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Big Reads

MTBPS | Treasury keeps pressure on municipalities over unpaid bills

21st October 2026

National Treasury has warned that it will continue enforcing compliance and accountability measures against municipalities that fail to meet their financial obligations,...

Big Reads

Numsa faces asset seizure over members’ R3.1m funeral cover debt

20th October 2026

The National Union of  Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) is facing possible seizure of money in its bank and investment accounts after...

Business

South32 shareholders approve R92bn Alcoa deal

19th October 2026

South32 has approved the sale of the group’s aluminium value chain assets to Alcoa Corporation in a deal worth $5.6 billion (approximately...

News

Cosatu pushes two-pot retirement reform, tax relief and higher wages for workers

18th October 2026

Cosatu’s newly elected leadership is sharpening its focus on retirement reform, tax relief and wage growth as it seeks to ease mounting...

National

Cosatu blasts ANC over ‘backroom deal’ with DA in government of national unity

18th October 2026

Labour federation Cosatu has taken a sharp swipe at the ANC, accusing it of negotiating behind its alliance partners’ backs to broker...

Big Reads

NUMSA top brass face fresh court battle over congress preparations

16th October 2026

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is facing a fresh legal challenge over its internal governance, with seven members...

Business

Christmas stokvel fraudster sentenced to 10 years, company fined R1 million

16th October 2026

A Christmas stokvel scheme that promised members groceries, alcoholic beverages and household essentials has ended in a 10-year prison sentence for the...

Breaking News

Mike Shingange wins Cosatu presidency despite suspension controversy

14th October 2026

Chants rose above the noise of delegates as Mike Shingange was announced as the new president of the Congress of South African...

Politics

WATCH | Mantashe walks out of Cosatu congress over speaking order

12th October 2026

ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe staged a walkout at the Cosatu reconvened 15th National Congress after refusing to address the congress before the...

Business

South African households running on empty

11th October 2026

The economy is approaching a critical crossroads as a record fuel-price shock coincides with high interest rates, rising inflation risks, soaring unemployment...