The CitizenCity of Tshwane discovers a mortuary operating in the same property as a spaza shop
The operation aims to ensure compliance, protect public health and safety, and restore order in areas where illegal business practices have taken root.
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The CitizenThe CitizenNew Sixty60 threat looms for Clicks and Dis-Chem
Sixty60 will allows Shoprite Group to compete with an uneven advantage.
The CitizenToo soon for FlySafair to ‘make the call’ on ticket surcharge
Airline commits to removing it, but warns that jet fuel prices are unlikely to return to pre-war levels.
The CitizenHeineken brings fans closer to the action as South Africa hosts its first Premier Padel Pretoria P1 tournament
Heineken is helping celebrate the sport's next chapter as the Premier Padel Tour arrives in Pretoria
The CitizenHere’s how much eNCA’s parent company pays its lowest- and highest-paid employees
The highest-paid employee earns almost 194 times more than the lowest-paid worker.
The Citizen‘I dream of a speed train to Limpopo, driven by a young lady from Thembisa’ – Lesufi
'You might have ambitions to eliminate unemployment, but when jobs are created and the skills are not there, unemployment will be permanent.'
The CitizenSanral scraps panel procurement system after court ruling
Admits to 'indefensible' processes, reverts to open tender system for routine road maintenance contractors and engineering consultants.
The CitizenWesBank defeated in court by family-owned dealership
The purchaser of a Ford Ranger made three payments, then absconded with the vehicle. Wesbank tried to claim from the dealer.
The CitizenHuawei Pura 90s Series unlocks the ultimate 200MP smart imaging experience
Huawei unveils the Pura 90s Series with a 200MP telephoto camera, intelligent AI imaging and premium design
The CitizenJune 2026 marks MultiChoice’s best month for new subscribers in SA in a decade
Canal+ reports that MultiChoice's turnaround strategy is underway.
The CitizenTravellers to pay R500 for South Africa’s electronic travel authorisation
The ETA platform was launched in October 2025, and charges were waived for the first phase.
The CitizenBoxer reports maize meal, rice and flour prices decline as food deflation deepens
The retailer opened 19 stores in 20 weeks.
The Citizen20 years of excellence and two titles won at The Trading Awards Africa 2026
Looking back at fmas:26, where Weltrade stood out as 'Best Synthetic Indices Broker' and 'Best IB/Affiliate Programme'.
The CitizenGodongwana to release R7.1bn in withheld municipal funds to keep service delivery running
The funds have been released to avoid an adverse effect on the delivery of basic municipal services.
The CitizenOuta sounds alarm over Inseta fund that surged from R20m to R443m
While 879 student beneficiaries reportedly went unpaid for the first five months of 2026.
The CitizenRémy Martin ‘Two Cities. One Spirit.’: Where sound becomes a shared language
World Cognac Day ignited the story. The Two Cities Tour carried it forward. The Durban July then became the stage where it all came together.
The CitizenGrowing pushback against forced retirement and medical aid membership
Rising medical inflation, stagnant scheme participation, and mounting financial stress are challenging the traditional model.
The CitizenMigrants are good for economic growth and job creation – Standard Bank CEO
Sim Tshabalala said xenophobia damages economies by slowing growth and job creation in host countries.
The CitizenFive ways SMEs can make themselves more funding-ready
Businesses that lack a clear, consistent financial footprint may find it more difficult to access the funding they need.
The CitizenTreasury’s squeeze: Free State municipalities fail to pay salaries
Workers were supposed to receive their salaries on 24 July 2026, including scheduled salary increases.
The CitizenRAF inquiry: ‘Serious’ corruption fears ‘dwarfed’ by incompetence concerns
Scopa will recommend criminal charges and financial recoveries against those involved, and says a full rethink of the fund is needed
The CitizenVodacom lifts revenue target to over R300bn after Safaricom acquisition
Group says controlling stake in Safaricom strengthens its long-term growth prospects and reshapes its portfolio.
The CitizenUnemployed? IEC is hiring more than 600 people for local elections
Local Government Elections will be held on 4 November 2026.
The CitizenReserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged, warns municipal dysfunction holds back economic growth
Governor Lesetja Kganyago noted households are suffering.
The CitizenHere’s what Telkom’s CEO earned compared with its lowest-paid employee
There is a pay difference of more than R23.8 million between the highest- and lowest-paid employees.
The CitizenPick n Pay ‘aims not to lose jobs’ after Labour Court case
According to trade unions, the retailer is considering reducing working hours and cutting some benefits, such as the 13th cheque.
The CitizenDe Beers issues retrenchment notices to Limpopo mine workers despite ‘support’ promise
The mining giant previously said it would support employees affected by the suspension of operations at the Venetia mine.
The CitizenNKD drives Mr Price’s Q1 sales growth
In its debut on the group's books, the European retailer contributed to the group's overall 45% increase in sales for the 13 weeks ended June 2026.
The CitizenIndependent Media’s future uncertain as Sekunjalo pulls funding plug
Group says 'no more' after investing R5.2bn - throwing the future of the Cape Times, The Star and The Mercury into doubt.
The CitizenSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8: Foldables, perfected for every way of living
The all-new Galaxy Z series opens a new chapter in foldables with three distinct experiences designed for Ultra productivity, immersive discovery and self-expression