South African families are increasingly reconsidering traditional education choices as private school fees continue to climb, prompting a noticeable shift toward homeschooling across the country. Cost pressures and system challenges reshape education choices Private education in South Africa has become significantly more expensive over the past decade, placing it out of reach for many middle-income…
A major investment in luxury marine infrastructure is set to reshape Cape Town’s position in the global yachting market, with the V&A Waterfront confirming plans to build a new superyacht marina. The project, known as the Quay 7 Superyacht Marina, will form part of the broader R20-billion expansion of the Granger Bay precinct and is…
South Africa’s largest retail bank by customer numbers, Capitec, has issued a fresh warning about a growing wave of scams involving malicious mobile applications designed to take control of users’ devices and drain their bank accounts. The warning comes amid a rise in sophisticated fraud schemes that combine social media advertising, direct messaging, and human…
South Africans may soon face a sharp increase in fuel prices, with the National Treasury indicating it has limited capacity to cushion the blow. Rising global oil prices, driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East, are expected to push local petrol and diesel costs significantly higher in the coming weeks. global oil shock drives…
South Africa’s automotive sector is facing renewed scrutiny after more than 100 luxury SUVs were flagged for potential mechanical faults linked to transmission performance. Transmission fault raises safety risks Lexus South Africa has initiated a recall affecting specific units of its LX500d range following concerns identified in the vehicle’s transmission system. According to the National…
Google has expanded the language capabilities of its artificial intelligence tools, adding support for several widely spoken African languages, including four commonly used in South Africa. The technology company confirmed that its AI-powered search features — AI Overviews and AI Mode — can now respond in Afrikaans, isiZulu, Sesotho and Setswana, in addition to English….
Residents raise concerns over air quality Residents in several areas of Johannesburg have reported an unpleasant smell lingering in the air since the weekend, sparking renewed concern about air pollution in the city. Numerous people took to social media to complain about the persistent odour, with many describing it as similar to rotten eggs —…
Airlines face sharp jump in jet fuel costs Air travellers in South Africa may soon pay more for flights after airlines announced a temporary fuel surcharge following a dramatic rise in aviation fuel prices linked to instability in the Middle East. Low-cost carrier FlySafair confirmed that it will introduce the surcharge from 12 March 2026…
South Africa’s energy regulator has approved Eskom’s tariff increases for the 2026/27 financial year, but the changes could push household electricity bills higher than the headline figures suggest. Tariffs rising in 2026 Eskom direct customers will face an average increase of 8.76% from April 2026, while municipal customers will see a 9.01% increase starting in…
South Africa’s Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has reassured the public that sanitary products available in the country remain safe to use despite recent research identifying small amounts of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in menstrual products. The comments came after a study conducted by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Free State earlier in…
