The CitizenInfluencing, side hustles and entrepreneurship: How the middle class makes a living
The middle class are people who earn R30 000 or more.
News
The Citizen
2 844 stories from 13 South African publishers, refreshed through the day. Every story is the publisher’s own — read it on their site, talk about it here.
Showing stories from The Citizen. Clear
The CitizenThe CitizenHow much should domestic workers earn? Commission asks for input
Comments must be submitted by 4 September 2026.
The CitizenPick n Pay’s return to profitability depends on cutting employees’ pay, among other factors
The retailer is looking at reducing 22 000 workers' pay and changing working conditions.
The CitizenFarm rescues on the rise
Lifting of merger notification thresholds brings some relief.
The Citizen‘Excitingly low’ market shares offer runway for Capitec’s growth – CEO
The group 'aspires to serve' 95% of the population in South Africa, and the 'very greatest of opportunities lies in backing South Africa's entrepreneurs'.
The CitizenLesetja Kganyago blames state capture for SA’s slow economic growth
The economy is growing, but not enough to bring about meaningful change.
The CitizenIs government doing enough to help fight GBV?
GBVF costs the country at least R42.4 billion per year.
The CitizenToo early to tell if PIC CEO is corrupt, says finance minister on Dlamini’s return to work
Gauteng High Court declared Dlamini's precautionary suspension unlawful and set it aside.
The CitizenSamsung, Tshimologong host graduation ceremony for 6th Cohort of Software Development (SWD) programme
Demonstrating Tangible Outcomes of the ICT Training & the Combined Contribution of the Programme's Strategic Partners to South Africa's Tech Space
The CitizenSalga wants brakes on Eskom’s municipal takeover
No consensus on content of agency agreement yet.
The CitizenNedbank’s turnaround is taking shape – now comes the credit test
Lender's credit loss ratio increased to 95 basis points from 81 the previous year.
The CitizenCosatu slams ‘reckless decision’ as Premier Foods closes Western Cape fruit plant
Competition Commission is looking into the decision by Premier Foods to close the fruit products plant.
The CitizenSurvey finds South Africans adapting under financial pressure
But for many, the question is whether there is any choice at all.
The CitizenLocal elections are crucial to rescuing South Africa’s municipalities
'A lot of businesses quietly choose to disinvest, without making too much noise.'
The CitizenState reduces claim against Agrizzi from R1.8bn to R53m
Though it could identify 'only' R7m in alleged personal benefits from the corruption the Bosasa whistleblower exposed, alongside R26.7m in assets.
The CitizenWhy Coronation has added Absa to flagship fund
While the market remains cautious, it's backing new CEO Kenny Fihla to turn the business around.
The CitizenSA’s tax deadline approaching: 4 habits to make tax time easier for SMEs
Building sound financial habits can make tax time more manageable for SMEs
The CitizenAverage rent in Western Cape reaches R12k: Here’s how much it costs to live in each province
Average rent in the Free State remains the lowest in South Africa.
The CitizenFourways Mall’s stunning turnaround all but complete
Vacancies drop to below 10%, with activity subsequent to its year-end taking this to 'closer to 5%'
The CitizenTelkom lifts quarterly earnings as mobile and fibre drive growth
Group Ebitda rises 10% as data revenue expands, while BCX remains under pressure despite margin improvement.
The CitizenManufacturing struggles continue, but local demand shows signs of recovery
The worst of the recent oil price shock has likely passed, barring any further upsurge in global energy costs.
The CitizenSaving does not mean giving something up: Here’s how to put extra money aside
Households need to review how their money is allocated.
The CitizenHow understanding your brain can help build a savings habit
Understanding the psychology behind financial decision-making can help people develop healthier saving habits and build greater financial resilience over time.
The CitizenTenTrade appoints Wilfred Obasi as regional director Africa, accelerating local expansion
Wilfred Obasi takes over TenTrade's commercial operations from Victor Ufot as the broker plans to accelerate its expansion in Africa.
The CitizenHuawei and partners chart a smarter, AI-native future for South Africa’s public sector
At the Digital AI+ Government Summit in Johannesburg, government, healthcare, and industry leaders explored how trusted, locally anchored AI can power the next phase of South Africa's public service delivery.
The CitizenLife partner prevails in R8.3m pension dispute
The deceased's sister and her two children challenged the fund's decision to award 45% of the death benefit to a woman recognised as his life partner.
The CitizenFoschini group CEO gets R26m less, while employees receive 2% and 5% increases
TFG says it prioritises the lowest-paid employees.
The Citizen‘Simple way’ to settle RAF claims backlog
Accident victims association proposes a system that will fast-track claims ready for payment, without waiting for the RAF's bigger problems to be fixed first.
The CitizenWoolworths blames Middle East conflict for sluggish performance
The second half of the year saw consumers with less money to spend while Woolworths' operating costs increased.
The CitizenMeet the new PIC board, chaired by Deputy Minister Seiso Mohai
The board is traditionally chaired by a deputy minister in the economic cluster.