Welcome to the ultimate festive-season burger battle, as we crown the best Cape Town burger joints in 2024 …

Despite economic headwinds, it’s been an exciting year in motoring … and we’ve given plenty of thought to the best new cars of 2024.

It’s been quite a rollercoaster for SASSA Old Age Grants in 2024. We retrace our steps and look ahead to better things in the New Year …

Two-decades ago a handful of enthusiasts came together to build the ‘greatest South African sports car’ ever. It was called the Perana Z-One.

Service providers should be aware of this new South African traffic law, following amendments to the National Road Traffic Bill …

The king of threes, the BMW 333i is arguably the most iconic of the South African-only specials. Here’s how the ultimate E30 came about …

It’s good news for the approximately 8.9-million residents in line for Christmas SRD payments in 2024. Here’s how to confirm your status …

These are South Africa’s most dangerous roads according to the Transport Minister, and you’ll want to avoid them this festive season …

South African sim racing extraordinaire, David Perel, clarifies its meteoric rise and what influence it’ll have on future motorsport …

There are cars with split personalities and then there’s the Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance. Bipolar disorder riding on 20-inch alloys …

Former F1 commercial-rights supremo puts his rare Ecclestone car collection for sale, and is expected to generate millions in profit …

Monthly SASSA Childcare Grants may seem inexpensive in isolation, but the cost to the country when you tally them up is astronomical …

The Department of Social Development has released its final tally for SASSA Old-Age Grants this year. Here are the numbers …

Just in time for the holidays, we collate a list of South Africa’s rudest drivers by brand. So, you can give them a wide berth …

The Indian firm busts down the door of the mini-SUV sector with its all-guns-blazing Mahindra 3X0 AX7L. We drive it …

It’s ‘no-no-no’ instead of ‘ho-ho-ho’ for the South African Post Office this Christmas, as the treasury rejects another bailout proposal …

It won’t surprise you that despite poor service delivery, South African public servants in 2024 earned 34% higher than private sector …

Following a spate of spaza shop poisonings, the NCC has singled out these non-compliant traders in 2024 as a warning to shoppers …

Here’s the latest on SASSA grants and Christmas, plus the one major benefit social welfare recipients can enjoy over the holidays …

Continental tyres has increased the amount of recycled plastic bottles used sustainably in its tyres. Here’s why …

In the face of glaring department inefficiencies, the National Treasury vows to crackdown on SASSA grants in 2025. Here’s more …

Impressively resolved, the new Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 Coupe has undergone a prophetic reinvention. We drive it …

WITS and UFS are the latest tertiary institutions to pay back money due to investigations into NSFAS maladministration in 2024 …

Latest study into math and science in South Africa reveals the ‘cold, hard truth about our education inequalities’, says minister.

National gambling board reveals how much the South African betting industry in 2024 is worth. The numbers will shock you …

Acting regional manager says the ongoing criticism of SASSA in 2024 has “not gone down well” within the agency. Here’s why …

Time is ticking for spaza shop registration in South Africa, but many believe there’s something more sinister behind the ‘unworkable’ process.

As part of its expanded offering, you can now rent an uber bakkie in South Africa – a world-first for the firm. Here’s how it works …

In a tough year for the industry, the best banks in South Africa 2024 tracks sentiment from millions of online data points. And the winners are …

We bring you the latest on SASSA festive season Old Age grants 2024, including exciting news about increases in the New Year and more …

The SASSA CEO has been suspended with immediate effect, following mounting calls for a commission of inquiry. Here’s the latest …

SASSA tackles identity theft by announcing its latest findings to shore security of monthly social grants. Here’s what it found …

Here’s a guide to reputable SASSA grant payment methods available in 2024, so you can avoid unscrupulous service providers …

Agency has sounded the alarm over predatory lenders of SASSA grants in 2024, calling them a silent threat to the nation’s vulnerable …

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has announced that the 2024 NSC matric results will be released during the second week of January.

As South Africa gears up for the festive season, a road safety threat posed to young adults is closer to home than many realise …

By Black Friday 2025, the landscape of last-mile delivery in South Africa could look very different, say experts …

The mighty Mercedes-Benz G400d Mount Schöckl Edition celebrates 45 years of G-wagen. And reminds us that rules are meant to be broken.

The new Mahindra XUV700 Black Edition offers big-car practicality without the fuddy-duddy people-carrier image …

In the 2024 Land Rover Discovery, we don the equivalent of digital wellies to see if it’s still the all-terrain lux-SUV daddy …

Forget flatscreen TVs and PlayStations, we want to know where the best 2024 Black Friday grocery deals can be found. Here’s more …

The latest Franco-German 2024 Opel Corsa GS Line 1.2T is more soufflé than bratwurst. And that’s a good thing …

How does SASSA compare to other African old-age pension schemes? We rank monthly benefits across the continent …

Here are the steps to follow if your SASSA application has been denied and you need to urgently log a ‘reconsideration request’ …

Financially distressed residents with minors should seek support with a December 2024 SASSA Children’s grant. Here’s how it works …

Retail experts share tips on Black Friday 2024 deals in South Africa, so you don’t miss out on the biggest shopping event of the year …

Disbursement of December 2024 SASSA Old-Age Grants – the last of this year – are just weeks away. Here’s the latest …

There are five relatively simple ways to safeguard vehicle resale value in South Africa and save yourself tens of thousands in the process.

Does the new Mercedes-Benz CLE 200 Cabriolet feel like one-and-half million bucks to drive? Actually, it does precisely …

With 2025 SASSA grant misinformation swirling, the Minister in the Presidency has rubbished claims that disbursements will be discontinued …

What is the cut-off date for SASSA old-age grant reapplication for 2025? And other notable festive season payment dates …

Quick, silent and zero-emissions, owning a 2024 Volvo EX30 means never having to visit a petrol forecourt every again …

There are four courses of action you can follow if you suspect someone stole your SASSA grant and you want them held accountable …

At first glance, the Citroen C3 Aircross Max promises weird and wonderful, but what South Africans get instead is incredible value …

Here’s the latest for 2024 SASSA festive season grants, including details on payment dates for final disbursements of the year …

Supersized with seven seats and adorned with black everything, the 2024 Ford Everest Sport is the ideal family carryall with attitude …

Did you know South Africa is home to more than 40 Marine Protected Reserves that safeguard endangered marine species and biodiversity?

The private printing of 2024 matric exam papers will set the Department of Basic Education back R3.6 billion. But how?

It’s hurry up and wait for thousands of 2024 SASSA grant applicants struggling to access their monies in a timely manner. Here’s why …

This is the outlook for SASSA grants in 2025. And tips on how to budget for and safeguard your annual increase …

The old adage, ‘Straight lines are for fast cars; corners are for fast drivers,’ both apply to the brilliant 2024 Ford Mustang GT …

The President holds the highest office in the land, and yet, there’s a South African civil servant earning three-times more. How?

2024 SRD Status Check is in the headlines again, and here’s what grant 9-million grant recipients need to know …

All you need to know about the biggest shopping day of the year.

Experts say South Africa’s unemployed population struggles to find work not due to a lack of jobs but a lack of support …

It’s not easy by any means but salaries are significantly higher than the national average, and here’s what working for the SANDF can earn you.

With unemployment running rampant in 2024, here are the top-paying jobs that don’t need a degree in South Africa. Have at it …

2025 SASSA grants should enjoy an adequate increase next year, following the minister’s ‘reality check’ budget statement. But there’s a catch.

Worrying new statistics prove South Africans are lazy and it’s putting millions of us at risk of serious illness. Here’s why …

Only a third of the populace owns a personal car, but here’s how long South Africans spend driving them each month …

Ahead of this week’s 2024 US election, there’s still no clear favourite. And the ramifications of a shock result will be felt in South Africa.

One of the richest people living in South Africa, here’s how president Ramaphosa made billions outside of politics …

How scary is driving in South Africa compared to other nations? And as you might imagine, the results of a new survey say ‘very’. Here’s why …

Here’s how South African loan sharks are taking peoples’ SASSA grants hostage, and what you can do to protect yourself …

These are the quickest, easiest and cheapest ways to renew South African vehicle licences online in 2024. But don’t take our word for it …

Stats show an increase in fraudulent South African home and car loans going through reputable lenders. And the risk to banks is in the billions …

The Finance Minister’s 2024 mid-term budget statement has been called a ‘reality check’ for South Africa. Here’s why …

The department believes beneficiaries with ID cards and SASSA grants are less likely to fall foul of fraud and identity theft. Here’s why …

Take a guess at South Africa’s top search terms of 2024. Some are obvious but others will surprise and even disgust you. Here’s more …

An African Grand Prix appears to be inching its way back onto the Formula 1 calendar, with two clear options emerging …

Through its November 2024 SASSA Childcare grants, government makes provision for financially distressed parents with minors. Here’s how to apply …

With end of year in sight, here’s the latest on November 2024 SASSA Older Person grants. Including how to apply and upcoming payment dates …

After a dismal performance in Mexico, one major reason for Red Bull and Checo to continue their relationship is in jeopardy …

An international index has once again bemoaned South African air quality, due to our over-reliance on coal-fired power stations …

Captains of industry in the country want the South African UIF under administration for a host of reasons. Here’s the latest …

Many will consider taking personal loans to cover lavish purchases ahead of Black Friday 2024. But experts warn against such practices …

Applying for an unabridged South African birth certificate has been a bureaucratic nightmare in the past. But what about now?

The Korean firm has rearranged its grade walk and we finally have a go in the turbo-triple Kia Sonet 1.0T EX. Is it best of breed?

Home Affairs warns that SASSA beneficiaries without smart ID cards are more vulnerable to fraud and identity theft. Here’s why …

South Africans on Black Friday are a skeptical bunch about savings, especially after the last two years. But there are positive signs …

From SASSA grants to state enterprises, what will be the key talking points in next week’s 2024 Medium-Term Budget Speech?

Empirical data proves the popularity of Chinese cars in South Africa, but experts worry the bubble may be about to burst …

What happens to your SASSA grant if you move and you do not alert the agency about your change of circumstances?

Life’s too short to overwork and miss out on these great South African family getaways that cater to the whole family …

Diwali in South Africa in 2024 is fast approaching, and there’s good news for those who’d like to see it become our 13th public holiday …

For expats returning permanently, the process to reacquire South African citizenship is fairly straight forward. As we’ll explain …

New points-based system provides a ‘digital oasis’ for remote working in South Africa. Here’s how it’ll work …

Following a spate of reported data breaches, we clarify if pensioners must reregister for SASSA Older Person Grants in November 2024 to remain eligible.

The time for individual taxpayers to submit is fast ticking away, as the 2024 tax return deadline ends in mere hours …

Black Friday in 2024 represents the biggest day in shopping in South Africa. And here’s how to get around the unfortunate clash with payday …