South Africans could receive an extra public holiday in 2026 if President Cyril Ramaphosa declares the upcoming local government election day a national holiday. Picture Credit: GGA By Aisha Zardad South Africa – South Africans could be in line for an additional public holiday in 2026 — but it all depends on whether President Cyril…
Walmart is expanding its South African footprint with 21 new stores, bringing its range of groceries, fresh food, and household products closer to consumers. Picture Credit: Yahoo By Aisha Zardad South Africa – Retail giant Walmart is accelerating its South African expansion, announcing plans to open 21 additional stores across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western…
An SIU investigation has revealed that visas and permits were allegedly sold for bribes totalling R16.3 million, implicating officials within the Department of Home Affairs. Picture Credit: Action SA By Aisha Zardad Johannesburg – The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says South Africa’s immigration system was effectively turned into a “marketplace”, with visas and permits allegedly…
Government has advanced feasibility studies for a proposed high-speed rail link between Durban and Johannesburg, with officials saying the project could cut travel time by nearly three hours. Picture Credit: Travel News By Aisha Zardad KwaZulu-Natal – Plans to develop a high-speed rail connection between Durban and Johannesburg have entered the feasibility stage, signalling concrete…