Business & Finance

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has confirmed the official fuel price adjustments for June 2025. Here’s how much you’ll pay.

As many as 200 000 beneficiaries may need to verify their accounts at short notice. If you’re one, find the nearest SASSA branch to you here …

You have to let SASSA know if you move, so that its new no-review verification initiative doesn’t leave you locked out …

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has officially announced the all-important dates for the 2025 tax season.

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has confirmed the official fuel price adjustments for this month.

SA’s fuel price drops slightly in June 2025 despite a levy hike, small relief for drivers facing tough economic times.

2025 SASSA Grant-in-Aid is a social support mechanism many beneficiaries don’t realise they can access. Here’s how much it pays …

Government is forcing the agency to tighten its belt, and here are six reasons SASSA will deny your grant in 2025 if you’re not compliant …

The agency offers three types of SASSA Children’s grants for June 2025. Here’s how financially distressed parents can secure support …

Here’s what beneficiaries of ‘core’ SASSA Older Person grants in June 2025 will receive later this week …

Retiring South African expats who dip into their two-pot savings scheme are able to take advantage of one beneficial sidestep …

A SASSA grant for pregnant women has been stuck in red tape due to cost, dependency and policy alignment issues …

A 2016 warning is now reality: The US financial system is undergoing seismic change. Dollar decline, debt excess, and a new era are here, are you ready?

Planning a braai on a budget? Discover how rising inflation affects your braai essentials, and compare prices…

See where to find the cheapest groceries this weekend as we compare prices across Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, and Woolworths.

The SARB’s Monetary Policy Committee voted to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points. Here’s how much you’ll save on a R1 million bond.

The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday.

The latest available data still suggests that good news lies ahead for South Africa’s motorists early NEXT WEEK.

Opponents say 2025 fuel levy increases are a ‘tax’ and cannot go ahead without support from the National Assembly. Here’s why …

Operation New Broom will arrest, deport and prohibit illegal immigrants from reentering South Africa again. Here’s how …

As it stands, opinion is divided over what the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) may elect to do later this week.

The latest available data still suggests that good news lies ahead for South Africa’s motorists NEXT WEEK.

Mahanyele-Dabengwa, renowned for her role as the first Black woman CEO of Naspers SA, has had an illustrious business career so far.

It’s comparatively ‘easy’ to make money – when you have money. Compound interest really is the eighth wonder of the world!

The latest available data still shows that good news lies ahead for South Africa’s motorists in early June.

Online shopping is booming in SA as buyers turn away from stores like Checkers and Pick n Pay with low prices and delivery.

South African homeowners hope that an announcement by the Reserve Bank on Thursday may help cut monthly property bills.

Pick n Pay is continuing with its recovery strategy, which has a key focus on closing or converting loss-making stores in the country.

While the latest available data still shows that good news lies ahead for South Africa’s motorists in early June.

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe has officially launched the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC).

Budget 3.0 finally seals the fate of June 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants. Here’s what ‘core’ grant beneficiaries can look forward to …

The Democratic Alliance has condemned what it describes as “exorbitant” executive salaries within South Africa’s state-owned enterprises.

Social media platform X was hit by an outage on Saturday, prompting Elon Musk to say he needs to spend more time focusing on his companies.

An all-important department review of the 2025 SASSA social grant system is finally underway. Here’s what it means for beneficiaries …

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has officially gazetted key information for the 2025 tax season. Here’s what you NEED to know!

While well-intentioned, officials worry SA’s R500-million spaza shop fund is vulnerable to looting, and the vultures are already circling …

The SA government has confirmed a policy shift to allow Elon Musk’s Starlink to enter the local market without meeting BEE requirements.

While the latest data still shows that good news lies ahead for motorists in early June, the picture is worsening as each day passes.

Available in 41+ African countries, giving users a simple way to spend stablecoins worldwide through the Visa network.

SARS will intensify its debt collection efforts in order to meet the newly announced revenue estimate for the 2025/26 financial year.

While the latest data still shows that good news lies ahead for motorists in early June, the picture is worsening as each day passes.

South Africa’s car-buying public has voted with their wallets, but is the 2025 Suzuki Swift 1.2 GLX MT worth the hype?

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday announced fresh tax adjustments to raise revenue and reduce the budget deficit.

The Minister of Finance delivered the 2025 Budget Speech for the third time today, here’s what he said about social grants.

South Africa’s competition authority has approved the buyout of Africa’s largest pay TV enterprise MultiChoice by France’s Canal+.

Headline consumer price index (CPI) inflation in South Africa ticked up to 2.8% in April, slightly higher than March’s 2.7%.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver the Budget on Wednesday, his third attempt at laying out SA’s financial framework for 2025.

R350 grant payment May dates are out! SASSA will pay approved March applicants from 23–28 May. Check your status online to avoid delays!

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana is set to return to parliament on Wednesday afternoon to officially re-table the 2025 Budget Review.

While the latest data still shows that good news lies ahead for motorists in early June, the picture is worsening as each day passes.

The Free Market Foundation (FMF) has revealed some sobering statistics about South African workforces and their tax burden in 2025 …

These are the jobs AI is getting surprisingly good at in 2025, challenging assumptions about careers we thought to be uniquely human …

While the latest data still shows that good news lies ahead for motorists in early June, the picture is worsening as each day passes.

It’s comparatively ‘easy’ to make money – when you have money. Compound interest really is the eighth wonder of the world!

Frustrated with poor service delivery, a private citizen has created a brilliant website to fix potholes in South Africa … and more …

More South Africans than ever are turning to personal and payday loans to cope with the rising cost of living.

Entrepreneurship is definitely exciting, but with that excitement comes risks and challenges. Entrepreneurs must have the ability to see through the challenges to the next opportunity.

While the latest available data still shows good news lies ahead for SA’s motorists in early June, the picture is worsening by the day.

If it weren’t for high-tech preventions, fraudsters in South Africa would have got away with an insane amount of money last year …

SASSA has strongly refuted widespread social media rumours suggesting that double grant payments will be issued in June 2025.

The embattled energy company has revealed the one South African province with no load shedding. Here’s what they’re doing right …

Explore what millennial homebuyers want in South Africa’s property market. Learn about their key preferences.

While the latest available data still shows more good news lies ahead for SA’s motorists in early June, the picture is worsening every day.

With 8.2-million South Africans unemployed, here are 6 jobs that AI cannot take away from your future career prospects …

The latest data shows that good news lies ahead for South Africa’s motorists in early June, but the picture is worsening as each day passes.

Former cricketer Dane Vilas shares insights on leadership, wellness, and launching Bodiscents in the UK.

Thundafund CEO Erica Schofield shares her passion for crowdfunding, being a woman in tech, and why small businesses and creatives are the future. Apply to a Thundafund opportunity and get her new book now.

Your SASSA grant has not been paid? Don’t panic. Visit your nearest office to verify your info and get your payment.

The latest available data shows that more good news lies ahead for South Africa’s motorists in early June, but it’s worsening by the day.

Before Trump’s 49 Afrikaners, there have been six other occasions South African refugees fled their homeland and received asylum …

Calls for a wealth tax in South Africa have intensified as the country grapples with widening inequality and pressing budget constraints.

Gold’s path to $5 000(R91 935): Discover the trends and factors shaping long-term gold investment. Is your portfolio prepared? Read full details here.

Rumours about double SASSA grants in June are false. SASSA urges the public to ignore misinformation and rely on official updates only.

South Africans without medical aid are in for a rude awakening if they think they can simply join later in life, warns Discovery …

The 2025 Volvo C40 Recharge acts as a bridge in the Swedish firm’s ever-evolving electric vehicle (EV) lineup in South Africa …

The latest available data shows that more good news lies ahead for South Africa’s motorists in early June.

Here’s why stokvels in 2025 are benefitting from digitisation and it is the banks that are cashing in on the trend …

A Debt Rescue survey reveals that for the average South African household, income is not keeping up with the rising cost of living.

The agency urges financially distressed parents to seek support through June 2025 SASSA Childcare grants. Here’s how it works …

As South Africans navigate the complexities of the newly implemented two-pot retirement savings system, a concerning trend has emerged.

It’s comparatively ‘easy’ to make money – when you have money. Compound interest really is the eighth wonder of the world!

The latest available data shows that more good news lies ahead for South Africa’s motorists in early June.

The Department of Transport has instigated overtime work for staff members to help clear 2025 drivers’ licence backlog. Here’s the latest …

After a lengthy delay this month, June 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants promise to be far smoother, with disbursement just weeks away …

The B20 SA Digital Transformation Taskforce has presented a bold vision for accelerating inclusive digital transformation across Africa.

The very early data shows that more good news lies ahead for South Africa’s motorists in early June. Here’s HOW good …

South African mobile network provider Vodacom has announced its annual price increases for selected products and services.

One-year in, is GNU helping South Africa … or are constant rigmaroles within the coalition hindering its efficacy?

Department confirms SASSA pension grants will not be doubled, says it is ‘between a rock and a hard place’ on social grants …

Trying to stretch your grocery budget? This week’s price comparisons reveal where you can save the most on essentials.

With the Soweto derby kicking off this weekend, fire up the braai and compare prices at Checkers, Shoprite, Pick n Pay, and Woolworths…

The Bank of England has cut its key interest rate by a quarter point to 4.25% as the threat of US tariffs starts to weigh on economic growth.

Stock markets rose as US President Donald Trump unveiled a trade deal with Britain, boosting hopes for other countries’ tariff negotiations.

The Gates Foundation will spend more than $200 billion over the next 20 years, accelerating its public health mission – and shut down in 2045.

The very early data shows that more good news lies ahead for South Africa’s motorists in early June. Here’s HOW good …

Boasting six cylinders and a seven-digit price tag, we review the new Mazda CX-60 3.3D AWD Takumi to see if it’s worth the outlay …

We may have dodged VAT increases, but it’s trickier than ever to save money on groceries as retailers face increasing price pressure in 2025 …

A major Saudi port company is considering building and running a fresh produce export terminal at Durban’s busiest port.

The G20, or Group of Twenty, is an international forum that brings together the world’s major economies to address global economic challenges. 

Against a backdrop of rising retail margins and producer costs, these six essential food items have experienced easing price pressure …