Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has confirmed that Zimbabwe received nearly US$780 million from the UK in the first quarter of 2025, slightly more than the US$748 million that came from South Africa. These payments – known as remittances – are the money people living abroad send back to their families in Zimbabwe. They have […] More
Gauteng motorists have been advised to brace for temporary road closures and intermittent traffic disruptions in parts of Johannesburg this weekend, as law enforcement agencies step up joint operations ahead of the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit. The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP), Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and the South African […] More
There was a time when gambling meant neon lights and cigarette smoke. It lived in casinos, in places you had to dress up to enter, where security guards checked your shoes and your ID. It was a leisure class sin, something whispered about, maybe even admired from a distance. Now, it lives in your pocket. […] More
The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has condemned the “malicious and seemingly coordinated” attacks of vandalism on revamped infrastructure and signage ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg. The summit will be held in the city from 22 to 23 November 2025. ‘Roguish elements’ “We are aware that some roguish elements are mobilising to cause […] More
Many South Africans believe that the cost of living across the border in Botswana is cheaper, lower rent, affordable groceries, and better value for money. But is that still true in 2025, with fuel prices, exchange rates, and inflation constantly changing? Is Botswana truly affordable today? Botswana has long been known for its stable economy, […] More
The good news is it’s a typical four-week cycle for SASSA Child Support Grants for December 2025. That means that the R560 grant, going to more than 13-million needy families, will be disbursed on Thursday 4 December 2025. However, beyond the nuts and bolts of the stipend, there is growing pressure on the agency to […] More
No news is good news for December 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants. After last week’s November grant disbursements, recipients can look forward to a typical four-week cycle for the next payment date. However, there may be trouble on the horizon beyond December 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants, which we will get into shortly … For now, the […] More
With December fast approaching, many holidaymakers are in the process of securing their accommodation, with a noticeable shift toward short-term rentals rather than traditional options, such as hotels and guesthouses. Airbnb’s Growing Footprint in South Africa Despite increasing concerns over pending regulations, Airbnb continues to thrive in South Africa, boasting over 23 000 active listings […] More
Please Call Me inventor Kenneth Makate says he plans to continue working at the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), where he serves as a financial controller – despite finally settling his two-decade-long legal battle with Vodacom. Vodacom and Makate announced last Wednesday that they had reached an out-of-court settlement over compensation for his “Please […] More
AARTO in Cape Town doesn’t look like it will proceed as planned on 1 December 2025. The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) wants the controversial system to go live in 69 municipalities nationwide on the stipulated date. However, there appears to be a fly in the ointment for AARTO in Cape Town. Because the City […] More
The United States has announced that no US government officials will attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit scheduled for 22-23 November in Johannesburg, citing what President Trump describes as serious “human rights abuses” in the host country. What Donald Trump is alleging In a post on his social media platform, Trump said: “It is a total […] More
South Africa’s first new harbour since democracy will be constructed in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal. The ambitious project aims to bring back economic activity to this and other ‘neglected coastal towns’ across the country. As such, southern KwaZulu-Natal was determined to be a perfect site for phase one. Sihle Zikalala, Deputy Minister for Public Works and […] More
