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A contractor hired by Johannesburg social housing company (Joshco), Mbewenhle Projects, says it had to pay employees R500,000 from its own pocket due to Joshco not paying for the completed services for three months.

South Africa’s job market took a hit in the second quarter of 2025, with total employment falling by 80,000 jobs, a 0.8% decline from March to June.

There is a slight increase in petrol prices and a small drop in diesel prices for October, minister of minerals and petroleum resources Gwede Mantashe has announced.

Europeans subjected to jeering and heckling throughout the matches, even while preparing to hit shots.

US President Donald Trump’s administration started detailing its plans on Monday for which services it will pause if the federal government shuts down this week, with the health department slated to furlough 41% of its workforce.

Government funding will lapse if Democrats and Republicans cannot reach a compromise by midnight on Tuesday

The latest JD Power 2025 US automotive brand loyalty study released this week shows Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Lexus, BMW, Honda, Subaru and Ford enjoy commitment from US customers.

The Special Investigating Unit will release an interim report on Tembisa Hospital investigation on Monday.

China will require export licences for electric cars from next year, the commerce ministry said on Friday, as it moves to curtail unfair competition from unregulated traders and safeguard the reputation of Chinese auto brands overseas.