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DStv shakes up packages: Here’s what you’ll pay from 17 September
DStv is overhauling its packages for the first time in 15 years, introducing new entertainment and sports options while shifting some of its...
Takealot shoppers now need to spend R750 to qualify for free delivery
Takealot shoppers will have to put a little more into their baskets before qualifying for free delivery after the online retailer increased its...
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...
SASSA August 2026 Payment Dates: Grants Under Review Will Be Paid Later
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has reminded beneficiaries whose grants have been selected for review that they will not receive payment...
Eskom wants an 8.83% electricity price hike from April 2027
South Africans could face another electricity price increase next year, with an average 8.83% Eskom tariff hike proposed for the 2027/2028 financial year....
September 4, 2026