Veteran politician and anti-apartheid activist dies at 77
Veteran politician and anti-apartheid activist Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick Lekota has died at the age of 77, prompting tributes that highlighted...
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Middle East shock dents chances of rate cuts in South Africa
South Africa’s outlook for interest rate cuts has taken a sharp turn as the escalating Middle East conflict pushes oil...
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SARS warns of fake “High Court” email scam targeting taxpayers
South African taxpayers are being warned to ignore and delete a new scam email that falsely claims the recipient owes...
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Supreme Court warns on offshore money and undisclosed income
A recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment has sharpened the risk for South Africans who hold money or assets...
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Fuel price hikes kick in on 4 March across South Africa
South African motorists will pay more at the pumps from Wednesday, 4 March 2026, after the latest monthly fuel price...
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Sibling maintenance claims clarified under South African law
South Africans who are struggling financially may, in limited circumstances, ask a maintenance court to order a brother or sister...
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R1.5 trillion gambling boom threatens SA grocery retailers
South Africa’s biggest grocery retailers, including Shoprite’s Checkers and Pick n Pay, are facing a new pressure point that has...
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Ramaphosa urges restraint as Middle East tensions hit South Africa
South Africa’s government has called for urgent diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the rapidly worsening Middle East situation, warning that the...
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Speeding fines “will not disappear” as enforcement goes digital
South African motorists are being warned that speeding fines are unlikely to “fall away” simply because the national AARTO rollout...
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Middle East airspace closures disrupt South Africa flights
Flights between South Africa and major Middle East hubs were disrupted on Saturday, 28 February 2026 after a rapid escalation...
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