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South Africans relying on overdrafts to make ends meet: report
Though consumer sentiment continues to improve in 2025, South Africans are still under severe financial strain, according to DebtBusters’ Q3 2025 debt index report.
Cost of basic core foods piling pressure on households, study finds
Struggling South Africans are paying more for core foods – bought first to ensure families don’t go hungry – than they did a year ago.
Sassa to roll out mandatory biometrics nationally from September 1
The South African Social Security Agency will introduce a mandatory biometrics enrolment system at all its offices from September 1 in a bid to detect fraudulent activities.
Alleged cable thieves' fiery deaths cause blackout in Isipingo
Parts of Isipingo, south of Durban, were plunged into darkness after two alleged cable thieves burnt to death while tampering with a power box on Tuesday.
Ballito residents warned of indecent exposure by young man
Ballito residents have been warned to be on the lookout for a young man who has been indecently exposing himself to women in the popular KwaZulu-Natal north coast town.
Despite VAT exemption, some zero-rated food prices increased in past 12 months
Despite being exempt from VAT, the prices of some zero-rated foods increased by 4.1% over the past 12 months, according to the latest Household Affordability Index report.
Two teens die in separate Father's Day crashes in KZN
Two Pietermaritzburg families are mourning the loss of their teenage sons killed in separate accidents on Father’s Day.
Cold and rain predicted as KZN hosts 98th Comrades, snow on Monday
Very cold and rainy conditions have been predicted for KwaZulu-Natal from Sunday — the day the province hosts the 98th Comrades Marathon.
Unexpected guest makes surprise arrival at Umhlanga baby shower
Guests at a baby shower hosted at a posh Umhlanga restaurant got more than they bargained for when the mum-to-be gave birth to a bouncing baby girl.
Brace for traffic congestion during first of three long weekends
The N3 Toll Concession has warned motorists to expect congested traffic conditions and slower travel times as the first of three consecutive long weekends is about to kick off.
