Bradley Elliot Tax evasion goes far beyond legal tax avoidance. It is the practice of illegally hiding income or profits to avoid paying tax, costing countries over $500 billion a year. In many cases tax evasion depends on opaque ownership structures that hide who really owns assets, where transactions are flowing, and other patterns of…
Kwa-Zulu Natal is set to host Standard Bank’s most dynamic showcase of township entrepreneurship, as 18 standout businesses from across the country, the top two from each province, gather for the Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge Summit 2025 on 27 August 2025. R500,000 in prize money is up for grabs as South Africa’s most promising township entrepreneurs converge…
BY: TANA MALINGA For many South African students, completing a qualification does not always lead to the next chapter of opportunity. Each year, thousands finish their studies but remain unable to graduate due to unpaid university fees from previous academic years. This unpaid balance, known as historical debt, refers to outstanding fees owed to universities…
Ezimtoti ReporterTimes we are living in today are challenging.But talking to female pupils about how to choose careers could be the key to a better life. On Friday, 3 October, Desiree Letshwiti, chief education specialist for Electrical and Mechanical Technology at the national office of the basic education, spoke to the media about the careers…
69 million eWallets were sent in last 12 months 15 January 2026: First National Bank’s (FNB) customers have sent R42 billion via eWallet over the past 12 months, reflecting a growing trend in digital financial transactions and mobile money transfers. In total, 69 million eWallets were sent, averaging approximately 1.5 million transactions per month. This…
04 September 2025 The 2025 Jazz Wise Youth Music Business Workshop is set to bring together arts industry trailblazers for an exciting day designed to empower Mzansi’s young creatives and stars of the future on Wednesday, 17 September 2025 at the Joburg Theatre from 8:00am. Curated as a crucial empowerment junction on the 2025 Standard…
Emirates has recently unveiled a multi-year partnership with European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR), making it the Premium Partner and Official Airline Partner of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. The partnership with EPCR adds to Emirates’ successful and extensive global sponsorship lineup of rugby properties and reinforces its place as one of the…
Dithoriso Madiba City Power is continuing the rollout of its Free Basic Electricity (FBE) programme across Johannesburg, with recent registration drives held in Regions A, C, and F. The initiative, which runs until 31 July 2025, is aimed at supporting low-income households by offering 50kWh of free electricity each month. This week, the registration drive…
The Gauteng Provincial Government is urging residents to exerciseheightened caution as severe summer weather intensifies across theprovince. Persistent heavy rainfall, powerful thunderstorms, localisedflooding and fast-moving storm systems, driven by a developing LaNiña pattern, are creating hazardous conditions for manycommunities.While government disaster structures remain fully activated, residentsare warned that safety risks are escalating and strict adherence…
BY: TANA MALINGA Orlando Pirates suffered a stunning exit from the Nedbank Cup after losing to second-tier side Casric Stars on penalties in their Round of 16 clash at Orlando Stadium on Saturday night. The match ended 0-0 after 90 minutes and extra time, with Pirates controlling possession but struggling to convert chances into goals….
