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The Latest from Anita Dangazele

Food is getting cheaper at the factory, so why are shoppers still paying more?

Food producers are charging less for some basics, including meat and milled grain products, raising questions about when struggling shoppers…

Foster care parents get R10 boost from today

South Africa's Foster Care Grant increases to R1,300 from today, but struggling families will receive only R10 more each month.

Sibiya’s legal troubles deepen with a third disciplinary notice

Suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is now facing three separate disciplinary actions and a new negligent firearm charge,…

Fuel prices and rate hikes test South African households

Rising fuel prices and higher interest rates now test South African households after slower food price increases helped boost consumer…

This Winterveld gogo turned her heritage into an income for her whole community

Mama Mary Lwate taught herself beadwork more than 20 years ago. Today, she runs a business from it, and teaches…

Sassa grant payment dates for November hang in the balance

The South African Social Security Agency has confirmed exact payment dates for October grants, but says November's dates are being…

What September’s food price data tells us about the month ahead

South Africa's average food basket rose again in September, new data shows, while the gap between what a minimum wage…

Malema gets a shot at fighting gun conviction

The Makhanda High Court granted Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema leave to appeal five firearm convictions, and his five-year…

Sibiya’s bail bid continues Thursday as disciplinary hearing over Madlanga findings draws nearer

Suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya remains in custody after telling a bail hearing that explicit material involving a…

Mzansi braces as petrol edges closer to R30

Petrol could climb to nearly R30 a litre next week, the highest price South Africa has ever paid, as diesel…