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Honda and Ineos announce vehicle recalls in South Africa
Honda and Ineos have issued recalls for several models in South Africa due to issues including steering faults and door mechanism failures.
Eskom's new homeflex tariff: what South African households need to know
Eskom's new Homeflex time-of-use tariff system is set to reshape how South African households consume and pay for electricity. From smart meters to peak-hour pricing, discover what these changes mean for your home and wallet, and learn practical ways to adapt to the new system
Banking Sector under Parliamentary microscope over racist business practices, lack of transformation
Standing committee on finance chairperson Joe Maswanganyi said the finance standing committee has repeatedly expressed concerns regarding the lack of urgency in addressing financial exclusion and gradual transformation within the financial sector.
Hyundai dealership ordered to refund man over R667,000 after selling him a wrong BMW model
The dealership did not dispute that the sold vehicle was not a Mzansi edition BMW, however, it denied that it fraudulently or negligently misrepresented the vehicle's model.
PepsiCo South Africa says rat found in Durban woman’s bread was an ‘isolated incident’
PepsiCo South Africa says the incident where a woman discovered part of a rodent in her loaf of bread, is an isolated occurrence.
NERSA faces backlash over Eskom’s proposed 2025 tariff increases – Tshwane mayor, DA lead the fight
South Africa is bracing for potential electricity tariff increases in 2025 that could see prices jump by as much as 40%, as Eskom seeks a 36% increase along with an additional 4% from its Regulatory Clearing Account.
My parcel was lost during delivery. What happens now?
Know your rights as a consumer when your couriered package doesn’t reach your hands.
Addressing employee indebtedness crisis shows productivity and financial wellness
In South Africa, the prevalence of over-indebtedness has reached alarming levels.
The next frontier of trends and predictions emerges for the ever changing healthcare landscape
As we journey further into 2024, the healthcare landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace.
FSCA warns the public against MMM Krypto
In a statement, the FCSA said it came to its attention that MMM Krypto might be rendering financial services to members of the public in South Africa.
Point of view: Most consumers have experienced fraud
SAS consumer survey shows 65% of South Africans experienced more fraud last year than any other country surveyed.
GUILTY: Vodacom in trouble for failing to cancel contracts, selling non-existing data bundles
The cellular network provider has been fined for contravening a number of sections of the Consumer Protection Act.
Avian flu detected in George in the Western Cape
The first case of Avian influenza has been reported in George on Thursday and the farm has since been quarantined.
A year of worry to follow
The first month of the year has been christened “Janu-worry” for the empty-wallet syndrome resulting from excess in the preceding festive period. Unfortunately, indications are that rather than just one month of struggle, this will be a year of worry for most South Africans.
Carping Point: Dis-Chem debacle - White privilege is alive and kicking
A letter by Dis-Chem founder and MD Ivan Saltzman, banning the hiring of new white staff and promotion of existing white staff, was leaked.