3.2% Inflation – South Africa is facing a brutal mid-year economic shock as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July 2025 crossed the 3.2% mark, triggering panic among households already buckling under financial pressure. The surge is being driven primarily by rising food and fuel prices, with experts warning that the worst may not be … Read more
iCAUR EVs – The South African automobile market is preparing for a jolt as China’s electrifying SUV giant, iCAUR, officially lands on 29 August 2025. With a fierce promise to revolutionise EV mobility and dethrone petrol-powered rivals, iCAUR is set to flood South African highways with its bold electric vehicles, boasting top-tier features, luxury interiors, … Read more
New Electricity Scheme – In a bold step towards a greener and more energy-efficient future, Cape Town has launched a landmark electricity rebate scheme that promises significant savings for solar-powered households. Starting 20 July 2025, eligible residents with rooftop solar systems will see their monthly electricity bills drop dramatically, thanks to new incentives announced by … Read more
G20 Mega Finance Decisions – The world is watching as South Africa hosts the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting starting 16 July 2025. This high-stakes summit is expected to reshape global economic strategies with a focus on debt sustainability, digital finance, tax reforms, and infrastructure funding. With major economies converging in Cape … Read more
Cape Town Water Plan – Cape Town’s water crisis is no longer a looming threat — it’s a reality that residents are living with every day. Following the infamous “Day Zero” scare of 2018, the city has taken bold steps to secure water supply in the face of climate change, population growth, and repeated droughts. … Read more
SA Flooding Fake News – In July 2025, South Africa finds itself in the grip of a digital storm, as fake news and misinformation spread across the internet with alarming speed. From manipulated headlines to deepfake videos and fraudulent government notices, the nation is witnessing a dangerous surge in content designed to deceive. Social media … Read more
Bird Flu – South Africa is once again in the grip of a deadly outbreak as the highly contagious H5N1 bird flu strain has now reached Limpopo province. Following a series of alarming reports from Gauteng and Mpumalanga earlier this year, the sudden spread into Limpopo has put the entire poultry industry on red alert. … Read more
Stage 6 Loadshedding – South Africa has once again been plunged into darkness as Eskom reintroduces Stage 6 loadshedding, effective immediately. The announcement, made late Monday evening, follows the unexpected collapse of multiple generating units at the Camden and Majuba power stations — two key facilities responsible for supplying a significant chunk of the nation’s … Read more
Eastern Cape Schools Closed – In the wake of the devastating floods that struck Eastern Cape in late June 2025, the provincial government has announced that public schools will remain closed until at least 22 July. What initially appeared to be a short-term disruption has now spiraled into a full-blown crisis, as the scale of … Read more
R2315 Child Grant – In a significant move aimed at easing the burden on South Africa’s most vulnerable citizens, the government has announced a substantial increase in social grants as part of Budget 2025. The Old Age Pension will rise to R2,315 per month, while the Child Support Grant is set at R560 monthly. This … Read more