Bakkie chase ends in arrest after alleged kidnapping and business robbery in North West
A 48-year-old man appeared in court after a bakkie chase led to his arrest following an alleged business robbery and kidnapping in Makapanstad, North West.
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Businessman gets suspended jail sentence for breaching court order over Mercedes-Benz
A Western Cape High Court judge found that a Cape Town businessman breached a Rule 43 order by sending people to retrieve a Mercedes-Benz made available to his estranged wife and their children. He received a fully suspended 30-day prison sentence and a punitive costs order.
One ticket for trains, taxis and buses? Durban outlines its R13 billion plan
PRASA is investing R11bn in signalling and telecommunications in KwaZulu-Natal, while eThekwini plans a more integrated system linking trains, buses and taxis.
The cost-of-living squeeze: prices rise quickly and fall slowly
South Africa’s inflation rate may be easing, but households are still paying more than they did a year ago. Fuel prices, the rand, food supply and “rocket-and-feather” pricing help explain why.
Here's why diesel prices are rising at a faster rate than crude oil
Global diesel shortages are driving prices to record levels as wars disrupt crude supplies, damage refineries and drain fuel inventories, with relief unlikely before 2027.
WATCH | Mzansi reacts to taxi driver's hilarious Get Ready With Me video
A taxi driver has given the popular “get ready with me” trend an unexpected twist, offering viewers a playful glimpse into a day behind the wheel.
ANC electoral support dwindles as Mbalula's blunders deepen party turmoil
The ANC’s failure to register 181 candidates has intensified questions about its organisational readiness and Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula’s leadership ahead of South Africa’s 4 November 2026 municipal elections.
Cape Town needs a Budget of belonging
Cape Town’s budget should be judged by whether it makes life more affordable, brings homes closer to jobs and ensures public spending improves household incomes, argues Faiez Jacobs.
Ramokgopa rules out Eskom bailouts and double-digit tariff hikes under ‘Eskom 2.0’
Eskom is being pushed into a new era of financial discipline as government rules out further bailouts and double-digit tariff hikes, while demanding lower costs and greater efficiency.
Diesel Ban Talk Splits Oil Markets as US Crude Sinks Against Brent
Trump's diesel export ban threat is splitting oil markets: US crude sinks versus Brent, while European diesel prices hit record highs.
Repo rate hike tightens household budgets
The Reserve Bank’s 25-basis-point hike to 7.25% will raise repayments for households with variable-rate debt, adding pressure as fuel, transport and other living costs remain high.
Standard Bank employee loses Labour Court battle after dismissal for making deposits to activate clients' accounts
A Labour Court has upheld the dismissal of a Standard Bank employee who deposited money into two customers’ MyMo accounts while they were absent, despite finding errors in the CCMA commissioner’s reasoning.
Reserve Bank raises repo rate to 7.25%, adding pressure on indebted households
The Reserve Bank’s 25-basis-point hike to 7.25% will raise repayments for households with variable-rate debt, adding pressure as fuel, transport and other living costs remain high.
Limpopo businessman Howard Mashaba sentenced for intimidation and protection-order breach
A Limpopo businessman was fined R25,000 and handed suspended prison terms after being convicted of intimidation and contravening a protection order.
Eastern Cape security company raided: 140 firearms seized and 135 remain unaccounted for
A 60-year-old Mthatha businessman was arrested after police found firearms missing from his security company’s stock register during a compliance inspection.
How security company was caught for R16m security tender fraud in Limpopo
Three people and a security company face allegations linked to an approximately R16 million tender at Blouberg Local Municipality.
NSRI Heritage: How Patti Price Founded South Africa's Sea Rescue Service
After surviving a shipwreck as a child, Patti Price campaigned for a South African sea rescue service. Her letters helped lead to the organisation now known as the NSRI.
Police probe how security company firearm ended up with arrested man
A 39-year-old man is expected in court after police allegedly found an unlicensed firearm linked to a Gqeberha-based private security company during a stop-and-search operation in Umasizakhe.
Why tax is deducted from GEPF pension payouts
The GEPF says tax deductions on pension benefits are determined by the type and value of the benefit, under South Africa’s tax laws and SARS-administered rules.
Zarah Ramsamy: Trial of policeman accused of using hijacked victim’s bank card postponed
Constable Minenhle Makhaye was arrested after he allegedly swiped Shay Ramsamy’s bank card, which was stolen when she and her family were hijacked outside a fast food outlet in Malvern on September 11, 2024.
WATCH: SARB hikes prime to 10.75% on back of higher inflation
As the central bank sees risks to the upside of inflation, it has hiked the prime interest rate to 10.75%.
Decades-old Durban CBD businesses wait for city revival
DECADES-OLD businesses in Durban’s CBD are watching and waiting as the eThekwini Municipality moves to establish a dedicated entity to revive the city centre and restore its economic potential.
Africa’s gaming boom is becoming a billion-dollar business
Africa’s gaming market is growing almost twice as fast as the global industry, while studios, payment systems and competitive events are beginning to build the infrastructure around its rapidly expanding player base.
BREAKING: Madlanga Commission ward widens after taxi boss Bafana Sindane calls in sick at the 11th hour
Sindane’s legal team told the commission that it had received a medical certificate, prompting a request to postpone his testimony.
South Africa’s inflation rises to 4.4% as transport costs fuel price pressures
South Africa’s inflation rate edged up to 4.4% in August, with housing and transport the biggest contributors, hours before the central bank announces its latest interest rate decision.
Iran's $60 Billion BRICS Trade: Progress Made, Potential Still Untapped
Iran's annual BRICS trade hits $60bn, but officials say the bloc's full economic potential for Tehran is still far from realised.
Oil prices slide as Trump signals ‘very good’ US-Iran talks at UN
Oil prices slipped below $100 a barrel after Donald Trump said US-Iran talks were “very good”, while Saudi Arabia prepares to resume crude exports through its East-West pipeline.
'To the victor belong the spoils’: Trump stuns UN in fiery speech, threatens to annihilate Iran
US President Donald Trump delivered a confrontational speech at the United Nations, threatening to “annihilate” Iran if diplomacy fails and rejecting international regulation of artificial intelligence.
Horror Midrand crash: Five dead after taxi overturns and catches fire
Five people were killed when a minibus taxi collided with a Mercedes-Benz sedan, overturned and caught fire at a busy Midrand intersection.
Committee calls for tighter checks on prison food prices
The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services has urged the department to introduce comprehensive market-price benchmarks and strengthen verification before awarding food-supply contracts.
Operation Basadi recovers livestock worth more than R290,000 near Eswatini border
A joint South African and Eswatini operation recovered cattle, sheep and goats valued at more than R290,000 near Mayflower. Operation Basadi targeted suspected stock-theft activity around Ndonga Farm and Mafufumbe.
Funds returned: NPA recovers R21.55 million stolen from company in WhatsApp banking scam
The NPA said R21.55 million diverted from a Middelburg company in a WhatsApp banking scam has been recovered and returned after High Court forfeiture orders.
How changing diets are creating new markets for Africa's indigenous crops
Growing demand for gluten-free foods is encouraging bakeries, researchers and food manufacturers to transform traditional staples such as cassava, millet, sorghum and teff into premium products for domestic and export markets.
Steel manufacturing company faces scrutiny over alleged undocumented workers and safety breaches
Steel manufacturing company Africa Steel and Tube is facing scrutiny after an unannounced inspection uncovered alleged labour and safety violations, while more than 100 suspected undocumented foreign nationals allegedly failed to report for duty.
Housing Company Tshwane invites bids for three-year security services panel
Housing Company Tshwane has invited bids for a panel of service providers to provide security services at various sites for a three-year period.
Fuel price pain deepens as projected October petrol and diesel hikes grow
South Africa’s October fuel price outlook has worsened, with petrol hikes nearing R3 a litre and diesel increases above R3 as Brent crude remains around $100 a barrel.
Joburg partners with taxi and e-hailing sectors on women’s safety
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says the city will work with taxi associations and e-hailing companies to improve women’s safety, while SANTACO and Bolt outline their measures.
Lamola heads to US as South Africa balances diplomatic tensions and AGOA trade ties
Ronald Lamola is expected to hold bilateral talks in Washington as South Africa seeks to manage tensions over US visa restrictions while preserving preferential trade access under AGOA.
‘Absolute abuse’: Taxi boss fights use of private WhatsApp messages
Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni has challenged the Madlanga Commission’s use of cellphone and WhatsApp evidence obtained during a criminal investigation, arguing that it infringes his privacy and constitutional rights.
Madlanga Commission: Taxi boss questions legality of cellphone, WhatsApp evidence
Taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni has challenged the commission’s use of cellphone and WhatsApp material obtained during a criminal investigation, while again invoking his right against self-incrimination.
JUST IN: Taxi boss Bafana Sindane set to face Madlanga Commission over R2m extortion claims
Sindane’s expected appearance comes as he faces criminal charges linked to an alleged extortion scheme involving more than R2 million in Mpumalanga.
Road to 2027: Miller, Stubbs, Breetzke, Brevis — Proteas spoiled for choice in the middle-order
Spoiled for choice: A look at the numbers behind Proteas coach Shukri Conrad’s middle-order selection headache ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Monday markets: Oil prices ease, rand strengthens, stocks higher as sentiment improves
Asian stocks rise as oil prices ease but remain near $100 a barrel, while investors weigh Middle East tensions, US-China trade talks and the impact on global interest rates.
Money’s on a rate hike this week as oil prices and Fed move pile pressure on SARB
Markets are betting on another interest rate hike this week, although easing inflation expectations and a contracting economy could give the Reserve Bank reason to hold.
After the national disaster declaration, women continue to pay the price
Amid crisis when promises ring hollow, do the lost lives of women compel a nation to awaken and act?
Businessman arrested after Sandton restaurant threats loses lease and company positions
Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzinganyima apologises after a viral video appeared to show him threatening women at a Sandton restaurant.
No immediate fuel tax relief planned as October hikes loom, but price structure is under review
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says no immediate intervention is planned to cushion households and businesses from rising fuel prices, while a review of the fuel-pricing system is expected to conclude in March 2027.
Pushback grows against Eskom’s proposed tariff increase, raising affordability concerns
Civil society, AfriForum and ActionSA Gauteng are opposing Eskom’s proposed 8.83% increase for direct customers, warning that higher tariffs could worsen pressure on households and small businesses.
" I'll put a bullet in all of you": Creecy orders SANRAL probe into businessman threatening women at Sandton restaurant
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has instructed SANRAL to investigate the appointment and contract compliance of Moriel Infrastructure Group, whose alleged links to a businessman featured in a viral Sandton restaurant video have drawn scrutiny.
GEC+Africa 2026: Africa’s entrepreneurs demand action on finance and red tape
GEC+Africa 2026 brought entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers together in Cape Town to discuss stronger links between African businesses, markets, capital and support organisations.