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Ecentric Launches POSPay to Enable Branded Payment Services for Till Vendors in

Ecentric has announced the launch of POSPay, a semi-white-label payment enablement solution that all

Peach Payments Expands Checkout Options with PayJustNow Integration

Peach Payments has announced a new enhancement to its point-of-sale (POS) offering through the integ

Ozow and Happy Pay Partner to Introduce Buy Now, Pay Later for South African Mer

Ozow, a leading South African fintech and payments provider, has partnered with Happy Pay to introdu

MTN Group Expands Legal and Regulatory Leadership With New Executive Appointment

MTN Group has announced the appointment of Amitha Chetty as Executive: Legal, effective 1 May 2026.

A new tectonic plate boundary could be forming in southern Africa

Gases collected from boiling mineral springs in Zambia contain the chemical signature of having come

Khayelitsha school opens robotics and AI lab for learners

Inside a classroom at Joe Slovo Engineering High School in Khayelitsha, learners are no longer just

AI in Education: South Africa's 2026 Learning Shift

As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes classrooms around the world, South Africa is being urged

UCT develops AI model for all 11 South African languages

For millions of South Africans, using artificial intelligence in their home language has often meant

Vodacom Boosts Digital Learning with New School of Excellence in KwaZulu-Natal

Vodacom has expanded its education-focused investment programme with the unveiling of Asibemunye Sec

Ekapa Minerals in Kimberley officially up for sale

Ekapa Minerals in Kimberley, where five mineworkers died in a mudslide in February, is officially up

Gold Fields South Deep Mine wage offer rejected

Wage talks at Gold Fields South Deep Mine near Westonaria on Gautengs far West Rand have deadlocked

Inflation surges to 4% in April, the highest in 18 months

Consumer inflation has accelerated in April, spelling tough times ahead for consumers. Date Statis

CPI spike may push Reserve Bank to increase rates: Analyst

Standard Bank Head of South Africa Macroeconomic Research, Dr Elna Moolman, says the hike in the Con

E Cape aims for African trade expansion through agriculture sector

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane says the agricultural sector in the province is ready to trade w

Consumers face double blow as inflation rises and rate fears return

South Africans could face rising living and borrowing costs after inflation accelerated sharply in A

New Woolworths boss faces urgent to-do list

Sam Ngumeni takes over as CEO of Woolworths Holdings at the start of June, following Roy Bagattinis

Dana Spicer Axle begins section 189 retrenchments in NMB

Another heavy blow to the economy of the Eastern Cape, as another company in the automotive sector i

80% of South African homeowners are underinsured: Expert

Senior adjudicator at a home insurance company has revealed that 80% of South African homeowners are

Tributes pour in for former North West Premier Bushy Maape

Messages of condolence are continuing to pour in from the family, friends and colleagues of former N

ANC sends condolences following death of Bushy Maape

The African National Congress has sent their condolences to the family of former North West Premier

Adams expresses confidence in justice system after bail release

National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader and MP, Fadiel Adams , has expressed confidence in the crimi

NCC leader Fadiel Adams granted R10 000 bail

The Pinetown Magistrate's Court in KwaZulu-Natal has granted R10 000 bail to National Coloured Congr

Judge Aubrey Ledwaba appointed Gauteng Judge President

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Judge Aubrey Ledwaba as Gauteng Judge President with effect

Struggle icon Dr Matjoa praised for dedication to liberation

Dr. Pule Elias Matjoa has been hailed as a revolutionary, a healer and an embodiment of values and p

Public Works largest landowner in SA, yet we lease for R6 bln yearly: Macpherson

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson says there are continued attempts b

Nelson Mandela Metro warned to fix infrastructure before crisis

African National Congress (ANC) National Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe, has advised the Nelson Mandela

Unresolved TRC cases a terrible stain in SAs history

Former Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Commissioner Advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza says the supp

Fed-up women take a stand against township violence and male ego in Lysistrata i

DUT's 'Lysistrata in the Hood' reimagines Aristophanes's comedy, as fed-up women withhold sex to bat

Rachel Kolisi pulls out of Kingsmead Book Fair after surgery recovery setback

The "Falling Forward" author has cancelled a scheduled appearance following unexpected surgery, sayi

Gig Guide: Buhle Ngaba presents BLING! at The Market Theatre Laboratory, Venom S

BLING! returns to the The Market Theatre Lab Buhle Ngaba brings her award-winning BLING! back hom

Rise 76 confronts a generation haunted by how little it has done with its inheri

There are theatre productions that grab you by the throat in the first five minutes and refuse to le

Bongeziwe Mabandla is ready to be fully present

The lights go down at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg and three silhouettes appear in separate pools

Kingsmead Book Fair returns with conversations SA needs right now

The 14th annual Kingsmead Book Fair returns on Saturday, 23 May 2026, in association with Standard B

Maria McCloy made Johannesburg feel possible

In true Maria McCloy style, to get to her send-off meant tracing the city she loved so fiercely. Joh

There will not be another Maria McCloy

Maria McCloy had a life and impact so big that it feels impossible to quantify. The DJ, publicist, f

Londie London promises to be more unfiltered in new reality TV show

Londie London has left her It-girl era behind and taken her celebrity status to a new level while ju

Springboks wrap alignment camp ahead of international season

Rugby World Cup champions, South Africa, have broken camp in Cape Town after their second set of ali

Lions flank Ruan Venter out for rest of year after knee surgery, ending his vali

Lions flank Ruan Venter is not only out of the Lions' URC campaign but will not feature for the Spri

Frosler pleased with Kaizer Chiefs' progress after difficult recent seasons

Reeve Frosler believes Kaizer Chiefs have shown major improvement this season after years of inconsi

Evidence Makgopa preferred up front as Orlando Pirates chase crucial victory

Andries Sebola believes Evidence Makgopa should start against Orbit College despite concerns over Pi

Chiefs aim to beat Chippa to equal 2019/20 seasons points tally

As much as he concedes that its not easy to stay motivated, having already secured third spot, Kaize

Rassie Erasmus happy with alignment camp outcome but 'how we play is what counts

The three-day Springbok alignment camp in Cape Town concluded on Thursday. Coach Rassie Erasmus said

Lamontville Golden Arrows' Sede Dion on the verge of PSL Golden Boot history

As the 2025/2026 Betway Premiership season reaches its simultaneous 3pm conclusion this Saturday, La

BSA salutes veteran boxing trainer Norman Hlabane

You have given boxing your soul, and we salute you. This is the heartfelt message from Boxing SA C

Ruhan Nel, Stormers ready to transition from 4G pitch to the familiar Cape Town

After watching the Stormers stumble on Cardiff's synthetic pitch from the sidelines, a fully fit Ruh

Fuel costs are changing how South Africans shop, travel and survive

LIFESTYLE NEWS - South Africans are not merely grumbling at the petrol pump anymore. The spiralling

The best laptop tote bags for South African women, according to TikTok - from R4

TikTok creator Sherinne Winderley, known by her handle, Mrs Winderley, recently posted a video askin

Gen Z and Baby Boomers: Are smart cars making us safer or more distracted?

LIFESTYLE NEWS - The modern cockpit of a vehicle looks nothing like it did thirty years ago. What wa

Cape Cultural Collective's Darling Buds of May fundraiser raises R50,000 for com

The Cape Cultural Collective's Darling Buds of May fundraiser showcased an impressive lineup of perf

7 big reasons your car warranty claim may be rejected in South Africa - and how

One minute you're driving to work, fetching the kids or running errands. The next, your car's at the

No Gautrain fare increase for 2026, commuters get more relief

Thousands of Gauteng commuters will continue paying the same Gautrain fares over the next year after

Strict dieting after 40 is making women heavier, not lighter

LIFESTYLE NEWS - Weight gain is not always fully in your control. It often comes down to underlying

There's more at stake than sound: Audiologist's awareness plea to SA families

LIFESTYLE NEWS - South Africans of all ages can experience hearing loss, and the early signs are oft

Cape Town firefighters honoured in Atlantis Firefighters Day event

Residents lined the streets of Atlantis this weekend as sirens echoed through the suburb - not in re