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South Africa Faces Sharp Fuel Price Increases in September 2026

South African motorists face steep fuel price increases in September, with diesel expected to rise by almost R3 per litre. Mid-month data from...

UberX to shut down in South Africa on 1 September

Uber will discontinue its UberX ride category across South Africa on 1 September 2026 after more than 12 years of operation. The company...

SASSA September 2026 payment dates and Gold Card deadline

The South African Social Security Agency has confirmed its social grant payment dates for September 2026. Payments begin with the Older Persons Grant...

Women’s leadership drives performance in private capital

Women held 34% of senior leadership positions worldwide in 2025, according to the Grant Thornton Women in Business Report. South Africa performed better...

Fuel prices August: Petrol drops while diesel climbs

South African motorists will pay less for petrol but more for diesel from Wednesday, 5 August 2026, following the latest monthly fuel price...

AI-powered SARS phishing scams surge during 2026 tax filing season

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued an urgent warning over a sophisticated new wave of AI-generated phishing scams targeting taxpayers during...

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Fashion & Beauty News

South African Shweshwe handbags are heading to Paris Fashion Week

From South Africa to Paris, Talitha Oosthuizen is taking one of Mzansi’s most recognisable fabrics onto the international fashion stage. This September, handcrafted...

Self-care doesn’t have to be another thing on your to-do list

Ask a woman what self-care looks like and chances are the answer won’t always involve a spa day, face mask or uninterrupted hour...

The right order to apply your skincare products

If your bathroom shelf is groaning under the weight of serums, acids, peptides, retinoids, moisturisers and masks, you’re not alone. When did skincare...

Five common acne myths debunked for Acne Positivity Day

September 1 is Acne Positivity Day, which focuses on breaking the stigma around acne, challenging unrealistic beauty standards and improving education about skin...

MaXhosa Africa becomes first South African label on official Paris Fashion Week calendar

MaXhosa Africa has become the first South African fashion label to secure an official runway show on the Paris Fashion Week calendar. The...

Louis Vuitton opens new flagship store at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront

Louis Vuitton has unveiled its new Cape Town store at the V&A Waterfront, introducing an elevated luxury shopping experience that combines fashion, art,...

Sports News

Kolbe moves to fullback as Springboks name team for third All Blacks Test

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has opted for continuity for the third Test of the Castle Lager Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry against New...

Kolbe returns as Sacha starts for Springboks in Cape Town Test against All Blacks

The Springboks have made two key changes to their matchday squad for Saturday’s second Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Series Test against...

Champions League draw delivers blockbuster clashes for Europe’s biggest clubs

The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw has delivered a string of heavyweight clashes, with Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and...

Gayton McKenzie says R20m VAR funding is untouched as SAFA faces deadline

Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie says the R20 million allocated for the rollout of Video Assistant Referee technology in South African...