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National water crisis looming in South Africa

South Africa’s ageing water infrastructure managed by municipalities is pushing the country away from reliable and safe water supplies.

Food inflation eases, but uncertain crops slow wider relief

While the outlook for global crops is improving from the tumultuous weeks after Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the threats of drought, flooding and blistering heat are keeping supplies tight and price...

Proposed change for by-laws around animal slaughter in South Africa

Minister of cooperative governance and traditional affairs, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says that the government is not currently looking to put forward any national regulations to govern the religious ...

Here’s the planned school calendar for 2025 – and two big changes that should be in effect by then

The Department of Basic Education has published the proposed school calendar for 2025.

39 new jobs added to South Africa’s critical skills list – a massive boost for healthcare

The Department of Home Affair’s altest revision to South Africa’s critical skills list will be a massive boon for the country’s healthcare sector, says legal firm Webber Wentzel.

10 bursaries offered by companies and government in South Africa right now

Bursaries South Africa provides 10 scholarships available to students in South Africa for August and September.

New school calendar for South Africa cuts down on holidays

The Department of Basic Education has gazetted the confirmed school calendar for 2024, adding to the calendar for 2023  – published earlier this year.

Cape Town gets another direct flight to the USA

Delta airlines alongside United have announced new nonstop routes from US major metros to Cape Town International Airport.

These are the best-performing public schools in South Africa

The Department of Basic Education was asked to identify the top-performing schools in every province in South Africa, and identified over 320 and public and private schools that attained a 100% pas...

How much the average domestic worker is paid in South Africa

Domestic workers in South Africa are still being severely underpaid – despite being brought up to 100% of the national minimum wage in 2022.

Major change for maintenance and divorce in South Africa

A new ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal has resulted in a change to how maintenance is required for a child during divorce proceedings.

Massive food price increases in South Africa – here’s what you’re paying more for

The latest Household Affordability Index by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity group (PMBEJD) shows that food prices continued to climb in July.