The CitizenSA’s fuel import bill surges to highest level since 1994
The country has turned to the US and Nigeria to keep fuel flowing as supplies via the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted.
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The CitizenThe Citizen‘Mangaung wants non-residential property owners to pay for others’ debt’
Rather improve efficiency, says Sapoa
The CitizenScarcity is changing the transformation debate
Universities make the distinction between localisation and development especially important because academics do more than fill jobs.
The CitizenReport reveals most respondents are financially confident and have fewer credit products
17% of the respondents reported that being able to access credit when they need it contributes to their confidence.
The CitizeninDrive allows drivers in these cities to keep 99% of their income amid high petrol prices
Here's how much commission inDrive, Bolt and Uber take.
The CitizenEl Niño puts business contracts under pressure as drought risks rise
El Niño is not a legal event but a recurring climatic phenomenon; however, its consequences may have significant contractual implications.
The CitizenJudge criticises Nedbank for pursuing home auction despite higher private offer
A Mitchells Plain home valued at R699 000 attracted an auction bid of just R401 000, despite the owners having secured a private buyer willing to pay R650 000.
The CitizenHow once-off gains are masking financial strain at SOEs
The collective profit of R45bn is a mirage for some
The CitizenSmart laundry, less hassle: How Hisense is upgrading the everyday wash
The Hisense WT7I2225DB combines large washing capacity with intelligent wash features
The CitizenForget El Niño, South Africa’s harvest faces a new threat beyond drought
The threat of ransomware attacks on the global food and agriculture sector continue to rise.
The CitizenHere’s how much the IDC disbursed in business support in the last financial year
The IDC's recent annual report showed it had a debt-to-equity percentage of 30.9% and a non-performing loans percentage of 35.1%
The CitizenUnderstanding the brain and the person behind it
A broader view of neurological conditions is reflected in the brain-health research at the NWU.
The CitizenGovernment considers cutting or scrapping RAF fuel levy
A new funding model is considered - but Outa says this is not the solution.
The CitizenIs Sanlam too late to the bank party?
There are real risks to entering the market nearly eight years after Discovery
The CitizenJSE censures AngloGold Ashanti over delayed Sens earnings disclosure
Gold miner released price-sensitive results overseas 27 minutes before publishing them on Sens.
The CitizenDiscovery to increase medical aid contributions by as much as 8.9%
Discovery Health Medical Scheme says the weighted average increase for members is 8.2%, with two-thirds under 8%
The CitizenMTN’s R36bn IHS takeover gets Competition Commission nod – with strict conditions
MTN announced earlier this year that it had entered into an agreement to acquire the 75% of IHS shares it does not already own.
The CitizenEx-Woolies CEO can net nearly R90m in incentives after retiring
And was paid a performance bonus of R6.5m for last year.
The CitizenInheritance hijackers: Syndicates cash in on deceased estates
Fraudsters intercept estate documents and impersonate executors to divert beneficiaries' money.
The CitizenJoburg has a R44bn City Power problem
Funds paid by residents for electricity are swept into a common pool for use elsewhere, which helps explain the surge in outages.
The CitizenSpur takes aim at Famous Brands with new Doppio formats
Puts the group up against two traditional strongholds for its opposition ...
The CitizenTCL launches C5 Laundry Series in South Africa, bringing smarter and more considered fabric care to modern homes
The new C5 Washer and Dryer Combo and Washer and Dryer Set combine TCL Super Drum technology, intelligent dosing, advanced hygiene care and connected convenience for South African households.
The CitizenProfitable but unprepared: Report exposes bankability gap in SA’s small businesses
Many profitable enterprises lack the financial systems and planning needed to secure funding and grow.
The CitizenSouth Africans can now buy weight-loss drugs and ‘pay later’
High costs are reportedly driving some patients towards cheaper, illicit or unregistered alternatives.
The CitizenCape Town Airbnb hosts could pay triple rates
Short-term letting properties may be subject to commercial rates.
The CitizenFourways Mall managers get option to buy up to 15% after steering turnaround
New 'upside' fee structure also firmly weds parties to each other for the next five years.
The CitizenTwo more National Lottery millionaires have claimed their prizes
Sizekhaya is on the hunt to find the winners of unclaimed prize jackpots!
The CitizenYou don’t choose your birthday, but it could cost you in retirement
And how two savers retiring during the same market crash ended up with sharply different incomes.
The CitizenHow Mteto Nyati and a hand-picked Eskom board pulled SA from the brink
In this wide-ranging interview, the Eskom board chair reflects on why he agreed to lead the power utility and the culture change that followed.
The CitizenSpar delivers blow to investors
The retailer is pessimistic about its performance in 2026.