National Debt Advisors is warning taxpayers not to spend money they haven’t received yet.

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Debt counsellor Sharon Mmitsi says many consumers are taking out short-term loans after seeing the amount they expect to receive from SARS, only to discover their actual refund is lower because of tax debt, penalties or other deductions.

9 Jul English South Africa News

“SADC Vision 2050 must be more than a statement of intent”

President Cyril Ramaphosa urges the SADC region to turn Vision 2050 into an action plan.

14 Aug 11 min

14 suspected illegal miners killed in Rustenburg rockfall

Fourteen suspected illegal miners, mostly Basotho nationals, have died after a rockfall at a disused mine in Nkaneng near Rustenburg. Voice: Col Adele Myburgh

11 Aug 1 min

'No plan to help my child catch up': Tembisa pupil returns to school after corporal punishment ordeal

A Grade 9 learner who underwent surgery after an alleged corporal punishment incident at Tembisa West Secondary has returned to the school she initially left. Her mother says the learner was transferred to another school, but was brought back after being told there was no plan to help her catch…

6 Aug 12 min

Tourism offers more than just travel jobs, says industry expert

Rob Hetem, who leads special projects at SATSA, said tourism is one of the country’s most diverse industries, with opportunities extending far beyond tour guiding and hospitality.

6 Aug 7 min

No snow for Gauteng, but bitter cold expected next week

SAWS forecaster Tokelo Chiloane said the province’s main concern is a cold snap expected to arrive from Monday evening, with daytime temperatures forecast to range between 10°C and 17°C.

6 Aug 4 min