President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday launched a G20 experts task force aimed at examining global wealth inequality and its impact on growth, poverty, and multilateralism. This marks the first initiative …
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Eskom Settlement with Nersa Triggers R54bn Extra Costs
South Africans will have to pay more for electricity after the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) admitted to making mistakes in calculating Eskom’s revenue for the coming years. …
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Tribunal Orders Toyota, WesBank to Pay R30m for Collusion
South Africa’s Competition Tribunal has confirmed settlement agreements involving WesBank, FirstRand, and subsidiaries of Toyota, over allegations of uncompetitive behaviour in the country’s vehicle financing sector. The companies will pay …
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SA’s Population to Hit 63.9 Million by Mid-2025
The Bureau of Market Research (BMR) has released new projections showing that South Africa’s population will reach 63.9 million by the middle of 2025, providing an updated view on the …
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RMH, Atterbury Clash Over Strategy as Director Removed
RMB Holdings (RMH) has announced that one of its representatives, Brian Roberts, has been removed as a director of Atterbury Property (Pty) Ltd, exposing the deepening rift between the South …
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Cape Town faces new court case over property-linked tariffs
The City of Cape Town in South Africa is heading for another major legal battle as its new tariff structure for water, sanitation, and city cleaning services comes under fresh …
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Africa Data Centres Secures Level One B-BBEE Status, Driving Inclusive Growth in South Africa’s Digital Economy
Africa Data Centres, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has achieved a major milestone after being awarded a Level One B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) certification in South Africa. This is …
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South Africans Urged to Take Note of Medical Tax Claims
As South Africans continue with the 2025 tax season, new details have emerged about how taxpayers can benefit from medical tax claims beyond the usual medical aid credits. Many citizens …
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Mango Airlines Faces Final Shutdown as Rescue Deal Collapses
Mango Airlines, South Africa’s low-cost carrier, is on the verge of shutting down for good after its last hope of survival collapsed. The investor expected to revive the struggling airline …
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Truecaller Under Investigation in South Africa Over Privacy Law Breach Complaints
The Information Regulator of South Africa has confirmed that it is investigating mobile app Truecaller after several companies and individuals complained that the service violated the country’s Protection of Personal …