A broken fridge, a missing parcel or a disappointing purchase can quickly turn into a frustrating battle with customer service. With consumer complaints to the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud rising, this article explains what Joburg shoppers can do when something they paid for goes wrong, what evidence they should keep and where they can turn if a supplier does not resolve the problem.

Economist Dawie Roodt has urged South Africans to legally minimise their tax liability rather than simply accepting their tax burden. The story looks at what that means in practice, including current 2026/27 retirement and Tax-Free Investment limits.

Paige Badenhorst, Chris Baxter, Courtney Westley and Katherine Williams will represent South Africa at the 2026 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam from 24 to 30 August. After competing against some of the world's leading rowers earlier this season, the four now face their biggest test yet.

Banyana Banyana beat Nigeria 2-1 to secure a place in the inter-confederation play-offs for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. They have not qualified yet. South Africa must still negotiate two play-off stages, with the draw for their next opponent scheduled for 20 August.

Cut & Craft combines fresh wood-fired bread, matured steaks, pizza and all-day breakfast with an unusual steampunk-inspired setting. Its broad menu makes it an easy option when everyone at the table wants something different.

Sky Dining in Bryanston takes guests 50 metres above the ground for a one-hour, three-course dining experience. With a 22-seat table, Johannesburg views and scheduled dinner sessions, it offers a memorable option for birthdays, anniversaries, dates and anyone looking for something different to do in the city.

Card skimming can happen at an ATM, restaurant, petrol station or shop. South African banks say it is far less common than it once was, but checking the ATM, covering your PIN and keeping your card in sight remain useful habits.

South Africa’s August petrol and diesel prices include a 61.38c/l slate levy. Government has now proposed changing how that money can be handled when fuel companies face large verified under-recoveries. The proposal is not final and won’t directly lower pump prices.

Scientists have documented changing ranges in 1,758 butterfly species across 105 countries and territories. But moving somewhere new takes more than suitable weather. Butterflies can depend on particular plants, habitats and even ants, while ordinary photographs can help researchers track where they are turning up.

Johannesburg-trained ballerina Candice Desilets first visited the Vaganova Ballet Academy at 12. At 16, she returned to study there without speaking Russian. Four years of intensive training later, she has been celebrated as the first South African to graduate from the academy.