When Evah Modise could not get her daughter into a nearby public school, she had no choice but to pay thousands of rand for private education.

Ekurhuleni residents are paying more for water and electricity while battling dry taps, rising bills and fears the city's growing debt could make things even worse.

The husband of the businesswoman accusing former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula of taking millions in bribes is back in court as prosecutors test his version of events.

You do not have to stop buying coffee or eating out to save money. Experts say small changes to how you manage your money can make a big difference.

A man accused of staging his own assassination, an alleged HIV deception case and corruption battles are among the major matters returning to Gauteng courts this week.

Motorists could get a small break on petrol prices this month, but diesel users are expected to face a painful increase of almost R2 a litre.

Khayelitsha residents say taxi operators have chased away trolley operators, leaving shoppers to pay up to R100 to get their groceries home.

South Africa's average household food basket rose to R5,530.52 in July, up R87.81 on last year, though 22 of the 44 items tracked got cheaper.

Team South Africa won more medals on Saturday as sprinter Sinesipho Dambile powered to gold and the country's medal tally climbed to 28.

Food, electricity, debt and transport costs are putting millions of South Africans under pressure as household budgets struggle to keep up with rising prices.

South Africa's parties are all chasing the same prize this election season, the blessing of traditional leaders. But no party's position is more awkward than the South African Communist Party's, writes Celani Sikhakhane in Mzansi Royals.

ANC galas are selling seats next to the president for millions. Rob and Zuks ask where lobbying ends and buying access begins.