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South African drivers expect huge fuel price increases in May

South African drivers will pay much more for petrol and diesel in May because of high global oil prices and a very weak rand value.

Village woman sells chickens and sews to feed eleven relatives

Nomarodesia Nkomeni from Mantusini village feeds eleven family members by running three small businesses from her home because town life did not work for her.

Soweto twins walk to computer classes to save their stipends

Twin siblings from Soweto walk to their daily cyber security classes to save money while living on a small stipend from a private computer company.

Global banks block accounts of South African business owners

South African business owners are struggling to pay workers and suppliers because global banks are freezing or closing their accounts over strict new banking rules.

Johannesburg’s money troubles could mean worse services for residents

A ratings agency has put Johannesburg on financial watch. Economists warn residents could face worse services and higher costs if the city fails to act.

Khayelitsha mother rebuilds her life by cooking for 40 children

Noyose Klass moved to Cape Town after her divorce. She cooks for 40 children at a Khayelitsha organisation to support herself and her two kids.

Limpopo woman builds flower business after failing to find work

Shiluva Kubayi started a flower nursery in her parents' backyard in Limpopo after she could not find a job. She now employs two permanent workers.

Stellenbosch team sets record on solar powered electric motorcycle

A team from Stellenbosch University rode a new electric motorcycle from Nairobi to Stellenbosch using only solar power and set a new daily distance record.

South Africans got a pay rise but still cannot afford food

The National Minimum Wage went up 5% on 1 March 2026. But after paying for transport and electricity, most workers still cannot afford enough food.

Cape Town mother bakes bread to survive high food prices

A Khayelitsha caregiver is struggling to feed her family as prices rise. She now bakes her own bread and cakes to save her little money.

Stellenbosch company builds space satellite to help farmers grow crops

Dragonfly Aerospace in Stellenbosch built a satellite that is now in space taking pictures of farms to help farmers grow better crops and save money.

Debt causes extreme stress and sleepless nights for South Africans

Debt causes extreme stress, sleepless nights and anxiety for workers across South Africa who fall behind on bills and struggle to survive each working day.

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