The CitizenGig economy: 70% of South Africans turn to e-hailing for jobs
Minority of the respondents rely on e-hailing as their primary source of income.
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The CitizenThe CitizenJohnnie Walker Blue Label marks Black Coffee’s 50th with a celebration of legacy, craft and cultural influence
Johnnie Walker Blue Label joins Black Coffee's milestone moment, blending music, luxury and cultural influence as a symbol of timeless craft and contemporary celebration.
The CitizenSCA backs mining JVs on Sars diesel refunds
Clarifies 'possession' of mining rights in long-standing taxpayer dispute with Sars.
The CitizenSA court backs Motsepe firm in R3.2bn dispute
High Court finds ARC not party to NDA, narrowing claims ahead of Tanzanian proceedings over alleged confidentiality breach.
The CitizenTCL unveils 2026 product line-up for South Africa
Bringing revolutionary SQD-Mini LED TV technology to local consumers for the first time.
The CitizenHere’s what South Africans get wrong about spending, saving and survival
'To truly understand financial behaviour in South Africa, one must move beyond spreadsheets and into lived realities in rural villages, townships, and informal settlements.'
The CitizenMore men than women say they are poor, Stats SA finds
The income indicator shows that poverty affects 40% of women versus 41.9% of men.
The CitizenPet emergency response: Essential pet first aid kit items for dogs and cats
Preparing for a pet emergency starts with recognising warning signs like sudden weakness, vomiting, diarrhoea, or pale gums.
The CitizenHuawei Mate 80 Pro with AI Composition puts a pro photographer in your hand
Designed to Be Seen. Built to Be Yours. Meet the Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The CitizenSpar’s plan to fix itself
The challenges run a little deeper than choice of CEO ...
The CitizenMohai defends B-BBEE against the ‘false narrative’
Says opposition to it is partly 'ideological, economic, and rooted in privilege'.
The CitizenExpert explains real cost of constant two-pot withdrawals on retirement savings
Sean Van Zyl of Old Mutual Personal Finance has mapped out two scenarios to compare the 'real cost' of constant withdrawals over a five-year period.
The CitizenNew dam regulations may devastate small businesses, local communities
Proposed dam access rules could criminalise public use without permission
The CitizenWarning: Food prices in SA set to increase in the near future
For South African households, one of the most immediate impacts of the conflict will be rising food prices.
The CitizenNearly R82m refurbishment of the Agulhas Lighthouse Precinct creates 117 jobs
The Agulhas lighthouse precinct is located at Cape Agulhas where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.
The CitizenHave a credit card with Standard Bank? Fraudsters may be after you
'In a limited number of cases, the affected information also includes credit card details, specifically card number and expiry date, but CVV numbers are not impacted.'
The CitizenMunicipal water, electricity losses total R25bn a year
And you pay for it.
The CitizenSars tightens its grip on tax penalties
Legislative amendment narrows the bona fide 'inadvertent error' defence route.
The CitizenMinister de Lille unveils upgraded Agulhas lighthouse precinct in Western Cape
The Agulhas lighthouse precinct is located at the southernmost tip of Africa.
The CitizenHere’s how Johannesburg’s negative ratings watch could affect you
Ratings agency Global Credit Rating last week adjusted Johannesburg's ratings outlook to negative due a lack of audited financial statements.
The CitizenMultiple ARVs suppliers available if Barrs Pharmaceuticals is liquidated – health department
'The reality is that the future of Barrs is uncertain and, at this stage, not positive.'
The CitizenCrippled smelter operators secure tariff lifeline from Eskom
Deal now in the hands of regulator Nersa.
The CitizenR65 a litre for petrol?
SADC is home to two of the priciest countries for fuel in the world following the wild spikes since the start of the Iran war.
The CitizenSAA ‘could have entered Covid pandemic stronger’
A turnaround strategy that could have made SAA profitable and competitive was never implemented
The Citizen‘Cadre deployment on steroids’: Big warning about the future of SAA
Shock resignations of top SAA officials leave pilots facing uncertainty
The CitizenSAA acting CEO appointment labelled ‘clusterf**k’ by aviation insiders
The appointment of Matshela Seshibe as acting CEO of SAA has been questioned after his controversial tenure at Daybreak Farms
The CitizenSAA CEO Lamola and directors quit as airline accused of purge
Airline industry insider says SAA is rudderless after latest resignations
The CitizenProperty market shows signs of recovery as deposit requirements ease
Lower interest rates have boosted home-buying activity, with the BetterBond Home Loan Index up 21.8% since the low point in the fourth quarter of 2023.
The CitizenAre subscription paywalls financial traps? Here’s what you should know
The rise of paywalls means you now have to decide whether it's worth paying a premium for access to information or media.
The CitizenMeet Pixie, Checkers Sixty60’s new handy addition to the way you order
Pixie's experimental service started rolling out to the Sixty60 app on 9 April.