Two municipalities have written off a combined R3.33-billion in unpaid traffic fines.
South African employers are being warned to prepare for increased scrutiny as authorities intensify inspections of businesses employing foreign nationals.
An economist has warned that above-inflation electricity price increases may “sow the seeds of a rebellion” in South Africa.
South Africans are increasingly turning to lifestyle estates to escape crime, infrastructure failures, and deteriorating municipal services.
Auditor-general Tsakani Maluleke has outlined how embattled ANC-led Mathjabeng Local Municipality ANC-led Mathjabeng Local Municipality incurred a deficit of R871.6 million for the financial year, with total liabilities exceeding assets by R5.8 billion. Maluleke’s report, dated 11 February 2026, covers the period from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. She issued unqualified audit opinion…
Globally, falls from height remain the single largest cause of construction-related deaths. It’s a statistic that feels distant until you see what’s happening on the ground. I was driving through the Eastern Cape recently when something on a construction site left me speechless. A warehouse was going up, steel frame exposed, nothing unusual there. Here’s…
Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has sent a message likening their pursuit of the PSL title to her bid to lead the city. The 75-year-old has been vocal about her support for the Buccaneers, who drew 0-0 with Durban City over the weekend. They will face Mamelodi Sundowns in the final next weekend. HELEN ZILLE…
Several refugees in the US have spoken out about what they miss about South Africa – with many citing the popular local restaurant, Spur! To date, almost 7 000 South Africans have resettled in America under an executive order issued by US President Donald Trump. REFUGEES REVEAL WHAT THEY MISS ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA On Facebook,…
Despite leading his team to victory, an emotional Siya Kolisi apologised to Sharks fans in his final match for the club. The rugby star, who is also the Springboks captain, will join the Stormers in July to be closer to his family. The Sharks beat their Italian opponents 54-19 on home ground at the Kings…
Andre de Jong will not feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being omitted from New Zealand’s final squad for football’s biggest tournament. The Orlando Pirates striker had briefly reignited hopes of a World Cup appearance after earning a recall to the national team set-up in March. However, national coach Darren Bazeley ultimately decided…