News you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on May 7, 2025
It’s Wednesday, May 7, 2025 — time for a wrap on the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond.
News you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on May 6, 2025
It’s Tuesday, May 6, 2025 — time for a wrap on the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond.
News you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on May 5, 2025
It’s Monday, May 5, 2025 — time for a wrap on the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond.
Which South African banks offer the most affordable accounts?
The Bank Cost Report for 2025 by Solidarity Research Institute has unveiled a comprehensive analysis of the most affordable bank accounts.
Woolworths resolves supply issues, promises full shelves by week's end
Woolworths has reassured customers that their shelves will be fully stocked by the end of the week, following shortages experienced last week.
South African consumer confidence in property market hits 10-year high, boosting optimism for 2025
Consumer confidence in the South African property market has reached a decade high at 87%, according to the Absa Homeowner Sentiment Index.
Over 600 desperate job seekers flood Durban restaurant for just 50 positions
More than 600 desperate job seekers queued outside a Durban restaurant competing for just 50 positions, highlighting South Africa's dire unemployment crisis in a viral TikTok video that has sparked nationwide concern.
KZN MEC meets e-hailing industry to clarify operating license concerns
The KZN MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, will engage with the e-hailing sector to resolve concerns surrounding operating licenses.
Woolworths faces meat, vegetable shortages amid supplier issues and heavy rain
Woolworths faces significant challenges as heavy rains and supply chain issues lead to alarming shortages of fresh produce and meat, leaving customers frustrated.
How the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision affects you and your home loan
Ahead of the interest rate decision on March 20, 2025, the spotlight is on the significant relationship between interest rates and home loans.
Two-pot retirement system: what is the long-term impact?
Fund members show interest in tapping into their retirement savings through the two-pot retirement system but what is the long-term impact?
Understanding internet pricing: How to find the cheapest ISP in South Africa
Discover how choosing the right ISP can enhance your connectivity and save you money in South Africa.
Revealed: How South Africans are spending their money in 2025
A comprehensive DebtBusters study reveals surprising spending patterns across South African income groups, with the lowest earners spending 50% on groceries while high-income households prioritise insurance and retirement savings.
First-time homebuyers in South Africa are getting older and making different choices
The landscape of first-time homebuying in South Africa is changing, with statistics revealing a marked rise in the age of first-time buyers.
How SMEs can be successful on TikTok
TikTok started out as a playful platform for teenagers and has now evolved into a vital marketing tool for businesses of all sizes.
Sixty60 grocery delivery service expanded to Shoprite stores after Checkers success
The Shoprite Group has announced the expansion of its Sixty60 grocery delivery service, making it more accessible to South Africans.
Which streaming services offer the best value for South Africans?
In an era where entertainment is at our fingertips, the landscape of streaming services in South Africa is as diverse as it is alluring.
Meet the superbillionaires: A new class of the ultra-rich emerges in 2025
In a groundbreaking shift of global wealth dynamics, 2025 witnesses the emergence of an exclusive club of 24 individuals whose personal fortunes exceed $50 billion each, with Elon Musk topping the list at over $400 billion.
'What you're missing out on': Job seeker's viral response to Accenture rejection
A South African professional's candid LinkedIn response to Accenture's job rejection has sparked intense debate about job seeking, corporate hiring practices, and professional resilience, garnering hundreds of responses from the business community.
Salary increases forecasted for 2025 as South Africa's economic outlook brightens
South African workers can expect higher take-home pay in 2025, with average salaries reaching R18,098 and GDP growth projected at 1. 7%, signalling a strengthening economy despite challenges.
Betting app error sparks dispute over Hollywoodbets payout
A Gauteng punter's R70,000 potential winnings are in dispute after Hollywoodbets acknowledged a technical glitch that displayed incorrect odds on their betting app.
From engineers to managers: Why the world is recruiting South African talent
From Europe to Asia, South African professionals are in high demand across multiple sectors including engineering, healthcare, and management.
Two-pot retirement system withdrawals - weigh the pros and cons
Two-pot retirement system withdrawals must be considered from several perspectives before being accepted as a solution for financial challenges.
South African salaries surge: Take-home pay hits R18,098 in positive economic shift
South African workers are experiencing their strongest salary growth in years, with average take-home pay jumping to R18,098 in January 2025, signalling a promising economic recovery.
Turn waste into power: Redisa's solution to South Africa's load shedding energy crisis
South Africa could transform its mounting waste problem into a power generation solution, as Redisa reveals how waste-to-energy technology could generate 100MW of electricity for every two million tons of waste processed, potentially offering relief from persistent load shedding while addressing environmental concerns.