February 10
South Africa: Chicken Prices Rise Again As Families Rely On It More Than Any Other Protein
Frozen chicken portions rose in price in January as families continue to rely on chicken more than any other protein. When chicken becomes more expensive households struggle to… Read more »
February 09
South Africa: Union Slams Minimum Wage Hike As Insult to Workers
The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa says a proposed minimum wage of R30 per hour still leaves workers thousands of rands short of basic monthly expenses. Rising… Read more »
South Africa: Fishers Tell Human Rights Body They Go Hungry Despite Living Next to the Sea
The Green Connection told the commission's food systems hearing that small-scale fishers face hunger, lost income and rising debt. Fishers from Port Nolloth, Doring Baai,… Read more »
February 05
South Africa: Phalaborwa Residents Use AI to Create Protest Songs After 28 Days Without Power
A 58-year-old activist called Kruger Hobo created 15 songs using ChatGPT and Suno, turning resident complaints into AI-generated protest music. Phalaborwa Laerskool Noord sent… Read more »
South Africa: Taxi Fares and Electricity Leave Minimum Wage Workers Unable to Buy Enough Food
Workers on the national minimum wage of R4,836 per month spend R1,680 on taxis and R1,181 on electricity before buying food. The remaining R1,974 falls R1,745 short of the R3,720… Read more »
February 04
South Africa: Load Shedding May Return By 2030
Energy expert Chris Yelland warned that load shedding could return around 2030 if Eskom's planned gas power stations face any delays. Eskom plans to close 5,260MW of coal power… Read more »
South Africa: Government Might Spend Less Than Planned for First Time in Years
The government has collected more tax money than expected so far this year, putting it on track to avoid overspending its budget. After nine months, the shortfall is… Read more »
February 03
South Africa: School Season Makes January Food Budgets Even Tighter
School uniforms, stationery and transport costs arrive in January as households already struggle to afford enough food. Families often cut food spending first to cover school… Read more »
January 30
South Africa: January Food Prices Rise Again After December Dip
The average household food basket rose by R67.99 in January showing prices increased again after a brief dip in December. Households now spend about R5,401 a month on basic food… Read more »
January 29
South Africa: 11 Killed When Taxi, Truck Crash in Durban
The crash happened between M35 and R102 at Lotus Park near Isiphingo on Thursday morning between a taxi and truck. Transport MEC Siboniso Duma said preliminary reports show the… Read more »
South Africa: 1,500 South African Businesses Shut Their Doors in 2025
Stats SA released December 2025 liquidation figures showing 100 business closures that month, an increase of 11.1% from December 2024. Most closures were voluntary, but… Read more »
January 28
South Africa: South Africans Cut Cellphone Bills When Money Gets Tight
Old Mutual surveyed working people aged 18 to 65 about money worries and found cellphone bills are first to go. Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Send Feed Worth R1 Million to Fire-Hit Farms
Fires destroyed 15,000 hectares in KouKamma and Kouga. Farmers lost homes and grazing land. Cattle had no grass and starved. Read more »
South Africa: Meat Stokvels Boom As Foot and Mouth Disease Drives Beef Prices Sky High
Premier Panyaza Lesufi says foot and mouth is a national animal crisis. Gauteng has 195 outbreaks and 261,018 animals affected. Read more »
South Africa: Gqeberha Spaza Shops Sell Single Teabags for 50 Cents
Gqeberha spaza shops sell single teabags for 50 cents, sugar packets for R1, quarter cups of oil and single eggs. A customer says she buys a tomato, onion, rice and oil for under… Read more »
South Africa: SA Eyes 50 Percent Tariffs On Chinese and Indian Cars
Chinese cars made up 53% of all vehicle imports in 2024, while Indian cars accounted for 22% of total imports. Ayabonga Cawe from the International Trade Administration… Read more »
January 27
South Africa: Families Must Buy Staple Food Even When Prices Rise
Core staple foods make up more than half of a low-income household's monthly food spending and cannot be skipped, even when prices rise. Families buy basics like maize meal, rice… Read more »
January 26
South Africa: South Africa to Host World Economic Forum Summit in 2027
The World Economic Forum Africa Summit will be held in South Africa in 2027 to boost tourism and create jobs. South Africa last hosted the summit over seven years ago in Cape… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Says South Africa On Right Track Despite Jobless Youth
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the economy is growing with falling unemployment, poverty and inequality, and improved confidence in South Africa. Ramaphosa says over R1-trillion… Read more »
January 25
South Africa: Vaal Mourns Young Lives Lost in Horror School Taxi Crash
Ofentse Vinger, 6, Thato Moetji, 17, and Bokamoso Mokhomo, 12, were among the 14 learners killed in a crash on 14 January 2025 in Sebokeng. Premier Panyaza Lesufi and other Gauteng… Read more »
January 23
South Africa: Shoprite Cuts the Cord As Eskom Loses More Big Customers
Shoprite Group installed its 100th rooftop solar system, producing 43,400kWp of clean power across stores in South Africa since 2015. Shoprite cut emissions by 137,026 tons in… Read more »
January 20
South Africa: Three Children Hurt After Scholar Transport Crash in Elspark
A scholar transport vehicle carrying nine children crashed with a car on Kingfisher Avenue in Elspark. Three children were injured and taken to a nearby medical facility, while… Read more »
South Africa: Families Say Scrap Scholar Transport After Crash Kills 12 Kids
Ofentse Vinger, 6, was one of 12 children who died in a crash that has sparked urgent calls for the government to provide safer school transport. The 22-year-old driver has been… Read more »
South Africa: January Pressure Forces a Single Mother to Cut Corn Prices
A single mother selling cobs dropped her price from R15 to R10 after January customers complained they could not afford more. Transport costs of R64 remain the same, leaving… Read more »
January 21
South Africa: Coal's Slow Death in Mpumalanga
Steve Tshwete Local Municipality in Middelburg used to be one of South Africa's top municipalities, boasting an average 95% rates collection. Read more »
