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Why inflation feels different for every family

South Africa’s inflation rate was 4.4% in August, but the prices affecting your household could have risen much less or more.
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Fikile Mbalula has survived many political battles, but his latest problems could prove harder to escape.
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More than 28,000 runners missed out on a 2027 Comrades Marathon place, but organisers say more chances could still open up.
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Reserve Bank raises interest rates for first time since May

The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates today. If you're paying off a home loan, car, or store account, your monthly payment is about to go up.

Heritage Day venue chaos ends in Oudtshoorn after last-minute scramble

National Heritage Day celebrations have finally landed in Oudtshoorn, after a last-minute venue switch from KwaZulu-Natal to George sparked a political row over how the decision was made.

Spaza shops in the spotlight as new rules loom

South Africans have 45 days to comment on new rules meant to stop spaza shops and informal traders from misleading customers on prices and products.

Applying for NSFAS next year? don’t make this simple mistake

NSFAS applications for 2027 are open, and one small mistake could mean your application never actually gets submitted.

Bishop who fiercely defended Sibiya backtracks

Bishop Azwihangwi Maumela, who publicly defended Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya after his arrest, has withdrawn all his statements less than a day later.

R100,000 fine could hit homes employing undocumented workers

South African households could be fined R100,000 per undocumented foreign worker they employ, under a bill now open for public comment.

11 killed in mass shooting at a house party in KZN

Eleven people, including a pregnant woman, were shot dead when gunmen opened fire on a gathering inside a house in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban.

Low stipends leave interns working just to pay for transport

Zamokuhle Ndlovu earns R3,800 a month as an intern, while a 2026 government graduate programme lists a stipend of R7,860.50 for similar entry level work.

Shadrack Sibiya jailed at Kgosi Mampuru as state cites witness threats

Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya has appeared in court on rape, trafficking and child sexual grooming charges and will return for bail proceedings.

Police union demands Ramaphosa reinstate Masemola now

The South African Policing Union is demanding President Ramaphosa immediately reinstate National Commissioner Fannie Masemola, after fraud charges against him were withdrawn.

Gqeberha cop accused of raping 15-year-old remains in custody

A 32-year-old police constable accused of raping a 15-year-old in Gqeberha remains in custody, with MEC Xolile Nqatha condemning the allegations and calling for a thorough investigation.

Cat Matlala’s wife arrested on fraud charges over Gauteng properties

Tsakane Matlala, wife of Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has been arrested on fraud charges, accused of helping acquire properties across Gauteng using fraudulent documents.