ArcelorMittal Disaster Alert – ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has dropped a bombshell – the company plans to shut down its long steel products operations by 30 September 2025, putting up to 3,500 South African workers at immediate risk of losing their jobs. This announcement has triggered widespread concern in the steel industry, with unions, government … Read more
Repo Rate – After months of financial pressure on South African households, there’s a glimmer of hope. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has decided to hold the repo rate steady at 7.25% following its July 2025 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. While this means no immediate relief, many economists believe that the central bank … Read more
South Africa Job Crisis – South Africa’s unemployment crisis continues to darken the economic skies in July 2025, with the latest data showing the official unemployment rate hovering at 32.1%. While economists had hoped for recovery signs after marginal economic growth in Q1 and Q2, the job market remains stagnant—particularly for the youth. The persistently … Read more
Fuel Price Update Today – South Africans are waking up to yet another blow to their pockets as fuel prices surge yet again. From 25 July 2025, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) confirmed a steep hike: petrol will rise by R1.08 per litre and diesel by a shocking R1.34 per litre. This … Read more
Bird Flu – Gauteng is facing a major agricultural and food supply crisis as the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus sweeps across the province, forcing the closure of multiple poultry farms and disrupting the region’s chicken supply chain. The outbreak, which was confirmed by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) earlier … Read more
Mitsubishi Xforce – The wait is finally over. Mitsubishi Motors is officially set to launch the all-new Mitsubishi Xforce on 27 January 2025, and it’s already turning heads in the compact SUV segment. Packed with a futuristic HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system and a smooth CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), the Xforce is being hailed as … Read more
R27 Billion Budget – The South African government has officially added R27 billion to the national budget for 2025, specifically allocated for pensions, welfare grants, and public healthcare. While hailed as a crucial step towards alleviating poverty and strengthening public services, many economists and citizens are asking: is this increase enough to meet the growing … Read more
Lamborghini Plug-In Urus SE – Lamborghini is turning up the heat in South Africa’s luxury SUV segment with the announcement of the Urus SE Plug-In Hybrid. Set to hit South African dealerships by the end of 2025, the super-SUV has already sparked a wave of excitement among enthusiasts and elite buyers. With a staggering price … Read more
Wildlife Crisis – The wildlife community is reeling after the horrifying discovery of 90 dead vultures near Kruger National Park in South Africa, all reportedly poisoned in a single incident. This mass killing, which occurred in early July 2025, has triggered outrage among conservationists and wildlife officials who are calling it one of the worst … Read more
Excise Duty Hike – The 2025 national budget has landed with a blow to South Africa’s drinkers and smokers. While there’s some relief with no hike in VAT or personal income tax, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has delivered a stealthy punch through a sharp increase in excise duties on alcohol and tobacco. Starting July 2025, … Read more