A customer looks at chocolates for sale in a Christmas offers With Christmas only three days away, a new Debt Rescue survey indicates that the vast majority of South African households are under extreme financial pressure, prompting many families to cut back or cancel their holiday celebrations entirely. According to the survey, 94% of respondents said…
South African bank notes featuring an image of former South African President Nelson Mandela are displayed at an office in Johannesburg. Economist Dr. Azar Jammine says the South African economy continued to show signs of improvement in October 2025. This is shown in the composite leading Business Cycle Indicator, or BCI, for October. The South…
Municipal workers are captured at Josiah Gumede Road in Pinetown where an illegal dump was removed in this image captured on 26 February 2024. The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has called on National Treasury to immediately release the Local Government Equitable Share tranche for 75 municipalities across the country. National Treasury issued two…
The NCR is warning South Africans to be mindful of their spending during the festive season. The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has renewed its call for South Africans to practice strict financial discipline during the festive season. [LISTEN] Pause, reflect and make responsible spending decisions this festive season: NCR 🔗 #TheWeekendView #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/8VbONKQ8Mo — SABC…
Data released by Statistics South Africa shows that consumer price inflation eased from three-point-six percent in October to three-point-five percent in November last year. Data released by Statistics South Africa shows that consumer price inflation eased from 3.6% in October to 3.5% in November last year. The main contributions to inflation came from housing and…
A Shein logo is seen as customers shop in the first physical space of Chinese online fast-fashion retailer Shein on the day of its opening inside the Le BHV Marais department store, the Bazar de l’Hotel de Ville, in Paris, France The French government will appeal a Paris court ruling that rejected its request for…
[FILE IMAGE]: The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral). Action SA in KwaZulu-Natal has raised concerns over the relationship between the roads agency Sanral and a construction company facing corruption allegations. China State Construction Engineering Corporation is accused of misrepresentation and fabrication in its tender bid documents. The Umngeni-uThukelo Water Board subsequently blacklisted the company….
Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosietsho Ramokgopa Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has named seven international companies as Pre-Qualified Bidders under the First Phase of the Independent Transmission Procurement (ITP) Project. The finalists from the list will help in the construction of a 14-000 kilometre power transmission line, as part of the country’s…
An Eskom power plant. Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says Eskom is working hard to end load reduction in the country. Ramokgopa was addressing hundreds of community members at Nkowankowa Community Hall outside Tzaneen in Limpopo. He says four provinces are still experiencing load reduction. He adds that Tzaneen experiences the most load…
Tourists can enjoy bird watching on a boat trip at the Berg River Estuary, in the Bergrivier Local Municipality The town of Velddrif in the West Coast continues to attract local and international visitors seeking diverse cultures and natural beauty. About 30 000 holidaymakers are expected to visit the town for the summer holidays. WATCH…
