Government paid R3.9 billion to employees who don’t exist

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's war on ghost workers is set to get a boost from a new online, real-time employee verification portal developed by the Department of Home Affairs. View online Wednesday, 27 May 2026 Your daily update Government paid R3.9 billion to employees who don’t exist Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's war on ghost workers is set to get a boost from a new online, real-time employee verification portal developed by the Department of Home Affairs. 117 Pick n Pay stores shut down in three years Pick n Pay's store network has undergone significant changes over the past few years, largely driven by a severe decline in its franchise store footprint. The 14 days that saved Discovery and made it a R180 billion giant  In a 14-day period in 1999, Discovery went from facing shutdown to creating the model that underpins its wide array of services to the present day. Rich South Africans are moving into enclaves with their own electricity, water, security, healthcare, and education Renowned political economist Frans Cronje said that South Africa is balkanising into elite, middle-class enclaves with their own power, water, and security. Business and Technology News R260 million per year mobile network crime problem in South Africa South African mobile network operators are spending hundreds of millions of rands annually to protect their base stations from theft and vandalism, as well as replacing damaged or stolen equipment. Treasury terminating debt relief for failing municipalities in South Africa The National Treasury says it is terminating the debt-relief programmes for municipalities that have consistently failed to meet their obligations—and the next move is for them to deal with Eskom. Must read Homes in many of South Africa’s oldest towns are now selling for over R10 million Johannesburg’s historic northern suburbs, “The Parks”, are seeing surging demand and rising property values, with heritage homes in areas such as Parkview, Parktown North and Saxonwold attracting high-net-worth buyers. Analysts warn about Pick n Pay Analysts warned that although there is great potential upside with Pick n Pay, it carries significant risks based on a successful turnaround strategy. New R2 billion mega-resort opening soon in South Africa The new Club Med South Africa on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast is set to officially open on 4 July 2026, marking the launch of South Africa’s biggest hospitality development since Sun City. John Steenhuisen under severe pressure Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is under fire over the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and problems linked to the vaccine rollout. More stories

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