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National Consumer Commission investigates sanitary pads for harmful chemicals
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (660+ words) For millions of South African women and girls, sanitary pads are as routine as bread and milk in the monthly grocery basket. They're trusted. They're necessary. They're rarely questioned. Now, that trust is being tested. The National Consumer Commission (NCC)…...
Sanral Considers Special Toll Roads for Heavy Freight as Budget Cuts Bite and Rail Shift Accelerates
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (719+ words) The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) is considering introducing'special toll roads'aimed specifically at heavy freight vehiclesthose whose weight and volume are rapidly deteriorating parts of the country's road network. Board chairThemba Mhambitold Parliament's Select Committee on Public Infrastructure on…...
What to expect from Enoch Godongwana’s 2026 budget speech
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (892+ words) If last year's VAT drama left South Africans clutching their wallets, today's budget speech by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to strike a very different tone. According to political economy analyst Daniel Silke, this will likely be a "feel…...
Lesufi admits local government crisis but says coalitions are turning the tide
10+ hour, 48+ min ago (1015+ words) When Panyaza Lesufi stepped up to deliver his State of the Province Address in southern Johannesburg on Monday night, he didn't sugarcoat it. Local government, he said, is where the state feels its weakest. And in Gauteng, residents don't need…...
Family-friendly weekend planner Johannesburg suburbs 2026
21+ hour, 5+ min ago (762+ words) Family & Kids Things to do This Weekend If you have ever tried to plan a family weekend in Johannesburg, you will know the feeling. One minute you are scrolling endlessly; the next, you are negotiating with a toddler who wants…...
Best free things to do in Johannesburg in 2026 without spending a cent
22+ hour, 25+ min ago (849+ words) Free Things to Do Things to do This Weekend Free Things to Do Weekend Guides Free Things to Do Outdoor & Parks Weekend Guides Johannesburg has always had a reputation. Fast-paced. Expensive. All about hustle. But spend a little time here,…...
Clover warns SA dairy exports face collapse over FMD rules
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (268+ words) Best of Johannesburg Business Business Power & Utilities Tech MILK INDUSTRY AT SIGNIFICANT RISK Current application of FMD control measures for dairy products is inconsistent, non'standardised and exceeds international standards, says Clover SA Clover SA has warned that the inconsistent, non-standardised…...
Comic Con Cape Town extends Children’s Hospital partnership for 2026
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (378+ words) Culture Craze Things to do Culture Craze This Weekend Building on a highly successful collaboration in 2025, Comic Con Cape Town is proud to announce the Children's Hospital as its official charity partner once again for 2026, marking the continuation of a…...
Anele Mdoda sparks outrage after Bolt driver murder
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (710+ words) Culture Craze Things to do Culture Craze This Weekend When news broke that a young Bolt driver had been murdered in Pretoria West, the country recoiled. But the tragedy soon turned into a broader, heated debate after media personality Anele…...
Ramaphosa’s unemployment record: SA jobless rate climbs to 31.4%
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (772+ words) South Africa woke up this week to a familiar feeling. Relief, yes. But also reality. On 17 February 2026, Statistics South Africa released the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the fourth quarter of 2025. The headline number showed a slight improvement. The…...