South Africa’s unemployment crisis: Best and WORST provinces

South Africa’s unemployment crisis: Best and WORST provinces

South Africa continues to grapple with a staggering unemployment crisis, with rates far exceeding global averages. For the latest news, bookmark The South African website’s dedicated section for free-to-read content According to the Outlier website, while the world’s unemployment rate stood at 5.1% last year, South Africa recorded 32.1% in the final quarter of 2023. Half of … Read more

Anyone can go missing ‘at any time, at any place’

Anyone can go missing ‘at any time, at any place’

With the festive season nearly upon us, many will throw caution to the wind and be caught up with the euphoria that year-end celebrations bring. However, what they don’t realise is that they are putting themselves in danger and increasing their chances of going missing. Bianca van Aswegen, Criminologist and National Coordinator for Missing Children … Read more

Rachel Kolisi continues to open up after divorce from Siya Kolisi

Rachel Kolisi continues to open up after divorce from Siya Kolisi

Rachel Kolisi, estranged wife of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, has been candid about her healing journey following their highly publicised divorce. In early November, the couple, once celebrated as one of South Africa’s most enduring and beloved celebrity marriages, shocked fans when they announced their separation after growing apart. Since the announcement, Rachel has used … Read more

Zuma’s MK Party to govern KwaZulu-Natal?

Zuma’s MK Party to govern KwaZulu-Natal?

UMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party head of presidency Magasela Mzobe has assured members that the party will govern KwaZulu-Natal as it received the highest number of votes in the province in the national and provincial elections held earlier this year. Party leader Jacob Zuma is expected to deliver the keynote address when the party hosts its … Read more

Khanyisa Mayo reveals PSL club as his top choice for a SA return

Khanyisa Mayo reveals PSL club as his top choice for a SA return

Khanyisa Mayo reveals PSL club as his top choice for a return to SA. Mayo, the prolific striker currently playing for CR Belouizdad in Algeria, has made it clear that Kaizer Chiefs would be his first choice if he ever decides to return to the Betway Premiership. Mayo, who is making waves with the Algerian … Read more

South Africans drain R35 billion from ‘Two-Pot’ retirement system

South Africans drain R35 billion from ‘Two-Pot’ retirement system

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued its latest update regarding the key figures for tax directives received concerning withdrawals from the Savings Withdrawal Benefit under the new ‘Two-Pot’ retirement system. Economic challenges faced by households Since its inception on 1 September 2024, SARS has observed a steady increase in tax directive applications, likely … Read more

Here’s the BAD news for diesel car owners in December

Here’s the BAD news for diesel car owners in December

The latest official numbers suggests that South Africa’s motorists will face mixed fuel price news in early December 2024. While the petrol price is set to drop, the cost of diesel is projected to climb. For the latest fuel price news, bookmark The South African website’s dedicated section for free-to-read content As reported by The South African website, … Read more

Eskom to implement 14-hour power outage in parts of Joburg

Eskom to implement 14-hour power outage in parts of Joburg

Eskom has announced a power outage in Lonehill on Friday, 29 November, from 8:00 to 22:00. The utility company will conduct essential maintenance on its distribution power lines during this period. Eskom urged residents to treat all electrical appliances live throughout the outage to ensure safety. “The interruption [power outage] is necessary to perform essential … Read more

SARS says R35 billion withdrawn from ‘Two-Pot’ system

SARS says R35 billion withdrawn from ‘Two-Pot’ system

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued an update regarding the figures for tax directives received concerning withdrawals from the Savings Withdrawal Benefit under the two-pot system. Unprecedented and steady increase Since its inception on 1 September 2024, SARS has observed an unprecedented and steady increase in tax directive applications, likely reflecting the economic … Read more

Ring girl Sydney Thomas steals show at Mike Tyson Jake Paul fight

Ring girl Sydney Thomas steals show at Mike Tyson Jake Paul fight

Ring girl Sydney Thomas has broken her silence on her newfound fame following a weekend in which she broke the internet.  RELATED | Fans call Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight a ‘staged circus’ The 20-year-old University of Alabama student was one of the ring girls at the farce that was the Mike Tyson vs Jake … Read more