Articles

  • 1 week ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Khulekani Magubane |Sibongile Mashaba |Freddy Mavunda

    Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago. File image The Reserve Bank's decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 7.25% has been welcomed as a positive move which will bring much relief to consumers. Governor Lesetja Kganyago on Thursday announced the second repo rate cut of the year, saying higher trade barriers and global uncertainty dampen the global growth outlook.

  • 2 months ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Michelle Banda |Sibongile Mashaba |Antonio Muchave

    Hundreds of people in Gauteng took part in #JusticeforCwecwe protests over the rape of a seven-year-old girl in October last year. There’s been an alarming increase in the abuse and sexual harassment of pupils by teachers in South African schools, with 111 cases reported to the Education Labour Relations Council in 2024/2025.

  • 2 months ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Sibongile Mashaba |Jeanette Chabalala |Lindile Sifile |Esa Alexander

    Finance minister Enoch Godongwana delivers his 2025 budget speech in Cape Town on Wednesday. He has announced a revised VAT increase. The government has expanded the basket of zero-rated food items as it increased VAT to 16% by the 2026/27 financial year, but analysts say this hike will drive the prices of essential goods adding strain to households. A 0.5 percentage point increase will be implemented from May this year and another half a percentage point increase effected in April next year.

  • Jan 20, 2025 | sowetanlive.co.za | Sibongile Mashaba

    This year is 20-20-thrive. Thrive means to grow, flourish and develop. What this means is, many of us have set goals we want to achieve over the next 11 months and few days remaining this year, say the writer. With the first month of the new year almost over, it's probably a good time to pause and reflect on your overall health. Maybe you've only been to the gym once and you're not eating those greens. We're here to listen and won't judge.

  • Jan 8, 2025 | sowetanlive.co.za | Sibongile Mashaba

    And just like that it’s back to reality. The new year allows us to start on a clean slate. I’ve seen so many people posting on social media, saying they do not want to finish 2025 the same way they closed 2024 — with no savings. I must say, it is refreshing to see people taking savings seriously as South Africans are known for not saving.

Contact details

Socials & Sites

Try JournoFinder For Free

Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.

Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →