There was a time when South Africans camped outside stores, queued for hours, and lunged for discounted TVs like it was a competitive sport. But recently, the Black Friday buzz seems to have faded. With tighter household budgets, rising skepticism about “fake specials,” and online shopping fatigue, many shoppers are
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has announced a nationwide vaccination drive against foot-and-mouth disease, with millions of doses set to roll out from early next year, starting in the hardest-hit provinces. The Western Cape recently reported a controlled outbreak in the Cape Winelands, which officials say is under control. KwaZulu-Natal remains
Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating alleged interference in the police and judicial system is still waiting for input from Speaker Thoko Didiza on whether its term will be extended. The committee, which is probing allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is expected to conclude its work on Friday.
The Western Cape government has voiced strong opposition to the draft Business Licensing Bill in its current form. The legislation, which seeks to empower local councils to grant preferential business licenses to small businesses owned by disadvantaged groups, has raised concerns about its practicality and impact. MEC for Agriculture, Economic
Across South Africa, the relationship between landlords and tenants is under increasing strain. What should be a straightforward arrangement has, for many, become a source of stress, tension, and frequent conflict. Landlords report tenants who stop paying rent unexpectedly, disappear without warning, or fail to take care of properties. Conversely,
The City of Cape Town is taking legal action after a group allegedly tried to remove the appointed security company at the new MyCiTi Spine Road depots and replace it with their preferred contractor. According to the City, the group arrived on Monday and forced the security team off the
The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has confirmed that just over 12,000 South Africans have registered on the Nusuk Hajj platform for Hajj 1447H / 2026, and that the Nusuk team is currently verifying all applicants. This comes as the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah officially approves
The basic education department is calling on schools to immediately dismiss any educator listed on the National Register for Sex Offenders. This reminder comes as the country marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. To strengthen protections for learners, the DBE
The National Treasury has released a draft discussion paper proposing a national online gambling tax, inviting public comment ahead of the 30 January deadline. The paper highlights the rapid growth of online gambling in South Africa, noting its social consequences and the burden of problem gambling on society. The Treasury
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
