Eskom stretches no-load-shedding run past 300 days
Eskom has reached one of its clearest operational milestones in years, extending South Africa’s run without load shedding beyond 300...
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Ramaphosa outlines new social grant path
President Cyril Ramaphosa has set out a new direction for social assistance in South Africa, saying the government wants to...
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SA says petrol and diesel supply secure for now
South Africa has received some limited good news on petrol and diesel, with government and the fuels industry both saying...
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New R46,000 tax-free limit comes with warning
South Africans now have a bigger annual tax-free investment allowance after the 2026 Budget raised the limit from R36,000 to...
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Ramaphosa troop surge to cost SA R823m
President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally authorised the deployment of 2,200 members of the South African National Defence Force to support...
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April petrol shock builds in South Africa
South African motorists are heading into April with a much worse petrol outlook than they faced at the start of...
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Medical aid price increases hit South Africa
South African medical aid members are facing another year of significant contribution increases, with the latest round of 2026 pricing...
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Fuel price shock looms in South Africa
South African motorists are facing the risk of a sharp fuel price increase in April after early data from the...
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Major VAT law changes proposed in South Africa
South Africa’s 2026 Budget has introduced some of the most significant proposed changes to the country’s VAT framework in years,...
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New basic income support grant moves closer in South Africa
South Africa is moving closer to introducing a new form of income support for unemployed adults, with the Department of...
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