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The CitizenThe CitizenDBSA slashes municipal lending as R16bn in loans turns risky
Has cut its support for municipalities for a second consecutive year but insists it hasn't abandoned the local government sphere.
The CitizenSpar Guild backs Phil Roux for Spar chair hot seat
Says it has no confidence in the company's executive team but will 'support' the board's process in that regard.
The CitizenVW Polo Vivo becomes SA’s best-selling car: Here’s the state of the automotive industry
Affordability of cars remains an issue.
The CitizenNo business plan, just a mother with an autistic son: The story behind Naturals Beauty company
She started making the products in 2008.
The CitizenHere’s how to manage your finances post-retirement
It is best to understand the tax laws governing pension withdrawals.
The CitizenNearly 800 people to be laid off on New Year’s Eve at Eskom coal supplier Seriti Power
Affected employees will be retrenched on 31 December 2026.
The CitizenHow South Africa became a mining country again
Resources have tripled their weighting on the JSE over the past decade, and four miners have muscled their way into the Top 10 most valuable companies.
The CitizenConCourt slams the door on RAF attempts to exclude illegal foreigners
Applications for leave to appeal earlier judgments have 'no reasonable prospect of success'.
The Citizen38 500 South Africans scanned – One nation of Springbok look-alikes revealed
Klipdrift's Same-Same Scanner uncovers the country's biggest Bok doppelgängers, with Neethling Fouché emerging as South Africa's most recognisable face.
The CitizenTreasury signs another loan to fix City of Joburg and others
Finance minister says there is a three-year plan to fix the metro.
The CitizenHarmony mine investigates 8th on-duty death in 9 months
Operations have been suspended at the affected Mponeng mine.
The CitizenShoprite execs get R115m in shares
CEO and CFO bag about half that value...
The CitizenHow Treasury plans to constrain government spending, borrowing
Fiscal anchor legislation to be detailed in the mid-term budget - and national departments have been told to settle their debt with municipalities or face 'engagement'
The CitizenHere are 5 myths South Africans still believe about wills – but shouldn’t
Understanding the facts about wills is an important part of effective estate planning
The CitizenTreasury sounds alarm on municipal finances, but here’s a plan to fix service delivery
DG warns finance minister might withhold municipal equitable share transfers in December.
The CitizenAnother state-owned entity reports profit: Here’s how many schools DBSA built
DBSA has cautioned that the Middle East conflict threatens growth.
The CitizenPrivate trains prepare for Transnet rail network as monopoly nears end
Two companies will deploy their locomotives and wagons on the network in the coming months.
The CitizenStakeholders demand stability in Master’s offices
Persistent vacancies and outdated frameworks prompt calls for justice minister to intervene in the leadership crisis
The CitizenHere’s why Capitec and others were fined millions by the Prudential Authority
Capitec was fined R28 million.
The CitizenOpening new worlds through astronomy
By sharing its expertise, facilities and resources, North-West University helped 24 local school learners prepare for the South African Physics Olympiad and discover a field of science beyond the school curriculum.
The CitizenA Nissan for every family journey
Family life does not come with a fixed routine. One day can mean a school run and a trip to the shops, while the next could involve a road trip, a business commitment or an adventure outside the city.
The CitizenOver-indebtedness rises as more people in SA struggle to keep up with repayments
The report found that total overdue balances grew by R8.3 billion in the quarter.
The CitizenTakealot changes its name for the first time in 15 years
Since launching in Cape Town in 2011, Takealot has grown from a local online retailer into South Africa's most valuable online retail brand.
The CitizenThis is the perfect time to adjust your finances ahead of the festive season
Here are the three steps to take ahead of the festive season.
The CitizenBanks can’t make homeowners pay for botched repossession cases – court
Judge lambastes 'drive-by' valuations used by mortgage lenders seeking to repossess customers' homes and then charging the costs to their accounts.
The CitizenTelkom Towers part of R4.5bn Pretoria CBD revival plan
Project expected to create more than 12 700 construction jobs and drive Pretoria's inner city rejuvenation.
The CitizenAdcock Ingram to retrench as SA’s jobs bloodbath hits pharma industry
The pharmaceutical giant recently announced plans to retrench 250 employees at its Clayville plant, north of Johannesburg.
The CitizenTransnet posts profit for the first time in four years, but still long way to go to recovery
The company declared a loss of R1.9 billion last year.
The CitizenNo guarantee energy transformation will lower electricity prices, says Ramokgopa
The minister says several factors control electricity prices.