The cost of driving vs flying from Joburg to Cape Town and Durban this Easter
South African travellers are set for pain when travelling this Easter holiday weekend, with fuel prices set for massive increases.
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Truecaller changes on the cards for South Africa
Caller ID and spam screening platform Truecaller says that it is willing to change its app in South Africa to comply with local privacy laws.
Business Talk – PSG Head of Securities Wendy Myers unpacks the basics of investing for South Africans
In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Wendy Myers, the Head of Securities at PSG, demystifies investment jargon and talks trading basics.
Scrums.com review – A hands-on look at the platform redefining software outsourcing
Scrums.com is the Software Engineering Orchestration Platform (SEOP), mission control for engineering and product leaders who orchestrate AI agents, talent, teams, infrastructure, and delivery intelligence in one place. Software Engineering. Sorted.
Ramaphosa makes a sudden U-turn
South Africa has walked back its claim that US pressure led to its disinvitation from an upcoming Group of Seven summit in France.
Good news for people with DStv in South Africa, and end of an era for Carte Blanche
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 27 March 2026.
Major new shopping mall opens in South Africa’s latest semigration hotspot
Garden Walk shopping centre has opened its doors in Hartenbos, which will serve the growing coastal community.
Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube’s defeat in landmark social media addiction trial
A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.
Judge rejects Pentagon’s attempt to ‘cripple’ Anthropic
A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic’s tools.
‘Affordability is the biggest thing’ – Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.
The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.
Trump’s signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president
The US president’s signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?
The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.
JLR temporarily halts production at Solihull plant
Jaguar Land Rover pauses Range Rover production at its West Midlands factory due to supplier issue.
Don’t panic – five ways to stop your kids’ endless scrolling
Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children’s screen time under control.
What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.
R2.3 billion Ponzi scheme mastermind keeps membership at top private school in South Africa
The mastermind behind one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in South Africa’s history has managed to retain his membership at one of the country’s top private schools.
Ford recalls vehicles in South Africa
The National Consumer Commission has recalled 582 Ford Transit and Ford Tourneo vehicles that were sold in South Africa between 2021 and 2025.