SA Women Retirement Gap: 21% Less Saved
New data shows the SA women retirement gap: women retire with 21% less in assets, driven by pay gaps, caregiving and early withdrawals, and there are clear steps to close it.
Influencer Fake Job Ads Spark Backlash
South African influencer Cyan Boujee sparked backlash after promoting alleged overseas work offers linked to a Russian programme. The uproar highlights the danger of influencer fake job ads and urges young jobseekers to verify opportunities to avoid trafficking risks.
MTN Swings to H1 Profit and Lifts Growth Forecast
MTN swings to H1 profit in 2025, posting earnings of 645 cents per share and lifting its growth forecast to high-teens.
South Africa Unemployment Rate Hits 33.2% in Q2
South Africa unemployment rate rose to 33.2% in Q2 2025, leaving 8.4 million people jobless as the expanded rate hit 42.9%. Youth and women remain hardest hit, while provinces diverge sharply. However, modest sector gains failed to shift the outlook, underscoring urgent
Tata Motors South Africa Returns with Affordable Vehicles
Tata Motors has re-entered the South African market, introducing a selection of affordable SUVs and hatchbacks in collaboration with Motus Holdings.
Most Affordable Countries for South Africans in 2025
Most affordable travel destinations for South Africans in 2025
South Africa Debanking Reform Pushed After US Policy Shift
South Africa debanking reform is under focus as activists demand change, inspired by a US executive order tackling unfair bank account closures.
Trump Skip G20 Summit in SA Over Policy, Safety Concerns
US President Donald Trump may skip G20 summit in South Africa, citing bad policies and violence. SA’s presidency keeps his invitation open.
Pieter Coetzé Wins Gold Medal in Backstroke Final
Pieter Coetzé wins gold in the men’s 100m backstroke at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, setting a new African record with a 51.85-second swim that cements his status as a rising star.
Guns Bound for Western Cape Seized in Gauteng
Gauteng police intercepted 30 illegal firearms on Sunday, disrupting a trafficking route of guns bound for the Western Cape. The weapons, hidden in a minibus, were allegedly headed to gang-affected areas like the Cape Flats. Two suspects were arrested, and the Hawks
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