WhatsApp, Spam Calls and Changing Habits Are Costing South Africa’s Mobile Networks Billions
South Africans are making fewer traditional calls as WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams and spam calls reshape communication habits, driving a sustained decline in mobile... Read more.
ANC Faces DA Hypocrisy Accusation Over Private Sector Partnerships in Municipalities
The DA has accused the ANC of hypocrisy after Fikile Mbalula criticised its municipal private-sector partnership proposal, despite ANC-run councils already using... Read more.
Thaba Legae Guest Lodge: Where Mountain Views Meet Warm Rustenburg Hospitality
Discover Thaba Legae Guest Lodge in Rustenburg, a 4-star mountain-view retreat offering luxury accommodation, conferences, weddings, functions and a peaceful escape... Read more.
Vodacom Chairperson Saki Macozoma to Retire After a Decade as Telecoms Group Reshapes Board
Vodacom chairperson Saki Macozoma will retire in July 2027 after 10 years on the board. Khumo Shuenyane will succeed him as the telecoms group's leadership undergoes... Read more.
South Africa’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 33.6% as Middle East Conflict Adds Pressure to Weak Economy
South Africa’s unemployment rate rose to 33.6% in Q2 2026, with 8.5 million people unemployed. Eastern Cape unemployment surged to 47.5%, highlighting the country’s... Read more.
South African Banks Could Get Power to Freeze Suspicious SARS Tax Refunds for Two Days
South African banks could soon be required to flag and temporarily freeze suspicious SARS tax refunds under proposed 2026 tax administration amendments. Here is... Read more.
Former Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s Corruption Trial Hears Evidence of R1.8 Million Cash-Funded Home Renovation
A Pretoria High Court has heard testimony alleging that former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula paid cash for extensive home renovations valued... Read more.
South Africa’s Tourism Boom Continues as International Visitor Numbers Surge Past 5.5 Million
South Africa recorded more than 5.58 million international arrivals during the first half of 2026, reflecting strong tourism growth driven by regional travel, improved... Read more.
Two Suspected Undocumented Migrants Arrested in North West With R2 Million in Illicit Cigarettes
Two suspected undocumented migrants have been arrested in Klerksdorp after police seized illicit cigarettes worth more than R2 million during an intelligence-led... Read more.
Venezuela Quits ICC as Crimes Against Humanity Investigation Continues
Venezuela has formally begun withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, accusing it of political bias. Here's what prompted the decision, what it means for... Read more.
