The CitizenSouth Africa sheds 80 000 formal sector jobs in three months
The decreases could be due to companies retrenching and shutting down.
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The CitizenThe CitizenAre your 2026 money goals still on track?
Halfway point of the year can be used to reflect.
The CitizenCheckers Sixty60 may not be available in some areas on 30 June
Customers are advised to make orders in advance.
The CitizenIntegrated digital and investment ecosystems are driving the next phase of banking growth
Digital banking platforms are playing a critical role in making this possible.
The CitizenBuilding and construction sector poised for better days?
Encouraging signs despite the significant number of project cancellations and postponements.
The CitizenMunicipalities ask court to halt further Aarto rollout
'Funding model not sustainable.'
The CitizenHere’s how much Mr Price pays its lowest-paid employee
The remuneration report stated that, for the financial year 2026, employees received a 4.5% increase.
The CitizenWhy the Huawei nova 15 Max could be the smartest smartphone buy under R10 000
The Huawei nova 15 Max makes a Strong case as the best smartphone under R10 000
The CitizenBanxso owner launches legal challenge that stalls liquidation
Review application, disputed creditor claims and missing database have plunged one of South Africa's biggest financial scandals into fresh turmoil.
The CitizenClock is ticking as Godongwana gives CoJ new notice over funding cuts
Letter dated 19 June gives Mayor Dada Morero seven days to explain why National Treasury shouldn't stop the transfer of funds to the metro ...
The CitizenAre cannabis dispensaries operating illegally?
Weed stores, formally known as cannabis dispensaries, are popping up like mushrooms in South Africa's big cities.
The CitizenHere’s how young South Africans are entering the credit market
'The first credit experience for many young consumers is becoming more controlled and more intentional.'
The CitizenAcsa launches upgrade project to ease congestion at Gqeberha airport
Terminal enhancements at Chief Dawid Stuurman International form part of a broader modernisation strategy.
The CitizenTelkom execs in R57m share bonanza
CEO and CFO get shares valued at R24 million ...
The CitizenFrom the stadium stands to the smartphone: How Mzansi bets on sport now
The smartphone shift has had the most visible effect on how fans actually bet on the games they care about.
The CitizenHere are the changes coming to Woolworths’ rewards programme
Is your loyalty truly being rewarded, or is it being cleverly exploited?
The CitizenSalaries in South Africa hit two-year low as net pay drops to R21k
Salary growth has failed to keep pace with rising inflation, resulting in a continued decline in real earnings.
The CitizenConCourt slams door on zero Vat for second-hand gold
This means most second-hand gold is subject to the usual value-added tax rate of 15%, closing off a loophole that has been in place for decades.
The CitizenPothole, traffic light repairs halted as City of Joburg liquidity concerns mount
First it was lights, now it's the roads. The city is again under pressure to account for its dismal financial showing, despite denials that it's near insolvent.
The CitizenLess than a month in, Woolworths CEO shakes up leadership
Ngumeni assumed his duties as group CEO on 1 June 2026, succeeding Roy Bagattini, who retired after six years at the helm.
The CitizenShould a home still be your biggest financial goal?
Property is still a good investment, but not for the reasons many South Africans think.
The CitizenExxaro believes it could export more coal if Transnet improves rail
'Coal remains the foundation of Exxaro's earnings, cash generation and sustainable returns.'
The CitizenNearly half of South Africans fear they won’t survive another interest rate hike, survey finds
The next interest rate announcement will be on 23 July.
The CitizenEskom extra R54bn from tariffs heads to court – again
Nersa accused of hiding irrationality of decision on power utility's revenue.
The CitizenSanral engineering consultants panel award declared unlawful
Two engineering consulting firms successfully review and set aside the tender award because of irregularities in the tender adjudication process.
The CitizenStandard Bank says Middle East conflict, inflation weigh on client confidence
High interest rates also did the bank no favours, as it recorded 'moderate growth' in its home loan portfolio.
The CitizenThe bank is now firmly at the centre of everything Discovery does
New products from other verticals are being launched into the bank app (and nowhere else).
The CitizenMastercard SME Confidence Index: South Africa’s SMEs put digital tools at the heart of their growth plans
South African businesses are operating with a level of digital and commercial maturity that positions them strongly within the region.
The CitizenFrom selling their home to securing Shoprite shelves: a father-and-son success story
The gamble paid off with sales surging by more than 130%.
The CitizenMr D drivers accuse Takealot company of low pay, mistreatment
According to payslips, drivers do earn R27.50 per delivery.