PoliticsRamaphosa’s new plan aims to fix South Africa’s municipalities
South Africa’s revised local government policy targets municipal governance, financial and service-delivery failures, with implementation still to follow.
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BusinessSuliman Carrim faces attempted vehicle theft charges in Musina
North West businessman Suliman Carrim faces charges linked to the alleged attempted theft and cross-border movement of two financed vehicles.
BusinessSouth Africa is approving more building plans but completing fewer projects
South Africa approved more building plans in early 2026, yet completed projects fell sharply. SBL explains the construction pipeline gap and why…
BusinessWhy South Africa’s 4.5% inflation rate may not match your household budget
South Africa’s 4.5% inflation rate is a national average. Transport, housing, insurance and borrowing costs explain why many household budgets feel under…
BusinessTreasury raises tax revenue forecast by R17.1 billion
Treasury has raised South Africa’s 2026/27 gross tax revenue forecast by R17.1 billion after stronger corporate tax, dividends tax and VAT collections.
BusinessDaily Market Wrap: rand, markets and business news for 21 October 2026
The latest South African market readings, business developments and an accessible investment lesson from SA Business Lens.
MoneyPetrol levy cut by R1.50 a litre from 4 November
South African motorists will receive temporary fuel-levy relief from 4 November, with the general levy reduced by R1.50 a litre for petrol…
PoliticsGovernment allocates R810m for SAPS vehicles in crime fight
Government has announced R810 million to recapitalise the South African Police Service vehicle fleet next year, alongside R2.2 billion over the medium…
BusinessSouth Africa’s tax revenue forecast rises by R17.1bn
South Africa’s gross tax revenue forecast for 2026/27 has been raised by R17.1 billion after collections from corporate income tax, dividends tax…
South Africa175 new vehicles to boost Western Cape crime-fighting drive
The South African Police Service plans to deploy approximately 175 new vehicles across the Western Cape’s six policing districts as part of…