The troubled National Student Financial Aid Scheme is in Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s firing line. Delivering last week’s Mid-term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), the minister said government would increase spending to R2.9 trillion on public services and benefits. However, he also said there is one government institution he would like to see the end of. […] More
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, says South Africa is prepared for a ceremonial handover of the Group of 20 (G20) Presidency to the United States, although the process may need adjustments due to that country’s absence. This announcement follows USA President Donald Trump’s earlier declaration that no government representatives from the […] More
The following praise of the 2025 Audi Q8 55 TFSI may sound banal, but it’s becoming ever harder to pinpoint in new cars nowadays. It’s deeply satisfying to slide behind the wheel of a vehicle that knows exactly what it is. That might sound like faint acclaim for a R2-million Audi Q8 55 TFSI, but […] More
What’s more, ‘Pep Bank’ would offer zero-fee banking services across South Africa. According to Bloomberg, the retailer aims to use its vast national footprint of roughly 6 000 stores to reach millions of low-income consumers who remain underserved by traditional banks. The new offering from Pep is expected to operate under the name Pep Bank, […] More
Kgothatso Baloyi is a passionate advocate for digital transformation, and emphasises that it is about more than just technology. “It’s about people, skills and inclusion,” says Baloyi, special advisor to chair and deputy chair of B20 South Africa’s Digital Transformation Task Force, Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa and Bassim Haidar. Baloyi, a champion for digital skilling, believes digital […] More
Johannesburg shoppers are in for a major retail shake-up as Walmart finally confirms the opening date and reveals top products to expect from its first South African store. The global retail giant will open its Clearwater Mall store on 22 November 2025. It will bring a fresh mix of international flavour, local favourites, and top […] More
Washington has granted tariff exemptions on imported oranges – a decision that is expected to boost exports and protect sector jobs ahead of the 2026 season. The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) confirmed that the exemption restores South Africa’s competitiveness in a lucrative market it has supplied for decades. South Africa shipped 4.3 […] More
South African motorists could soon see a price hike at the pumps, with both petrol and diesel prices expected to rise in early December. That’s certainly not good news ahead of the festive season. Diesel drivers are projected to be hit harder than their petrol counterparts – should there be no change in the numbers […] More
With the eyes of the world firmly focused on South Africa, attention now turns to the historic first ever G20 Leaders’ Summit on African soil. On 22 and 23 November 2025, Nasrec in Johannesburg will welcome a number of world leaders and other dignitaries for this landmark gathering. An event of this magnitude, with global […] More
Every few decades, finance finds a new pulse. In the 1980s, it was deregulation. In the 2000s, it was digitisation. Today, its inclusion, and Africa is setting the pace. South Africa, in particular, has become a proving ground for how technology, talent, and regulation converge to create more open and resilient markets. With Cape Town […] More
If you decide you want to rent out your car in South Africa over the holidays, there are four principal outlets currently. Namely, RentMyRide, Bolt Fleet P2P, Zipcar and CarShareNova, go check them out. As we know, South Africans love a good side hustle to make a bit of extra cash. Especially if you have […] More
The deadline for Free Basic Electricity in 2026 for indigent households is fast approaching. According to City Power in Johannesburg, South Africa’s most populous province, registrations closes on 31 December 2025. Moreover, parliament heard last month that as many as two-million low-income households qualify for Free Basic Electricity in 2026. However, currently, less than 500 000 […] More
