Urban Pulse & Fresh Perspectives Dive into The Streetwise SA

That 'international' job offer? It's probably paying you less than a local.

Many South Africans are taking 'global' roles for salaries that seem high locally, but are a fraction of what colleagues earn for identical work abroad. Is your 'international' gig really a good deal?

By Sidewalk September 12, 2026 4 min read

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Business

What's really happening to call centre jobs in South Africa?

By Sidewalk September 8, 2026 4 min read

Forget the robot apocalypse. We're seeing mass job cuts in some centres, while others are hiring dozens of complex specialists for global firms. It's a quiet, bureaucratic shift.

South African

Is your SASSA payment next? The review notice causing chaos.

By Sidewalk September 5, 2026 4 min read

Thousands are queuing at SASSA offices over review notices. Learn what's behind the new fraud drive, how to identify official messages, and protect your grant.

Security

Is that 'bank repo' car deal on Facebook too good to be true?

By Sidewalk September 2, 2026 5 min read

Scammers know you'll message 'just in case' when you see a dirt-cheap Hilux. Learn how these traps work before you type 'is this still available?'

News

Is your Temu or Shein bargain really a bargain anymore?

By Sidewalk August 29, 2026 4 min read

Since July 1, SARS has been adding unexpected customs duties to online shopping hauls, turning those 'secret' deals into a surprise second bill. What changed?

Business

Your guests just arrived, and the booze is on its way. What happened to planning ahead?

By Sidewalk August 26, 2026 5 min read

Forget the old way of stocking up. South Africans are now ordering liquor online when guests are already present, turning a planned event into a spontaneous, one-tap decision.