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Corrie Kruger|Published 1 day ago Copy to Clipboard According to Statistics South Africa, household income and expenditure are fundamental components of a country’s economic landscape, influencing everything from consumer behaviour and savings rates to economic growth and stability. On average, the estimated household consumption expenditure per household in South Africa was R143 691. Households spent …

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) released its draft Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) regulations for public comment this week after recently sending compliance notices to thousands of crypto holders. “South Africa’s adoption of this framework signals its commitment to international standards in financial transparency and digital asset regulation,” said Wiehann Olivier, a partner at Forvis …

Malcolm Libera  ·20 Sep 2025 South Africa can only break out of its cycle of stagnation and poverty if it achieves sustained growth of 4% to 5% a year. This is according to Deputy Finance Minister Ashor Sarupen who said the country must focus urgently on three basic priorities: fixing energy, logistics, and local government. …

South Africa will introduce its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system at the Tourism Business Council’s Leadership Conference on Sept. 18, Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber announced. The ETA, still under development, is designed to digitise and automate visa applications using advanced machine learning. Officials say the system will reduce inefficiencies, curb fraud and …

Hip-hop icon Kanye West, now officially known as YE, has set South Africa buzzing after announcing his only African performance for 2025. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), YE revealed he will be performing live in Johannesburg on 13 December 2025 at Ellis Park Stadium. The cryptic announcement poster — featuring YE in his signature avant-garde …

The penultimate day of the World Athletics Championships saw Team SA Olympic silver medallists Jo-Ane du Plessis and the strong Team SA relay squads in action in Tokyo. Du Plessis finished fourth in the final with a best throw of 63.06m.The men’s 4x100m squad was given a reprieve after appealing following their race when their …

The group responsible for organising the event said a press statement will be out on Tuesday. Fans have highlighted several red flags about American rapper Kanye West’s upcoming show in South Africa. The Runaway rapper posted on his official social media platform X page that he will be performing his first show in the country …

South Africa expressed cautious optimism over progress in trade talks with the US, a month after President Donald Trump slapped the nation with 30% tariffs on its exports. South African Trade Minister Parks Tau held a “cordial and constructive” meeting with US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer, following three days of talks by their teams, …

South Africa South Africa Pushes for UN Reform at UNGA-80 to Benefit Developing Nations and Africa, as President Cyril Ramaphosa leads the delegation to New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly from 23 to 29 September 2025, emphasising multilateral system changes, peaceful conflict resolutions with focus on Palestine, the Sudans, …

Although there are reports of growing maize shortages in some Zimbabwean mills, the country has not altered its policy at this time. We continue to monitor the conditions. However, it appears that other Southern African countries likely have some maize supplies to carry them for now, thanks to the recent 2024-25 harvest, which was generally …

The much awaited 24th South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) conference which brings academics, government leaders, practitioners, and policy makers is set to kick-off on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Thohoyandou, Limpopo province. The week-long conference will kickstart tomorrow night with a cocktail party to set the positive tone for the entire …

PRESERVING KNOWLEDGE Dr Sian Tiley-Nel|Published 9 hours ago Copy to Clipboard As South Africa celebrates Heritage Month, it is timely to reflect on the largely untapped value of university heritage collections. Across the country’s 26 higher education institutions, fewer than eight are estimated to have museums or galleries, and less than half do not provide …

The 2Africa submarine cable is expected to be ready for service in London, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa in September 2025. 2Africa is a consortium cable that comprises China Mobile International, Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, Center3, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone, and WIOCC. At 45,000 km long, 2Africa will be one of the world’s …

South Africa clinched the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations | COSAFA Qualifiers title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Angola in the final at Ngoni Stadium in Harare on Saturday. The win marks South Africa’s fourth COSAFA U17 title, equaling Zambia’s record as the most successful nation in the tournament’s history. Final …

Malcolm Libera  ·20 Sep 2025 Wealthy South Africans are increasingly turning to Mauritius as a safe and stable alternative, spending millions on luxury property to secure permanent residency and, in many cases, a more secure future for their families. According to Severine Dalais-Pietersen of Seeff Mauritius, on average, South Africans who relocate to Mauritius are …

Two armed robbers disrupted a prayer service at Zayoni Kingdom Catholic Church in Waterloo, north of Durban, on Friday and held up about 60 congregants. According to Reaction Unit of SA, eyewitnesses said the suspects, dressed entirely in black, entered the church during the service at about 9pm. “The men were brandishing firearms. They demanded …

The Strategic Science Missions (SSM) Unit, led by Mr Jonathan Diederiks within the Thematic Research, Support and Advancement Department at the National Research Foundation (NRF) – under the leadership of Senior Manager Dr Zolani Dyosi – successfully hosted a national series of capacity-building workshops through the Foundational Biodiversity Information Programme (FBIP). Funded by the Department …

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Coding for kids: rewiring early education for the digital age By Tamara Thomas • August 20, 2025 Integrating coding into the early education years of South African students must be flagged as urgent rather than optional – a fact that was made abundantly clear at a recent global EdTech conference, education experts say. “Coding is …

SASSA grant cuts: If you’re currently receiving social assistance in South Africa, I need to bring an important update to your attention. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced significant changes to their grant system, with several key benefits scheduled to be discontinued after October 2025. This deadline will affect thousands of beneficiaries …

Love beyond labels: Mandy Jovial Swali (right) and her partner, Murulane. In this heartfelt piece, Ugandan-born transgender activist Mandy Jovial Swali, now based in South Africa, shares her journey of love and identity and breaks down stereotypes about who trans women can love. As a transgender woman, I am proud to share that I am …