Mthobisi Nozulela

Junior Multimedia Journalist

More banks join Home Affairs’ digital drive for IDs and passports

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Minister Leon Schreiber announces the expansion of South Africa's Smart ID and passport services as two new banks join the initiative, enhancing accessibility for ...

Ramokgopa defends Eskom’s R5 billion diesel spend to prevent load shedding

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Kgosientsho Ramokgopa addresses Eskom's controversial R5 billion diesel expenditure, emphasising its necessity to prevent load shedding during peak demand this winter ...

Home Affairs expands smart ID and passport services through partnership with Capitec and FNB

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Home Affairs has teamed up with Capitec and FNB to significantly expand access to Smart ID and Passport services across South Africa, promising convenience for citizens ...

WATCH | Taxpayers owe SARS over R500 billion, warns Deputy Commissioner Johnstone Makhubu

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Deputy Commissioner Johnstone Makhubu warns that South African taxpayers owe SARS over R513 billion in unpaid taxes.

Business sector warns Eskom’s court action threatens South Africa’s energy security

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Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) and Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) urge Eskom to cease its legal battles against electricity trading licences, warning ...

Mantashe promises to tackle fuel tampering after R3. 6 billion loss

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Minister Gwede Mantashe outlines a comprehensive strategy to eliminate fuel adulteration.

Do you owe SARS? Easy ways to check your tax debt in 2025

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Tax season is here, and while many South Africans anticipate refunds, others may be surprised to find they owe SARS money. This guide provides easy steps to check ...

Grenades in luggage: ACSA announces plan to terminate screening firm after security breach

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This comes after a passenger passed through security at O. R. Tambo International Airport carrying two training hand grenades in their checked baggage.

Tax season: Don't fall victim to scams, warns SARS

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SARS has issued a warning about scam artists

Watch VideoHow to file your 2025 tax return using the SARS MobiApp

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A guide on how to navigate the 2025 tax filing season with ease!

WATCH | Telkom unveils bold new logo and brand identity

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Telkom, one of South Africa's leading telecom providers, has unveiled a new logo and brand identity aimed at modernising its image and enhancing customer engagement ...

Transnet faces mounting pressure as R13. 5bn cash burn prompts reform calls

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Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busisiwe Mavuso has criticised Transnet's financial mismanagement.

Greylist exit in sight: SA braces for make-or-break Financial Action Task Force inspection

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South Africa is poised for a pivotal moment as an international assessment team arrives next week to evaluate the country's progress in exiting the FATF greylist, ...

SARS pay day: 5. 8 million auto-assessed, R10. 6 billion paid out in refunds

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SARS has auto-assessed 5. 8 million taxpayers for the 2025 season, issuing R10. 6 billion in refunds within 72 hours.

Donald Trump's tariffs could cost South Africa 100,000 jobs

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says the stakes are high and the economic impact will be severe if a deal is not reached.

2025 tax season alert: SARS cautions public about fake refund audit SMS

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With the 2025 tax season approaching, SARS warns taxpayers about a new SMS scam designed to steal personal information.

Watch VideoPublic sector leave payouts could drain R16 billion from state coffers

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Public Service Commission's revelation of R16 billion in unpaid leave benefits could affect nearly 190,000 public sector employees and the state's finances

Municipal debt to Eskom growing by an average of R3 billion a month — Ramokgopa

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Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa warns that municipal debt to Eskom is skyrocketing by R3 billion each month, posing a severe threat to the ...

Middle East tensions could see an increase in SA fuel prices

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South African motorists may soon feel the pinch as petrol prices are projected to rise in July.

Ex-Eskom executive Jan Oberholzer’s battery tender win raises concerns of insider advantage

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he BBC has condemned the R9. 5 billion battery storage contract awarded to Mulilo Energy, questioning the fairness of the process and the role of ex-Eskom COO Jan ...

Watch VideoReady, set, tax! Everything you need to know about the 2025 tax season

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Prepare for the 2025 tax season starting on 7 July! Discover how auto-assessment will simplify your tax returns and what you need to do to ensure a smooth filing ...

To your doorstep | One of SA's largest mobile operators launches exciting new delivery service

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A new pilot service called Shesh@5G has been launched in South Africa, offering rapid delivery of SIM cards and home internet packages within two hours.

Older iPhones and Android models to lose WhatsApp support in June: Are you affected?

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WhatsApp will stop supporting older smartphones like the iPhone 5s and Samsung Galaxy S III from June 1, 2025.

South Africa steps up fight against foot-and-mouth disease with R72 million vaccine order

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In a decisive move, South Africa orders R72 million worth of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines, aiming to restore trade relations and safeguard its livestock industry ...

KZN kings hit the jackpot: Moses Tembe and Sandile Zungu’s Sizekhaya Holdings take over lottery from Ithuba

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Discover the implications of Sizekhaya Holdings linked to Moses Tembe and Sandile Zungu have been awarded South Africa's Fourth National Lottery licence.