The Latest from Anita Dangazele
Pap relief today but a pricier future
Maize meal prices have fallen, but a calculation using past cereal inflation shows a 5kg bag could cost R126 by…
School holidays bring a food bill families can barely afford
About 9.4 million learners benefit from school meals. The December break will put more pressure on families already struggling to…
Votes are in now comes the battle to run councils
South Africa’s local elections have left parties facing coalition talks. Councillors must now elect municipal leaders while administrations keep services…
DA claims best ever Eastern Cape result as count continues
The DA is gaining ground across the Eastern Cape, leading Nelson Mandela Bay and Kouga and making big gains in…
Levy cut leaves petrol down 1 cent as paraffin jumps R3.66
From 4 November petrol falls 1 cent a litre and diesel R1.10 to R1.20. Paraffin's maximum shop price rises R3.66…
Two Eastern Cape women busted over voting material at police station
Two women allegedly posing as IEC officials collected voting material at Ngcobo Police Station, but were stopped before they could…
Cosatu demands jobs rescue as Trump pulls trade lifeline
Cosatu wants urgent help for workers as the US moves to end South Africa’s AGOA trade benefits from January. The…
Motorists buy petrol in dribs and drabs as wallets empty
Discovery Insure’s client data shows smaller fuel top-ups are becoming more common as motorists try to manage higher bills.
Election official dies as special voting begins
The Electoral Commission says nearly all voting stations opened on time for special voting on Monday. Cape Town was slow,…
November salary vanishes before you reach the grocery store
For a minimum-wage worker, transport and electricity can swallow almost two-thirds of pay before groceries, rent or school costs begin.
