461 Makhubu has held the position of deputy commissioner since 2023. After much anticipation and doubt that a new commissioner for the South African Revenue Services (Sars) would be appointed in time,…
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Gaping holes in South African government cyber defences
478 Nearly two-thirds of South African government entities assessed by the auditor-general have notable weaknesses in their cybersecurity defences, with penetration testing revealing that multiple government environments were breached during the 2024/2025…
PMI increases in March, but manufacturing remains under pressure
388 Data revealed that the slight improvement mostly reflects ongoing supply disruptions, not stronger demand. Absa’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose by 1.6 points to 49 in March, but this does not…
Spending tips for Easter without breaking the bank
490 Consumers should spend money cautiously this Easter as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on South Africa’s economic outlook. Easter is usually a time when families hit the road, gather…
Best Beginner’s Guide to Building Multiple Income Streams
336 Beginner’s Guide to Building Multiple Income Streams (Real Steps to Financial Security) If you’ve ever felt nervous relying on just your monthly salary, you’re not alone. In today’s economy, job stability…
EV charging start-up Charge bypasses JSE for token-based raise
435 Charge chairman Joubert Roux Off-grid EV charging infrastructure company Charge (formerly Zero Carbon Charge) is planning a public investment offering in the coming months, bypassing the JSE in favour of a…
RAF ordered to pay 209 road accident victims R47m in 30 days
343 The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has been compelled by the Klerksdorp Regional Court to comply with all valid and existing court orders granted in favour of 209 road accident victims, and…
Synthesis helps financial enterprises transform with new Gemini Enterprise
347 Digicloud Africa partner Synthesis is taking the lead in terms of local Google Gemini Enterprise implementations, becoming the first of its partners to deploy the latest Google Cloud AI-powered agentic platform…
South Africa’s spam call crisis
446 Your phone rings. It’s an unknown number. You stare at the screen, let it ring out and wait to see if a WhatsApp message follows. Sound familiar? You’re not alone –…
Cost-of-living report highlights severe household financial strain
263 Prices of essential utilities like electricity and water have skyrocketed far beyond the national inflation rate over the last six years. The Competition Commission has painted a grim picture of the…