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What the Reserve Bank Interest Rate Decision Means for Your Pocket South Africans are once again bracing for the ripple effects of the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) latest interest rate decision. As the central bank announced a 0.5 percentage point hike in the repo rate last week, consumers, homeowners, and businesses across the country are keen to understand what …

Johannesburg — South Africa’s minibus taxi industry, which carries an estimated 65% of the country’s daily commuters, has once again been plunged into turmoil as a nationwide taxi strike disrupted transport services for days. The strike, which began on Monday and spread rapidly across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape, left thousands stranded, sparking frustration, economic losses, and renewed questions …

South African motorists will face another increase in petrol prices this week, adding pressure to household budgets already stretched by rising living costs. The Automobile Association (AA) confirmed that from Wednesday, July 17, 2025, the price of 95 ULP petrol will increase by approximately 52 cents per litre, while 93 ULP and diesel will also see notable adjustments. Petrol Prices …

By Tafadzwa Shoko Johannesburg — South Africa continues to grapple with one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the world. According to Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the first quarter of 2025, the youth unemployment rate — defined as those aged 15 to 34 — stands at a staggering 67.2%. This figure reflects a persistent challenge …

By Staff Reporter | 12 July 2025 Cape Town – As Parliament reconvenes for its third sitting of the year, land reform is once again at the centre of South Africa’s political discourse. With deadlines looming for key legislative reforms and rising frustration among landless communities, the question being asked is whether 2025 will mark a turning point—or simply another …

Life After Matric: Why So Many South African Students Are Struggling to Get into Varsity Every December, South Africa celebrates its matriculants—thousands of bright young faces in gowns and caps, hopeful for a fresh start. But for a growing number, that sense of possibility halts the moment results hit. Behind the certificates and celebrations lies a stark reality: many matriculants …

TikTok Drama in SA Schools: Are Teachers Losing Control of Classrooms? In recent years, a new wave of classroom turmoil in South African schools has emerged—not due to traditional disruptions, but from the increasingly prevalent phenomenon of TikTok-related drama. Viral videos showcasing fights, pranks, embarrassing teacher moments, and student-teacher confrontations have raised questions: Are educators losing authority, or are students …

Crime in SA: These Are the Most Dangerous Cities Right Now According to SAPS Stats South Africa remains one of the countries with the highest crime rates in the world, and the latest statistics from the South African Police Service (SAPS) paint a sobering picture. From violent murders to hijackings and house robberies, certain cities are emerging as crime hotspots …

Load Shedding Back Again? Eskom’s Latest Update on South Africa’s Energy Crisis By Tafadzwa Shoko As winter tightens its grip on South Africa in July 2025, concerns are rising over whether Eskom will reintroduce load shedding. After months of uninterrupted power, the utility’s latest data paints a cautiously optimistic picture—but also highlights that risks remain. The big question is: are …

Academic Degrees That Are Going to Be Replaced by AI With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a number of academic qualifications have been relegated to the dungeon of academic history due to the sheer prowess of AI in comparison to human input. One of these degrees is news writing. Many media houses are now cutting costs by reducing the …