Changed South Africa’s inflation target — the first finance minister in 25 years to do so Steered a national Budget through a coalition government — another first in democratic SA Withheld municipalities’ equitable share funding at an unprecedented scale — a major show of fiscal authority. Removed Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo as chair of…
Ten years ago, doctors were fighting to save Gift Kubeka’s life after a devastating nervous system collapse left her bedridden, unable to walk, speak or even drive. This August, the woman who once wondered if she would ever stand again will represent Africa on the international stage after being crowned Mrs Grand Africa. It is…
Inflation is not just affecting household budgets, it’s also reshaping how consumers think, plan and make financial decisions. Financial pressure for South Africans is increasingly defined by persistence rather than crisis. Consumers are adjusting continuously to higher transport costs, rising electricity tariffs, growing debt pressure and the rising cost of everyday essentials. Even financially engaged…
Coaches during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 Launch at The Venue in Houghton on 29 July 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix The Premier Soccer League (PSL), in partnership with Betway, officially launched the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season, marking the start of a new chapter for South African football as the League celebrates 30 years of professional football excellence….
Following the conclusion of the 2025/26 PSL Awards on Monday evening, the Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed the official calendar for the 2026/27 season, together with the Betway Premiership fixtures. The 2026/27 Betway Premiership season will kick off this weekend (01–02 August 2026) and conclude on Saturday, 22 May 2027. Defending champions Orlando Pirates…
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, today, Wednesday, 29 July 2026, officially launched the modernised Gautrain Sandton Station Smart Driver Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) in Sandton, Johannesburg, marking another milestone in the Province’s drive to modernise public services and improve access to licensing services through innovation and technology. Strategically located at Gautrain Sandton…
When Clover Mama Afrika decided to host an Indian cooking course for their Mamas, the team set out to find an appropriate cook to host the class, who was skilled in authentic South African Indian recipes. What they found instead was a group of passionate home cooks from Clover’s very own Human Resources Learning and…
Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has responded publicly to the High Court case brought by Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina and her three‑year‑old son against him, the DG, and the Department of Home Affairs. The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed it is opposing Adetshina’s application in the Western Cape High Court. The Department of Home…
Sasol Banyana Banyana Head Coach Dr Desiree Ellis is confident that her charges will bounce back after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Tanzania in the opening match of Group B at the Moulay Rachid Stadium on Monday. Two goals in either half saw the Twigga Stars emerge victorious in an encounter where South Africa had…
The AHF (AIDS Healthcare Foundation) has launched the global Freedom from Debt campaign, calling for urgent reform of a debt servicing system that is draining public services and trapping countries in permanent crisis. The developing world’s sovereign debt crisis is driven by unjust global financial rules, colonial-era economic structures, and the dominance of multilateral institutions such as the…
