Millions of recipients of SASSA grants were waiting with bated breath to glean any positive news from today’s (Wednesday 21 October) 2026 MTBPS. And Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana debuted a new term we’ll probably be hearing a lot: ‘targeted and responsible savings.’ 2026 MTBPS ON SASSA GRANTS On top of the R12 billion identified for […] More
South African National Parks (SANParks) will officially increase entry prices to all its parks on Sunday, 1 November 2026. SANParks changes its conservation fees every year on 1 November. The new tariffs apply from 1 November 2026 until 31 October 2027, according to SANParks. The current pricing for gate entry to the Kruger National Park is: […] More
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) 2027 applications are closing in on 870,000. And there are just days left to apply. NSFAS says it won’t extend the deadline. So if you’re planning to study in 2027 and need funding, now’s the time to act. NSFAS has received 868,626 applications for the 2027 funding cycle, according to its […] More
In these trying times, petrol prices have surged to eye-watering levels. Indeed, in South Africa, where petrol prices are already breaking the R30-a-litre mark, it wouldn’t be surprising to see motorists getting misty-eyed at garages as they empty their wallets for full – yet forever-hungry – fuel tanks. As a result, you might be looking […] More
Look up over the Western Cape coastline and you’ll likely spot marine conservation photographer Jean Tresfon flying overhead in his trusty gyrocopter. For several years, Tresfon has been taking to the skies to capture spectacular aerial photographs of South Africa’s coastline and marine environment, sharing his work with a growing audience on social media. If […] More
Just Travel SA is coming to SABC1, and it’s asking a question many South Africans have wondered about. How much of your own country can you really see on a budget? To find out, two well-known faces travelled to all nine provinces. And according to them, the answer might surprise you. The new series is hosted […] More
Durban’s South Beach is getting a new hospitality destination. It’s taking over a much-loved spot on the Golden Mile. And it comes from a homegrown Durban brand that started out as a township car wash. Here’s what we know: Durban-born hospitality brand Mojo’s has secured a lease for the municipal property at 17 Erskine Terrace, South Beach. The […] More
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to reaffirm South Africa’s commitment to fiscal consolidation when he delivers the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament on Wednesday, 21 October at 14:00. The mid-term budget will provide an update on the government’s financial position, including revenue collection and spending in the current 2026/27 financial year, […] More
Youth unemployment in South Africa has climbed to 47.4%. That means almost one in two young people who want work can’t find it. The government says its programmes have created millions of opportunities. But many young people are still asking the same question: where do I actually start? Here’s where: several government-backed programmes offer paid […] More
