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As the South African government allocates millions in COVID-19 relief funds to the taxi industry, BOSA raises concerns about transparency and accountability in the funding process.
Putco is set to operate nearly 500 buses for the return of the Zion Christian Church's Easter pilgrimage to Moria, marking a significant event after a five-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The 'Covid kids' as they have been dubbed, are struggling with an array of social anxieties that have dramatically reshaped their approach to in-person connections.
Explore the alarming rise in divorce rates in South Africa, with insights from legal experts on the factors contributing to marital breakdowns and the impact on families
Under Ernst Middendorp's 'helicopter football', Kaizer Chiefs were title contenders in 2020. Five years and multiple coaches later, the club faces a painful 10-year trophy drought. Did Chiefs sacrifice winning for identity?
Despite the JSE’s All Share showing significant gains since the pandemic, South Africa is unlikely to achieve the economic growth needed to create a million jobs this year, according to experts.
Reflecting on five years since South Africa's strict Covid-19 lockdown, this article explores the profound impacts on individuals, families, and the economy, highlighting both the heartbreak and resilience that emerged during this unprecedented time
Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam winner, now champions player rights through the PTPA, despite past controversies including anti-vaccination views and hosting events during COVID-19 lockdowns.
The police ministry will have to dig into its pocket to pay damages to the operational manager at Whitfield Spar in Boksburg, who was arrested for selling hot food to the public during the government’s Covid-19 restrictions.
Following a controversial arrest during the pandemic, a Spar manager in Boksburg is set to receive compensation from the police.
Following a controversial arrest during the pandemic, a Spar manager in Boksburg is set to receive compensation from the police.
George Lambrakis, the operational manager of Whitfield Spar seeks damages after being unlawfully arrested for selling hot food during the Covid-19 lockdown
A closer look at the Budget Review document tabled on Wednesday showed that the social grants were severely cut when compared to the documents presented at the postponed February speech.
Malema claims government misleads public on VAT increases, revealing plans to raise the tax rate to 16% over two years, impacting low-income households.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday revealed significant cuts to social grant allocations while extending the social relief of distress grant until March 2026.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reveals significant increases in social grants for 2025/26, including adjustments to old age, disability, and child support grants, while extending the Covid19 Social Relief of Distress grant.
Santaco challenges Finance Minister ahead of the Budget Speech, revealing an industry crisis as taxi operators struggle with vehicle repossessions and mounting financial pressure. despite being the 'backbone' of public transport.
Finance Minister Godongwana faces a critical decision that could affect millions of South Africans: either increase VAT to 17% or reduce the R35 billion SRD grant programme. This challenging choice highlights the delicate balance between social welfare and economic sustainability.
Explore Prof Wim de Villiers' transformative decade at Stellenbosch University, where he navigated challenges and celebrated achievements while shaping a vision for the future.
South Africa's Competition Tribunal has cleared the way for a landmark case against three major pathology laboratories accused of overcharging for COVID-19 PCR tests. Medical schemes and the Health Funders Association are seeking damages for alleged excessive pricing during the pandemic, potentially affecting millions of South Africans who paid premium prices for essential testing
It has been five years since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020 a decision that fundamentally altered the course of history.
The South African film and television industry is in crisis, grappling with delays in rebate approvals and inadequate communication from the DTIC, leading to significant economic repercussions.
ActionSA exposes gross mismanagement in Merafong's healthcare system, where R600m was squandered on a COVID-19 hospital that treated only 147 patients. The party demands immediate prosecution of officials involved and calls for accountability in the AngloGold Ashanti Hospital scandal.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has called on the Government of National Unity to implement a wealth tax instead of taxing the poor with added VAT.
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi faces criticism from the DA for spending R28 million on NHI advertising while South Africa grapples with a severe shortage of healthcare professionals.