It’s been a contentious, bureaucratic nightmare for most South Africans, but here’s how you apply for an unabridged birth certificate in SA.

When do you qualify for permanent residence in South Africa? Provided certain requirements are met, here’s who can live permanently in SA.

From phishing to ATM attacks, banking-related crime in SA is on the rise and here’s what you can do to protect yourself against it.

In light of more grant payment delays, here’s how SASSA recipients can switch from Postbank to their own personal bank account.

Checkers, Makro, Pick n Pay, Shoprite and Woolworths, which of these supermarkets is offering the BEST prices this week?

In the following article we will explain the three main ways you can be eligible for South African citizenship.

If not already, we’re very near to a full-blown South African food-price crisis, warns Agri SA.

After technical glitches and rampant looting of SASSA grants, there’s a multi-million-Rand cybersecurity plan in place for Postbank.

The SA Post Office is losing money hand over fist, to the tune of R7.9 billion, say business rescue practitioners.

Here’s why the SA Rand is tanking against the US Dollar, and some of the challenges that lie ahead for South Africans.

Captains of industry want the UIF to be put under administration for a host of reasons. Here they are …

Meet the Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi GT Line Plus, the SUV that’s changing brand perceptions as fast as they’re flying off the showroom floor.

Worrying new statistics show that households are spending upwards of 40% of their income on food. Why are SA food prices going up?

The City of Gold is losing its lustre. According to findings of a financial index that ranks the top financial centres of the world.

From the council that brought you eight days of violent striking in Cape Town, there’s a new SANTACO e-hailing app.

Latest findings by Stats SA explore how South Africa’s provinces rate economically. Some of the results might surprise you …

Eskom believes the onset of summer and reduced peak usage will bring on load-shedding respite for the rest of 2023.

Three major medical aid schemes are preparing big price hikes. The question is, are cash-strapped South Africans ready?

Buying a car is stressful. Will it be reliable? What about resale value? But all of that disappears with a Volkswagen Polo Vivo. Here’s why.

Due to high cost of living, many of the elderly are struggling. Check if your love ones qualify for a SASSA old-age pension grant.

If you’re looking to apply, the Smart ID and SA bank pilot program has been extended into 2024 at these selected banks. Here’s more …

It’s almost inexplicable why Tuesday should be the worst day of the week for load-shedding. But it is, and here’s why …

Massive prices hikes for visas in October are going to make traveling to the UK a A LOT more expensive. Here’s how much you’ll pay …

We head up the West Coast for a good ol’ fashioned road trip in the new Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 XR auto to assess the box-fresh crossover.

Did you know the SA government will help if you have a child and are in financial distress? Here’s how you can apply for a SASSA child grant.

After evaluating the XLT and Sport derivatives, we go full circle with the top-of-the-range Ford Everest 3.0 V6 AWD Platinum.

Here are 5 quick and easy tips to help you apply for a South African ID, as well as guidelines on who is eligible for an SA ID document.

Vicious strain of bird flu is bad news for chicken lovers in SA. Outbreak could lead to shortages and higher prices.

For many, filing is already a distant memory, but for others this is an urgent tax return reminder. You have just ONE month left to submit.

Whether you’ve lost your ID, had your identity cloned, or still use the old ‘green mamba’, here’s how you can apply for a smart ID online.

The number of people who stopped paying their TV licenses increased dramatically from 2019 to 2023 according to an SABC board chair member.

It’s good news for Braai Day and the Heritage Day long weekend. Here are the best prices you’ll find for braai essentials.

SA e-hailing drivers go on strike, amidst a backdrop of diminishing income and violent attacks by rival taxi associations.

The mobile company is launching a new, first-of-its-kind package. Here’s how you can get FREE calls on MTN, and more …

Here’s why the UK delaying the ICE ban to 2035 is a lifeline for South Africa’s vehicle manufacturing industry.

Will the Reserve Bank hike interest rates? We’ll find out tomorrow (21 September 2023). But let’s try preempt the outcome now.

In a basket comparison, Checkers overtakes Shoprite. And Pick n Pay and Woolworths stay stable. These are the cheapest groceries this WEEK.

There are reports of a widespread PayFast technical issue that left many retailers stranded, unable to process payments this morning.

There’s no reason to waste your day queuing when you can use these excellent online traffic resources instead. We list the best here.

If you’re thinking of not submitting your tax return this year, be warned. SARS is going after tax defaulters in 2023 in a BIG way.

Following the recent shakeup for Transaction Capital, it’s business as usual at WeBuyCars, says CEO Faan van der Walt.

Reconciliation by the Department of Social Development finds billions of SASSA SRD grant payments remain unfulfilled for the year. But why?

It looks like SASSA SRD grants here to stay, as government comes to terms with spending cuts ahead of the mid-term budget announcement.

If you’re in a hurry or don’t want the hassle, a third-party license renewal service is the answer. We compare prices and services in SA.

Here’s the reason for last week’s SASSA grant payment problems and how you can sidestep them in the future.

Between Checkers, Pick n Pay, Shoprite and Woolworths, which is SA’s favourite supermarket? Mzansi has spoken, here’s what you VOTED.

Knowing how much it costs to renew your vehicle license isn’t as simple as it sounds. We break it down per province after adjustments.

Stellantis, the group behind Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Fiat, Jeep, Opel and Peugeot is investing billions into SA with a new plant in Coega.

Time is ticking for South Africans to file before the 2023 tax return deadline. If you DON’T, you’ll be liable for the following penalties.

The Finance Minister’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on November 1 2023 is when the fate of SASSA SRD grants will be decided.

New-energy and more fuel-efficient vehicles point to a bleak outlook for SASOL in the future, warns the company.

The National Treasury warns of the end of SASSA SRD grants, unless government cuts spending or increases taxes. Here’s what it means for YOU.

Following the recent eight-day taxi strike, the City of Cape Town clampdown has yielded massive results, reports Western Cape government.

We’ve spoken to the experts and compared the market to provide you with the best way to finance solar power solutions for your home.

It’s the tax season 2023 countdown. How much time do you have left to file your tax return? We’ve got details and eFiling pointers for you.

Here’s how SA internet providers ranked in a recent review. The top and worst on the list WILL surprise you.

Here’s the one deduction SARS really doesn’t want you to know about, because it will cost the government millions annually.

7 major political parties have formed an SA opposition alliance in the run-up to the 2024 national elections. These are their members …

With a massive increase looming next week, we look at how SA’s fuel price compares to other countries. Where we rank will surprise you.

In a shocking discovery, thousands of SA companies aren’t paying employees’ pension, says a financial-sector watchdog. Is yours on this list?

Inflation and interest rate hikes have pushed South African’s debt levels sky high. Here’s how bad the debt-to-income ratio really is.

Finally, Uber speaks up against criticism of its dilapidated fleet, poor drivers, cancelled trips, strikes and incidents of crime.

To cover the cost-of-living crisis, more South Africans are turning to personal loans, despite them having the HIGHEST borrowing cost.

SA’s unemployed are struggling to find work not due to a shortage of jobs but a lack of training and support, says economist.

If you’re thinking of installing solar at your home, you’ve GOT TO read this first. These are the best solar energy hotspots in the country.

After the inclusion of six new members states, here is what the world is saying about BRICS+. And it’s not all positive.

How we work has changed massively since COVID. Did you know in many cases you CAN claim tax on a home office? Here’s what you’ll need …

President Cyril Ramaphosa and South Africa lauded for their pivotal role in securing six new BRICS members. Here’s what the world has to say.

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has given a rare lifeline to motorists with enforcement orders. But not for long …

A pilot study has revealed what a 4-day workweek in SA would look like. And the results are mixed due to some uniquely South African traits.

It appears China is not a fan of all of SA’s policies, saying it will invest more in the country if and when BEE is relaxed.

With two months left before 2023 tax submissions close, we’re answering the question: can you dispute an Additional Assessment issue by SARS?

While great in theory and a way out for South Africa’s ailing Rand, a BRICS Currency will never work, say experts. Here’s why …

It’s too late for this tax season, but if you want to save yourself tax for next year, here’s how you can start …

The politicking set to take place has attracted international attention on the BRICS Summit like never before. Here’s what you need to know.

R415-billion worth of deals expected to be signed between SA and China at 15th BRICS Summit. Here’s what the agreements will entail.

In only President Xi Jinping’s second overseas trip this year, here’s what we can expect from China’s state visit to SA.

By allowing the private sector to produce power and return it to the grid, ESKOM is confident it will wheel out of loadshedding.

The minister hopes to conclude a solar deal with China at this week’s BRICS Summit that could mark the beginning of the end of loadshedding.

High on the agenda for the summit are nations that want to join BRICS. Who are they, who supports them, and what can they bring to the table?

President Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Sunday ahead of this week’s BRICS Summit, affirming South Africa’s neutrality within the bloc.

Under investment by municipalities, R63-billion mounting debt, and illegal connections to blame for battling Eskom infrastructure.

One of the discussion points at the 15th summit of Southern Hemisphere nations will be a BRICS currency. If it goes ahead, how will it work?

It’s called the Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) and here’s what you can do if you need tax relief from SARS.

Latest figures confirm cash-strapped South Africans aren’t saving enough, which could prove seriously detrimental to their long-term future.

The Mother City has announced 60 electric Golden Arrow Busses will be on the roads by 2024. Here’s how much they’ll cost the city.

Every tax season we all hope for a refund. But what if after filing you owe SARS? We’ll take you through the process step by step.

Of course you can. The Foschini Group (TFG) and bash have a new partnership that allows you to pay your TFG account online. Let’s explain …

The SASOL share price has dropped dramatically amid alarms over heavy pollution at its Secunda facility and a R35-billion impairment.

Like clockwork, every filing season South Africans ask the same question: Why isn’t my income tax refund bigger? Here are the reasons …

The visa backlog has nothing to do with people getting out, but rather workers who can’t get into South Africa to fill skills shortages.

To improve its service this year, the taxman has initiated a few important changes to SARS eFiling that you should familiarise yourself with.

If the September fuel-price hike is as high as anticipated, it could push consumer inflation above the Reserve Bank’s upper limit.

Next week’s 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg is a golden opportunity for the country to claw back much-needed investment.

It’s easy. SARS has launched a new dashboard that allows you to track your tax return online. Click here for all the details.

Electricity minister admits Eskom spent R12 billion on diesel in the last four months to keep South Africa’s economy going.

Damage to two major undersea cables in one day means your internet connection could be disrupted this month.

Here’s what you do if after submitting your income tax return you receive a SARS Additional Assessment notice.

The government is receiving billions in foreign funding for a renewable energy plan, but it can’t get its act together.

SARS says you don’t need to but failing to file a tax return in 2023 could see you miss out on a healthy refund. Here’s why.