Petrol drops 52c but diesel jumps R1.38 from Wednesday
Official August fuel prices confirmed: relief at the pump, pain for diesel The official petrol price for August is out,...
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AfDB sees Southern Africa growth slowing to 2.1% in 2026
AfDB trims the region's outlook as global risks mount Southern Africa growth is set to weaken this year, according to...
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Tshwane loses R155 million meant for water and roads
Treasury reclaims unspent development funds from the capital The National Treasury has reclaimed R155.4 million in development funding from the...
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Minimum wage South Africa 2026: hourly and monthly rates
The national minimum wage in South Africa is R30.23 for each ordinary hour worked, effective from 1 March 2026. Farm...
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SARS tax season 2026: deadlines and how to file
The SARS tax season 2026 deadline for individual non-provisional taxpayers is 23 October 2026. Provisional taxpayers and trusts have until...
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SASSA grant amounts 2026: the full list and payment dates
The SASSA old age grant, disability grant and care dependency grant each pay R2,400 a month as of the 2026/27...
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SA tourism arrivals climb 12.3% to 5.5 million in 2026
What we know so far South Africa tourism arrivals rose 12.3% in the first half of 2026, with the country...
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Oprah to close her SA girls academy at the end of 2027
What we know so far The Oprah Winfrey school South Africa has hosted for nearly two decades will close in...
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Voluntary BEE tax proposal picks up prominent backing
What we know so far A voluntary BEE tax is being debated in South Africa, under which companies could pay...
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Cabinet approves 10-year driving licences, but not yet
What we know so far The 10-year driving licence South Africa has debated for years was approved by Cabinet on...
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