South Africa: Farmer Reveals the Real Cost Behind Your Expensive Macadamia Nuts

Akho Seku's farm has 21 hectares with 312 trees each, requiring R50,000+ for soil preparation and four years before production starts. He pays R2,500 for pest control chemicals… Read more »

South Africa: Bird Flu Drove Chicken Prices Up and They're Not Coming Down

A bird flu outbreak in Cape Town between September and October forced chicken sellers to source from Bloemfontein, adding transport costs. Prices increased from R450 to R500 for… Read more »

South Africa: Union Breaks From Politicians to Fight for Poor Workers

MAWUSA says Public Employment Programmes trap workers in poverty and pay less than R1,100 a month while government officials earn millions. The union now rejects all political… Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Farmers Call for More Support From Joburg Market

Limpopo farmers told Joburg Market at the Agri 5 Expo they need more direct visits, clear updates and support in their own communities. Read more »

South Africa: Road Blockade Grips Ngcobo After Bus Escort Sparks Fury

The Eastern Cape government says some trucks were said to have been hijacked and used to shut down the R61, leaving the road blocked at both entrances to town. Transport MEC… Read more »

South Africa: Government's New Plan Sends Rand to Strongest Level in Three Years

The government cut the inflation target from four point five percent to three percent, making investors believe South Africa will control spending and keep rates high. Foreign… Read more »

South Africa: Vat Hike 'Unavoidable' As Government Runs Out of Money

Dawie Roodt warns a VAT hike above 15% could happen soon because the government can't raise personal or company tax any further. Business group Lula says small businesses already… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Takes Bold Stand Against Greed At G20

South Africa made equality a top priority for its G20 presidency and commissioned a global report on wealth and income inequality. The report shows the richest 10% hold 74% of… Read more »

South Africa: Vodacom Pays Up to End 'Please Call Me' War

Vodacom confirmed its board approved a private settlement with Nkosana Makate on 4 November, ending their long-running "Please Call Me" court battle. The mobile company withdrew… Read more »

South Africa: Meat Madness As Prices Hit Seven-Year High

Meat prices have increased again, with stewing beef up 32% and overall meat inflation at 11.7% - the highest in seven years. Eggs, milk and rice have become cheaper, offering… Read more »

South Africa: Lawyer Turns to Selling Eggs to Survive Rising Costs

Mfundo Mngadi from Durban sells eggs on weekends and after work to add to his lawyer's income as living costs keep rising. Inspired by his mother's farming roots, Mngadi started… Read more »

South Africa: Tymebank to Get New Look and New Name

TymeBank will rebrand as GoTyme in 2026 to show its growth and serve customers from all walks of life. The digital bank will help Home Affairs issue smart IDs and passports at… Read more »

South Africa: Whatsapp Crowned King of Township Business

Standard Bank says 74% of township businesses use WhatsApp to trade, showing it's the top tool for small business owners across South Africa. Experts say township shops still… Read more »

South Africa: Clean Power Set to Beat Coal for the First Time

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa's new energy plan will make more power from clean sources like wind, solar and hydro. The government says the plan… Read more »

South Africa: Broke Gen Z Earning 2005 Salaries in 2025

A new report shows 2025 graduates earn about R6,000 to R9,000, the same as in 2005, despite rising living costs. Rent now eats up 64% of pay, food costs have tripled and many… Read more »

South Africa: Shoprite Boss Pockets R87 Million After Record-Breaking Year

Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht earned R87-million, R4-million more than last year, after the company's profit jumped nearly 22%. Shoprite sales reached R257-billion and profit… Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Now Pay More for Electricity Than Most of the World

South African households pay R3,600 per megawatt-hour for electricity which is higher than the US and almost as much as Japan. Eskom says people still underpay, but experts blame… Read more »

South Africa: Boxer Profits Drop but Shoppers Pack the Aisles

Boxer's sales grew nearly 14% in six months as families kept turning to cheaper groceries. The drop in reported profits is linked to Boxer's stock market listing, not weaker… Read more »

South Africa: Zola Dad Trades Sleep for His Family's Future

Sabelo Zamisa from Zola drives for Bolt and works as a teaching assistant to provide for his family and save for the future. He starts work at 5am, spends the day at school and… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Plan Could Keep Township Lights On for Good

The new smart meters will cut off only households that don't pay, instead of switching off power for whole communities. Eskom wants to install 6.2 million meters, but the plan… Read more »

South Africa: Workers Robbed of Two Public Holidays in 2026

Human Rights Day on 21 March and Day of Goodwill on 26 December fall on Saturdays in 2026, meaning no weekday holidays. If a holiday falls on Sunday, Monday is off. But if it… Read more »

South Africa: Thousands of Gauteng Families Face Another Week Without Power

Morning cuts from 5am to 9am will hit areas like Dobsonville, Naledi and Sebokeng. Evening cuts from 5pm to 10pm target Mabopane, Orange Farm and Protea Glen. Read more »

South Africa: South African Families Battle As Basic Food Prices Keep Climbing

Core staple foods that families must buy have increased by R25.80 from R2,843.46 to R2,869.26 this year. After transport and electricity costs, minimum wage families only have… Read more »

South Africa: Lilian Ngoyi Street to Fully Reopen After Repairs Run R40 Million Over Budget

The road will fully reopen on 12 September, nearly two years after the explosion that killed 15 people and tore through Johannesburg's CBD. The rebuild has cost R215-million so… Read more »

South Africa: City Power Says Illegal Houses On Cables Put Lives in Danger

Residents in Alexandra's Extension 7 have been without electricity for nearly three months because cables are trapped beneath illegal houses. City Power says illegal building on… Read more »