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“Die, you dog” security guard relives attack on taxi boss in Cat Matlala trial
A security guard broke down in court describing the night gunmen shouting "die, you dog" opened fire with AK-47s at a Centurion golf estate, in the Cat Matlala trial.
This trolley pusher’s R500 days are gone but he still pushes on
Sbonelo Mlaba pushes trolleys at Joburg City Deep Market. He says his daily earnings have dropped sharply since the 30 June protests emptied the market.
R700 a month, two grandchildren and a table full of doeks at Mfuleni taxi rank
Nomyalelo Gxiniwe lost her packer job in 2023 and turned a Sunday side hustle into a full-time income. On a good month, she makes R700 selling doeks and scarves at a Mfuleni taxi rank to feed herself and two grandchildren.
Late miners’ families cash in at last
Some former mineworkers died before they could claim their benefits. Their families have now received payouts, as R18 million still sits unclaimed in Port St Johns alone.
Gauteng taxis could shut down next week
Gauteng's taxi industry has given the premier seven days to intervene, warning of a province-wide shutdown that could strand millions of commuters.
Your electricity bill can rise even if you use less power
A bigger part of your electricity bill is now a fixed fee you pay no matter how much power you use. That means using less electricity may not save you as much money as before.
Andrea Johnson finally faces Madlanga over claims she tipped off her suspect
IDAC head Andrea Johnson is due to testify at the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, after witnesses accused her of leaking a criminal docket to the man it named as a suspect.
Four things people keep getting wrong about Chidimma Adetshina
Chidimma Adetshina's deportation case hit a legal snag this week. Here's what the allegations actually are, and who else is involved in this case.
Been scammed? Here is what your bank is not telling you
If someone stole money from your bank account, you know how the bank's reply feels. It comes a week or two later. It says the transaction went through normally, that a recognised device was used, and that the bank is not liable. Case closed.
Could AI create a new form of inequality in South Africa?
Generative artificial intelligence (AI), and especially large language models deployed as chatbots and digital assistants, are now part of everyday digital life.
Gauteng warns drivers collect licences or lose them
More than 400 Gauteng transport operators could lose their licences if they do not collect them before the 14 August deadline.
Podcast: How South Africa keeps neglecting the institutions that matter most
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2yVlB14XhD2w6WIqED2sOk?si=g6g1NLsDQaGQR0Zjtv4J8g
This week's Sharp Sharp is the first one you can actually watch, and Rob Rose and Zukile Majova mark the occasion by digging into...