Water services in South Africa deteriorating – despite billions spent on projects
Water and sanitation minister Senzo Mchunu states that there is an “abnormality” in South Africa where community water services continue to decrease– regardless of his department making considerable grant allotments to different jobs. In his spending plan vote speech provided to parliament on Friday (13…
South Africa’s passport risks losing value as it’s used by more criminals
South Africa’s passport could be devalued further in the coming years as international criminal syndicates are increasingly using it for illicit activities, says prof Johan Burger, policing expert at the Institute of Security Studies. Speaking to TimesLive, Burger highlighted a recent incident where South African…
Cape Town has just approved this controversial by-law
The Cape Town City Board has on Wednesday (29 September) authorized the brand-new Unlawful Profession by-law, along with updates to the Streets, Public Places and Avoidance of Sound Nuisances by-law. The council’s approval of these by-laws follows the Mayoral Committee’s thumbs-up and the consentaneous assistance…
Here are all South Africa’s adjusted level 1 lockdown changes – including vaccine certificates
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that a number of South Africa’s lockdown regulations will be relaxed as the country moves to an adjusted level 1 lockdown from Friday (1 October). In a national address on Thursday evening, the president said that the country is making…
Ramaphosa announces new measures to help businesses hit by pandemic, unrest
President Cyril Ramaphosa (Image: GCIS) Government will assist small businesses that don’t have Sasria cover with financial assistance following the looting during the recent unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, President Cyril Ramaphosa said. He also announced new tax measures, including an increase in the Employment…
Government wants to block foreigners from taking up driver jobs in South Africa
Transportation minister Fikile Mbalula states that he is working along with the Department of Work and Labour to deal with concerns around foreign employees in South Africa. Responding to in a current written parliamentary Q&A, Mbalula stated that this consists of the roadway freight and…
President Ramaphosa to address South Africa on Sunday evening
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation at 20h30 on Sunday evening (25 July) to discuss developments in the country’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The president’s address will follow meetings of the National Coronavirus Command Council, the President’s Coordinating Council and Cabinet which are…
Car Insurance Calculator
Have you ever thought, “Why is my car insurance so expensive? How is my premium calculated?”. Honestly, you are not alone. There are reasons why some people pay more than others. Your car insurance premium in South Africa is calculated using a number of risk…
How Will the Car Market Be Affected After lockdown?
In South Africa we saw a massive decline in the purchasing of financed new and used cars in Q1 of 2020. This decline was mostly seen due to the effects of Covid-19 hitting the world by storm. In Q1 of 2020 we saw a decline…
How to Get Your Debt Paid During COVID-19 in South Africa
Before we start, I know what you are thinking, this is “how to make money advice” or “get rich quick scheme” during Coronavirus, it’s not that. We are going to share some findings with you because we genuinely feel like South Africans deserve to know…
Brace Yourselves For What’s Next: Stage 5 & 6 Load Shedding
Pravin Gordhan has announced that they are planning on implementing stage 5 and 6 load shedding. You know things are going badly when we have to make up new stages just to deal with a crisis that we thought we were already suffering enough for….
Top 5 Jobs In SA Right Now
Whether you’re in high school deciding which profession to go into, thinking of a career change or just curious, The Panda explores some of South Africa’s top jobs.