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The ripple effects of the escalating Middle East conflict are beginning to surface in global supply chains.
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The CitizenThe CitizenMiddle East at war: Why South African waters will see more ships than usual
Global shipping companies are rerouting vessels amid escalating Middle East conflict.
The CitizenTaxpayers’ wallets not enough to cover public servants’ paycheques
Eight million taxpayers bankroll 1.3m public servants while services collapse ...
The CitizenBeware eBucks rule that could leave you stranded on Level 3
Even active customers risk being stuck.
The CitizenMcDonald’s South Africa recognised as a top employer
McDonald's South Africa is pleased to announce its certification as a Top Employer for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.
The CitizenFarmers sweat over uncertainty of Tongaat Hulett’s future
Farmers fear missed milling windows could wipe out months of work.
The CitizenTongaat Hulett’s collapse began in the boardroom
Forensic findings revealed years of inflated earnings and hidden risks.
The CitizenTongaat liquidation threat puts thousands of growers at risk
SA Canegrowers says cane deliveries and payments could stop overnight.
The CitizenHealth department caught in a lie? MPs tear ARVs tender worth R15.5 bn apart
Data shows most ARVs are imported into South Africa.
The CitizenSour end to SA sugar icon
The potential liquidation of Tongaat Hulett is about more than just the company.
The CitizenKrispy Kreme® x Choc O Magic®: A sweet celebration of South African nostalgia
Krispy Kreme brings back a beloved SA classic with limited-edition Choc O Magic doughnut collab.
The CitizenHow to level up your financial game
Financial knowledge is power
The CitizenHere’s why you need to tell your financial adviser if you are terminally ill
Nobody expects to suddenly get the news that they are terminally ill. Who do you tell first? What do you do first?
The CitizenCapitec moves to keep banking fees the same: Here’s what other banks are charging
Capitec Bank is widely considered one of the cheapest banks in South Africa.
The CitizenDiscovery buys head office from Growthpoint for R4bn
Overall, it will pay less after this swap from a lease to a commercial mortgage.
The CitizenMahindra backs SKD production to attract major auto investment to SA
But says it will be the first to blow the whistle on firms exploiting loopholes to avoid SKD component import duties.
The CitizenSA regulators permitting sale of vehicles with lower safety standards
The same vehicle sold in all other major markets has higher mandatory safety standards than in SA, according to the Automobile Association.
The CitizenChaos as CoJ’s billing and payments systems buckle
Both systems are offline, with no payments reflecting for two weeks …
The CitizenGetting divorced? Why you need financial advice as well as legal advice
Even if divorce is the last thing you want to think of when getting married, you have to consider it when drawing up an antenuptial contract
The CitizenHow can SA Tourism market the country without a chief marketing officer?
Key executive positions remain vacant at SA Tourism.
The CitizenIs Barrs’ medication safe? Company faced regulatory scrutiny before ARV tender
A source close to the matter told The Citizen that Barrs’ management informed staff that an inspection revealed ‘critical findings’.
The CitizenSA auto industry against 50% duty ‘hammer’ on imported vehicles
Says this is merely ‘what is possible’ and wants a fine-tuning of ‘all the levers’.
The CitizenHealth dept denies ARV shortage despite tendered companies entering business rescue days later
Papers show the pharmaceutical companies applied for business rescue on 9 December 2025.
The CitizenThe day Joburg’s speed cameras went awol …
Still nowhere to be seen, as JMPD keeps mum about lapsed contract.
The CitizenWant to own a home this year? Follow these 7 steps
The prospect of owning your own home often pales in comparison with all the admin required, but it is worth it in the end.
The CitizenMEC to pay 80% of damages of soldier injured after hitting a pothole
‘Failed on two counts’ of duty of care – the road was not free of hazards, and there were no warning signs.
The CitizenEmpower the poor with title deeds, says ex-banker Jordaan
It will unlock ‘massive capital’.
The CitizenWhat on earth did Discovery Health think would happen!
Scheme finally sends claims-error-affected members the letter it ought to have a week ago.
The CitizenCompetition Commission set to get tough on school uniform and stationery prices
Although we do not hear about it all the time, the Competition Commission is working on making school uniform and stationary prices more affordable.
The CitizenShould customers or banks carry the burden of cybercrime?
You can educate banking customers all you want, but there are times that they will not be able to protect themselves