Climate impacts are already impacting children globally, with children in the Global South experiencing the harshest climate impacts due to limited resources. They bear little responsibility but disproportionate risk, writes Bryony Fox.

Global wine production is set to fall again this year to its lowest level since 1961 due to climate change, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) said on Friday.

Scammers who have for years tricked business personnel into signing a year’s contract for what they believe to be their existing Telkom directory listing, and then demanded a lump sum upfront payment, have begun "blacklisting" them for defaulting.

Just days before the start of a court case about the legality of South Africa's cannabis "grow club" model, the two sides hashed out an out-of-court agreement.

South Africans seemingly doubled down on consumables such as toilet rolls, diapers, cooking oil, coffee and individually quick-frozen chicken this Black Friday to get as much bang for their buck.

Quantum Foods is appealing a high court judgment ordering it to reinstate a non-executive director who was removed after requesting to see the legal advice it relied on in refusing a shareholders' meeting request for board changes.

Johannesburg is considering tighter water curbs as it battles to maintain aging infrastructure and cope with increased demand.

Africa's largest mobile operator, MTN, announced on Friday it was extending CEO Ralph Mupita's contract by five years until the end of August 2030.

Community retail focused landlord Fairvest said on Friday it exceeded its guidance for 2024, helped by a turnaround in rentals for its office portfolio and continued demand for space from large national retailers.

For many South Africans, wearing a seatbelt can sometimes signify being an outsider or visitor. The seatbelt is often fastened behind their back "to convey a sense of belonging", says Wendy Knowler.

Consumers can now call the National Consumer Commission call centres for free to lay a formal complaint.

Jacob Kori Hailela, an MTN customer, cancelled his cellphone contract in 2022 — but his bank account was still being debited R233 every month.

Shares in discount grocer Boxer rose 16% on their trading debut on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on Thursday.

Prepare for school expenses: Start budgeting now for school fees, uniforms, and supplies for the new academic year. Consider setting up a long-term education savings plan.

The beginning of December comes with a lot of excitement. Many of us are looking forward to saying goodbye to “Kwa kind regards” after a long year. Then some will get bonuses.

Have you ever bought something impulsively and later when you return it to the shop the manager tells you they can only refund you with a voucher and not cash.

Beverley Goeieman’s brand “new” car was so damaged and faulty that her dashboard screen would instruct her to take a coffee break after driving for 10 minutes.

Avoid clicking on links: Found a voucher or a discounted deal with a link? Don’t be tempted to click on that link, especially if it leads you to your online banking profile, says Dr Belinda Rathogwa head of digital and e-commerce at Standard Bank.

It is imperative that before you even think of shopping, you calculate your debt-to-income ratio, taking into account all that you owe – from rent to home loans, credit cards, car payments and other debt, says Howard Gabriels from credit ombud.

With interest rates starting to drop, now may be the ideal time to consider a buy-to-let investment.