Fuel levy remedy: Relief for a month, pressure for a lifetime
The 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement offers a welcome pause at the petrol pump, but mistakes temporary relief for a durable answer to South Africa’s cost-of-living crisis.
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Right of reply: SA needs more factories, not more walls
Chinese electric vehicles and investment can boost South African manufacturing, create jobs and accelerate the affordable green transition, while tariffs risk harming consumers and businesses.
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ROAD TO 100: Comrades Marathon Centenary edition — an entries explainer
With the high demands that came with the centenary race of the Comrades Marathon, which will take place on 13 June 2027, there was always going to be some disappointment for runners wishing to participate.
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YOUNG GUNS: Rassie injects talented youth into Springbok squad for Nations Championship finale
Rassie Erasmus has included a swathe of recent Junior Springbok players in his 37-man squad for the final stages of the Nations Championship in November.
Ramaphosa in KZN: ANC intensifies election campaign in crucial eThekwini battleground
President Cyril Ramaphosa takes the ANC’s election campaign to KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday, seeking to rebuild support in eThekwini ahead of the November 4 local government elections.
JUST IN: Suliman Carrim granted bail
Carrim had been in custody since his arrest 15 October.
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South Africa medicine shortages: Health Department seeks alternative drugs
The National Health Department says it is sourcing alternative medicines and engaging suppliers amid shortages affecting critical drugs.
From Lotus River to Tblisi, Georgia: A special moment for Team South Africa’s Aghmad Keraan
Team South Africa will look to improve on last year’s showing at the IMMAF World Championships when the global showpiece kicks off in Georgia next week.
The rand softens as oil prices rise, Fed in focus
At 06:52 GMT, the rand traded at R16.68 against the dollar, down 0.2% from its previous close
Salaries increase in September, but the cost of living still hurts households’ finances
Higher transport costs are dominating households' budgets.
Dealer ordered to refund customer R245,075 over defective used Audi A3
Kia East Rand must refund R245 075 and pay a R50 000 administrative fine after the Gauteng High Court upheld a National Consumer Tribunal ruling over a defective used Audi A3.
Former municipal employee jailed for R1.4 million fraud, company fined R700,000
A former municipal employee has been jailed for five years after more than R1.4 million intended for the Compensation Fund was transferred into a bank account linked to his company, which was also fined R700,000 for fraud and money laundering.
Tshwane water crisis: Supply returns to parts of Garsfontein and Elardus Park as reservoirs recover
Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya says water supply is gradually returning to parts of Garsfontein and Elardus Park as reservoir levels recover, while rehabilitation work continues at the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works.
Chiefs’ Da Cruz thanks Motaung Jnr for show of faith
'You must know that we are very clear inside the club,' said the Chiefs head coach.
Tax fraud: Company, director convicted after R993k refund scam
The man changed his bookkeeper to regain access to the company's tax profile.
Thomas du Toit asks for patience around Sharks scrum
Despite a host of Springboks and rising stars, the Sharks are yet to hit their stride in the scrums, as seen against the Stormers.
Ramokgopa: a rushed power market could collapse the economy
Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa wants bilateral traders to pay a wheeling fee that funds free electricity for the poor.