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The CitizenThe CitizenPoverty and the curse of age and location
Although the number of people living in extreme poverty decreased to 5.1 million between 2009 and 2023, 10.8 million, almost one in five South Africans, still live in poverty.
The CitizenFeast smart, not less: Your guide to a Vitality-fuelled festive season
Festive hacks for mindful enjoyment
The CitizenR1bn amusement park planned for Durban’s Golden Mile
To be developed in partnership with two Italian amusement engineering firms known for projects at Ferrari World, Universal Studios and Disneyland.
The CitizenBotswana bans vegetable imports from SA — again
Botswana bans vegetable imports from South Africa after lifting the ban in November 2024.
The CitizenCelebrate the season in style: Your festive home guide with House & Home
Make your home shine this festive season. Explore House & Home's stylish furniture and décor picks to create a holiday-ready space filled with comfort and joy.
The CitizenFSCA slaps Banxso and directors with R2bn penalty, refers matter to police
Regulator finds widespread misappropriation of client funds, false promises and deliberate misconduct by directors.
The CitizenFSCA fines unauthorised financial services provider and owner R9m, debars him for 20 years
Companies and people who sell financial services must be licensed by the FSCA to provide financial service to operate legally..
The CitizenSouth Africa accelerates public service integrity reforms ahead of International Anti-Corruption Day
South Africa steps up integrity reforms ahead of International Anti-Corruption Day, driving stronger enforcement, greater transparency, and stronger protection for whistle-blowers.
The CitizenCelebrating 30 Years of McDonald’s South Africa: Kule Mahumapelo
A dream nurtured through resilience.
The CitizenCelebrating 30 Years of McDonald’s South Africa: Gert Marais
From fry station to franchise legacy: The McDonald's journey.
The CitizenCelebrating 30 years of McDonald’s South Africa: Arno Bakkes
From shift leader to mentor.
The CitizenCelebrating 30 years of McDonald’s South Africa: Geoff Wood
Three decades of McDonald's, people and purpose.
The CitizenBeware of putting scams on your festive ‘vishlist’
It is not only gifting time for consumers in December. It is also gifting time for scammers on the lookout for unsuspecting consumers.
The CitizenKleuterZone liquidators file urgent court application against Ludus
The company began a ‘coordinated takeover of certain KleuterZone schools even before the liquidators could gain access to the business operations’.
The CitizenMel Viljoen wants her advocate disbarred – by the same LPC she calls useless and corrupt
Says he did not appear for various court cases, causing her to become a financial risk.
The CitizenDo Walmart-branded stores solve Massmart’s Game dilemma?
It is deliberately leaning away from heavy promotional activity and loyalty cards in favour of dependable ‘Every Day Low Prices’.
The CitizenFibertime challenges SA’s headcount with a ’95 million’ question
Says its ground-level data suggests South Africa may be far more populous than assumed.
The CitizenBusiness confidence improved to three points above long-term average
The improvement in business confidence at the end of 2025 was widely expected after the recent run of positive developments for South Africa
The CitizenBidvest to recover R1m spent on Paris trip by its chair, two directors
Bidvest Group has an annual revenue of about R127 billion.
The CitizenPlanning commission punts use of Regulation 28 to redirect funds to infrastructure
A report prepared for it suggests reducing the 45% offshore investment limit ‘in tandem with increased investment’ in public projects within the country.
The CitizenThe art of gifting: Luxurious festive finds from House & Home
Discover curated festive gifts that elevate every moment, from premium sound to smart tech and stylish home comforts.
The CitizenPutting clients first: How PrimeXBT turns rewards into real client empowerment
Interview with Sihle Tuta, head of region at PrimeXBT South Africa.
The CitizenWe are ‘definitely’ moving to 8-year validity for driving licences – DoT
But department says the final version of its public transport subsidy policy has come out as ‘unaffordable’.
The CitizenScams are made for consumers with financial anxiety to click on
Scammers know by now that consumers are more likely to fall for their scams of they desperate for money and tailor it for them.
The CitizenBlack Friday: One person spent more than R1m for a holiday
People with lots of money to spare got some good bargains on Black Friday, while those who could only afford essentials also got a few good prices.
The CitizenMakate is trying to ‘disclaim his liabilities’, says legal funder
Says Kenneth Makate accepted millions of rand in financial support but is now trying to disclaim his obligations now that his settlement with Vodacom is concluded.
The CitizenGqeberha gets R740m Isuzu-linked investment
The new facility positions VSL as a core supplier in Isuzu’s localisation strategy.
The CitizenEdgars shrinks store space to rebuild profitability
After years of structural issues, Edgars’ new strategy centres on smaller stores, improved margins and reduced credit exposure.
The CitizenHow to make the most of your FNB Easy account to help you stretch your rands
Bread, groceries, data, and healthcare vouchers among the benefits delivered to FNB Easy customers nationwide.