2025

South African Jordy Smith retains his no. 1 position on the world surf rankings, despite an early exit in California …

Civil society groups confirm hundreds of applicants are unable to get past new SASSA grant identity verification protocols. Here’s why …

The Japanese firm adds an all-important automatic to the 2025 Suzuki Fronx lineup and continues its impressive sales momentum …

The South African taxi industry is moving ahead with long-talked-about reforms, and it is you, the end user, that will benefit most …

One-month on, here’s the latest on Home Affairs’ initiative to finally supply Smart IDs for naturalised citizens …

President Cyril Ramaphosa believes BEE is working and South Africa’s stagnant economy can be traced back to racist policies of the past …

Who comes out on top in a Cash Crusaders vs Cash Converters comparison in South Africa? We take the same secondhand item to both retailers …

The agency’s new 2025 SASSA grant smartphone verification process has sparked fury over the growing ‘digital divide’ for country’s poor …

Agency maintains the status quo for July 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants, but there are changes coming later in the year …

Big international tyre manufacturer shuts down its Kariega factory in South Africa, concerns are raised over nearly 900 redundancies …

Parliament has sent back a revised SASSA SRD grant policy that will eventually become the Basic Income Grant in 2026. Here’s why …

In case you missed it, South Africa’s Jordy Smith has been on a tear to the no. 1 spot in the world in 2025. Here’s how he did it …

All new applicants urged to be aware of the latest 2025 SASSA verification process that comes into effect this week …

The 2025 Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL+ CVT delivers a simple, honest-to-goodness drive, and that’s why South Africans can’t get enough of ‘em …

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 …

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 …

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 …

World no. 1 Jordy Smith claimed a masterful win in Margaret River, Western Australia, and scored a new Tank SUV in the process …

The popular Japanese brand plays to its strength with the 2025 Suzuki Jimny auto 1.5 GLX 5-door, but there is a caveat …

Latest developments in the progress of two South African GP bids represents good news for in-doubt Barcelona …

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

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

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

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

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 …

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

May snowfall in the Western Cape is a rare occurrence, but a conurbation of factors this week could lead to white spells here …

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

The South African Weather Service has issued a double cold front warning for the Western Cape this week. Here’s the latest …

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

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

Red Bull’s bosses appear to be ‘unhappy’ about a secret Verstappen Nurburgring GT3 test that took place last week. Here’s why …

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 …

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

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

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 …

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

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 …

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

Despite the rise of digitisation in banking, the majority of South Africans prefer cash and draw their salaries immediately. Here’s why …

Zak Brown’s ‘Tire Water’ pit-wall bottle did little to dissuade McLaren cheating suspicions this weekend in Miami …

A new Digital Travel Credential (DTC) could spell the end for boarding passes in South African airports. Here’s how it’ll work …

Meet the miracle Hyundai Creta 1.5 Matte Edition that survived 36 hours in the eye of a firestorm. How on earth did it emerge unscathed?

Agency warns that SASSA grants in May 2025 could be delayed due to ‘targeted verification of identity misrepresentation.’ Here’s the latest …

May 2025 SASSA Older Person Grants could be disrupted this week as the agency undertakes targeted verification processes. Here’s the latest …

There’s something magnificently pointless about ‘hypermiling’ a luxury sedan like the Mercedes-Benz E220d. But here’s what we achieved …

The DA and EFF’s victory over VAT increases was truly remarkable, but it’s not the first time budgets have been overturned in court …

As far as SASSA and the VAT freeze go, can above-inflation increases for 2025 be reversed after just one month?

Today, Thursday 24 April 2025, marks a momentous occasion – 2000 days of Springbok glory since the Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama, Japan.

Even with VAT increases off the table, it appears ‘nice-to-haves’ are the first to go to save money in 2025 …

Economists believe any gains from May 2025 VAT increases will be reversed by something called the ‘general equilibrium effect’ …

It’s good news as R500-million informal-trader funding promises to boost the township economy. But there is a compliance catch …

The Western Cape High Court will hear an urgent application today regarding a 2025 VAT increase interdict. Here’s the latest …

The agency can initiate a 2025 SASSA grant review if it believes you’ve exceeded the income qualifying amount. Here’s how …

Three unique challenges promise to disrupt SASSA Old-Age Grants in May 2025. Here’s how to safeguard your grant payment …

The first signs of criticism aimed at Lewis Hamilton are beginning to emerge from within the Ferrari camp …

The Office of the Presidency confirms the state visit of Volodymyr Zelensky in South Africa will go ahead. But not everyone is happy …

The new Ford Transit Custom Sport excels as the ultimate carryall on an impromptu West Coast camping trip …

Few vehicles combine the presence, semi-autonomous tech and open-air pleasure of the extraordinary Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 Cabriolet.

Authorities promise to come down hard on drunk drivers this Easter, threatening six-year jail terms as punishment …

Criminals are targeting personal and banking details when they steal your smartphone. Here’s how to stay one-step ahead of the skelms …

Not for 41 years has an all-South African surf final been contested on the world stage. And it was veteran Jordy Smith who came out on top …

Recipients urged to save and spend wisely due to unique challenge facing May 2025 SASSA Older Person Grants. Here’s the latest …

SA surfers Jordy Smith and Matt McGillivray are both through to Final’s Day in El Salvador. Here’s how to watch …

Holding onto your expired driving licence in 2025 is a must to avoid the latest bout of card printing machine breakdowns. Here’s why …

SASSA SRD grant eligibility in 2025 is under the microscope and the department has proposed the following amendments …

Parking scofflaws be warned, a trick new vertical-lift tow truck is doing the rounds and it’s out to get all illegal parkers …

A new bill in Congress paves the way for US sanctions against any ANC officials who’ve supported America’s ‘adversaries’ …

Despite no longer being in Parliament, three ex-MK Party officials refuse to give up their state-subsidised accommodation.

Tackle South Africa’s busiest time on the roads with these all-important tyre checks so you can arrive in one piece …

Amendments to the National Road Traffic Act mean E-Bikes in South Africa now have to be registered and licenced. Here’s more …

Beneficiaries awaiting Easter 2025 SASSA Childcare Grants next month will have to bide their time longer than usual. Here’s why …

Beneficiaries are urged to spend cautiously as Easter 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants will be paid out slightly later than usual next month …

Cape Town official admits ‘cumbersome’ process to use video footage in negligent driving cases is not serving the ends of justice …

It’s good news, for now, as ArcelorMittal SA and its off-again, on-again plight improves thanks to financial support.

Consumers warned that on-shelf prices can legally remain unchanged when South Africa’s controversial VAT increase in 2025 goes ahead …

Expensive and busy: ‘Desemigration’ sees Gautengers turn their backs on the Western Cape and head back North …

Seven agency officials have been implicated in an elaborate SASSA fraud scheme allegedly worth R260 million …

Mexican driver hints strongly at Formula One return with Cadillac after 2025 F1 sabbatical recharges his batteries …

Impending VAT hikes in 2025 have Mzansi looking over their shoulder, but here’s how the experts manage their money in a tough economy …

A R100-billion Transformation Fund is being called-out by SA business as yet another good-intentioned policy that’ll be taken advantage of …

Confusion reigns over card migration and April 2025 SASSA payments, as SA Post Office tells beneficiaries to steer clear …

Keep up to date on April 2025 SASSA Children’s Grants this month, as well as newly published payment dates and increases from the agency …

It’s all happening this month for April 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants – including Gold card extensions, new payment dates and grant increases …

Ford South Africa is the first carmaker to produce the Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) for global export …

Here are the most effective ways to reduce your 2025 tax contribution so government doesn’t bleed you completely dry …

One company is tackling the country’s literacy crisis through its partnership with the READ Educational Trust and Rally to Read …

Following controversial news of a taxpayer ‘bail fund’, here’s how many offenders abscond bail each year in South Africa …

In an effort to ease overcrowding in South African jails, soon taxpayer money will fund bail for minor offenders. Here’s the latest …