as a giant whose political journey spanned some of …

HUMANSDORP – Pointing at a calf lying motionless in a green field in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, farmer Igsahn Felix let out a heavy sigh. “That one is not going to make it,” he said. Home to more than two head of cattle per person, the province is the beating heart of South Africa’s …

Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Enter fullscreen mode displaying this image.Expand Friends and comrades of the late Mosiuoa Lekota at the memorial service that held at the Regina Mundi Catholic church at Moroka in Soweto. Picture Thapelo Morebudi (Thapelo Morebudi) The funeral of …

New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), which include hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and fully electric offerings, gained traction in South Africa last year, and none more so than the Toyota Corolla Cross. According to pre-owned car sales data collected by AutoTrader, hybrid sales increased 76% last year, and of all the variants sold in 2025, the Corolla …

Malcolm Libera  ·14 Mar 2026 The recent collapse of a building under construction in Omonde, south of Johannesburg, has highlighted deep concerns about safety and compliance in South Africa’s built environment. Speaking in an interview with CapeTalk, Vice President at Master Builders South Africa, Mark Fugard, said the incident points to serious failures in the …

Despite major shifts in buying and selling behaviours in the pre-owned car market in South Africa, the sector recorded a strong year of growth last year, generating over R160 billion in 2025. This is according to AutoTrader, whose data suggests both dealerships and buyers reshaped themselves under pressure, emerging more disciplined, more data-driven, and more …

South Africa is potentially facing massive fuel price hikes next months as a result of the ongoing war in the Middle East. At the start of March, the United States and Israel launched coordinated attacks against Iran, prompting counterattacks from the Islamic Republic and sparking a conflict that has engulfed the region. This has led …

Algerian authorities were thrown a lifeline after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine sent energy prices soaring; now there’s hope that the rise in oil prices driven by the war in Iran will offer another. The North African nation of 47 million people has long relied on some of the continent’s largest oil and gas reserves …

In May 2022, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) made history by becoming the first university in South Africa to launch the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Finance Leadership Program (FLP). This initiative was established in partnership with the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the unified body of AICPA & CIMA. Designed as a guided, …

John EndresSouth Africa has a new US ambassador, and he is not here to please all of the people, all of the time. He is here to make a point – and, if the conditions are right, a deal. Leo Brent Bozell III addressed the BizNews conference in Hermanus on Monday. His prepared remarks were …

The idea that artificial intelligence (AI) will ease workloads is certainly not happening at the National Financial Ombud (NFO). Complaints that previously would take a paragraph or two are now – with the aid of AI – coming in 150-page tomes, often with fake legal cases as references, says Reana Steyn, NFO CEO and head …

Malcolm Libera  ·13 Mar 2026 South Africa is heading for an economic shock if surging global oil prices persist, but ordinary South Africans are advised not to panic.  This is the message from Efficient Group chief economist and director Dawie Roodt, who warned the country remains heavily dependent on imported fuel and is vulnerable to …

Malcolm Libera  ·13 Mar 2026 More than 100,000 South Africans have already accessed their savings pots for the 2026/27 tax year, with the first withdrawal submitted one minute into the new financial year. However, South Africans are reminded of the high cost and additional tax risk associated with withdrawing these funds.  According to Vickie Lange, …

The United States (US), Namibia, Hungary, and Fiji have filed declarations of intervention in South Africa’s case of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ (UN) top court, in The Hague. Their declarations to intervene in the case come after both the Netherlands and Iceland filed declarations of intervention …

E-tolls may be gone, but many residents in Gauteng are still paying an arm and a leg in toll fees to get to work everyday. The province’s infamous e-toll gantries were shut down on 11 April 2024, but motorists in Pretoria are still dealing with two toll plazas on major roads that can easily rack …

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The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) is embarking on nationwide stakeholder engagement sessions for feedback on the recently published draft policy for Rest and Service Facilities (RSFs) along South Africa’s national roads. The Department of Transport was forced to amend the existing October 2021 policy, which was recently declared unlawful by the Supreme Court …

Friday, 13 March 2026: South Africa has now reached 300 consecutive days without loadshedding, achieved at midnight on 12 March 2026, a significant milestone underscoring the continued recovery and strengthening of Eskom’s generation fleet anchored on the Generation Recovery Plan. This achievement reflects the sustained upward trajectory in plant performance, supported by an Energy Availability …

Port Shepstone, South Africa — 7th March 2026 The inaugural race of the Backdraft Racing Club Series at Dezzi Raceway once again proved that, in endurance racing, the sting is often in the tail. Gavin Rooke and Philip Meyer claimed victory in the 3-hour endurance race, overtaking the duo of Mario da Silva and Mike …

Staff Writer  ·13 Mar 2026 South African motorists are in for a world of pain next month, with the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) pricing an almost R4.00 per litre hike for petrol for April, before fuel levy hikes are included. The CEF’s market snapshot for the end of the second week …