The CitizenHighest-paid teachers to earn R1.3m – Here’s how much others will get paid
'The applicable salary adjustment effective from 01 April 2026 for the relevant categories of employees.'
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The CitizenThe CitizenHuawei nova 15 Max arrives with the biggest battery in its class and exceptional value
The Huawei nova 15 Max delivers more battery, more value and more for your money.
The CitizenGovernment to step up labour law enforcement
Construction, hospitality in the spotlight.
The CitizenTribunal finds Bogdanov’s false PhD claim was ‘intentional and fraudulent’
The former EOH director failed to overturn the JSE sanctions imposed after her claim to hold a London Business School doctorate unravelled.
The CitizenDis-Chem under Competition Commission investigation following health minister’s complaint
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi lodged the complaint in February 2026.
The CitizenJSE lifts suspension on City of Johannesburg debt instruments
CoJ was suspended after it failed to comply with JSE's requirements.
The CitizenWhy more South Africans are falling in love with Mauritius than ever before
From easier travel to authentic island experiences, Mauritius is winning South African hearts.
The CitizenWatt a benefits spike: Here’s how much Eskom spent on employee benefits over two years
Another factor that saw employee benefit spending skyrocket is overtime.
The CitizenMore problems loom as Spar crashes back to 2008 levels
Will the wholesaler ever be able to return to 3% operating margins?
The CitizenDis-Chem slides over 7%
Following plunge in headline earnings and final dividend
The CitizenTrading with China? Sars explains new zero-tariff export process
Sars cautioned that not all products exported to China will automatically qualify for zero-tariff treatment.
The CitizenHere’s why government has only spent R179m from the R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund
Verification processes revealed some spaza shops did not exist.
The CitizenHere’s how much R1m bond repayments will cost after repo rate hike
Homeowners are set to see extra hundreds added to their monthly instalments.
The Citizen‘We are truly sorry’ – Pick n Pay on customers’ data breach
Retailer says only personal information and limited credit card information were compromised.
The CitizenReserve Bank’s early hike may curb need for sharper tightening
Rate path hinges on a ceasefire in the Middle East and how quickly oil prices come down, economists say.
The CitizenPep’s new bank ‘PlusB’ will cost just R920m to build
This is less than a third of what Old Mutual spent ...
The CitizenSarb hikes repo rate for first time in 3 years
This is the first time since May 2023 that the repo rate has been hiked.
The CitizenLabour minister seeks to amend Employment Act to regulate foreign nationals working in SA
The Bill's primary focus is to regulate the number of foreign nationals employed and to enhance job opportunities.
The CitizenYouth earning R10k per month rely on payday loans to survive in South Africa
'People are taking out payday loans because they are under pressure to manage existing credit.'
The CitizenMunicipal Employees Pension Fund ordered to pay two-pot withdrawal benefit
Funds may not venture beyond registered rules, says adjudicator.
The CitizenNova’s auditors accused of failing to flag Companies Act breaches
Trustee alleges Flora Centre liquidation could bypass CIPC ban on property sales
The CitizenTourism department criticised over delays, red tape in funding programmes
Parliamentary committee members have questioned the effectiveness of tourism funding schemes aimed at supporting small businesses.
The CitizenSouth Africa’s digital future depends on meaningful connectivity
South Africa's digital future must work for everyone.
The CitizenHere’s how SMEs can survive the ongoing fuel price hikes
'Small businesses typically feel these shocks first because they have less pricing power and thinner cash buffers.'
The CitizenHiking interest rates does not solve the problem, says analyst
Inflation is driven higher by fuel, electricity, logistics and other administered or imported costs.
The CitizenSocial grant dependence increases as recipients triple over two decades
This sharp increase has been attributed to the large uptake of Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants.
The CitizenAverage take-home pay declines in April: Here’s how much people earned
'This is the lowest real salary level in two years.'
The CitizenDiesel rebate reforms: Treasury removes 80% cap
To restore original policy intent ...
The CitizenJoburg street lights switched off over electricity debt
City Power's SPU accounts, which go towards keeping the street lights on, are in arrears.
The CitizenSizekhaya ushers in a new era for the National Lottery
The National Lottery represents possibility.