PIC CEO Dlamini defends stewardship of R3.66trn assets after suspension
Reinstated CEO Patrick Dlamini told a Sandton audience the R3.66 trillion PIC manages belongs to South Africans, as the asset manager reports 19.9% growth…
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1 October 2026
30 September 2026
US ambassador Bozell summoned by DIRCO over diplomatic criticism
South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation has issued a second demarche to US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell for his public…
44 industries pay above the R30,611 average wage in Q2 2026
Stats SA’s Quarterly Employment Survey shows 44 jobs earning more than the national average as average pay rises and employment falls
Lawmakers aim to pass Zaronia bill before December end
Joe Maswanganyi says the General Finance Laws Amendment Bill will clear parliament by year-end, clearing the way for the new overnight rate and a future…
SARS wants VAT invoices reported in near real time, with small businesses phased in after 2030
SARS's proposed Digital VAT Model would send VAT invoice data to the tax authority in near real time. Comments are open until 16 October and small…
Sanral will miss its 30 November deadline to replace the scrapped R9.5bn road maintenance panel
Sanral has told Parliament that the 241 route-by-route maintenance tenders will not all be awarded by 30 November, and it will ask the courts to extend…
Formal employers cut 14,000 jobs in a quarter, and it is the full-time posts that are going
Stats SA's employer survey shows a net loss of 14,000 formal jobs between March and June, made up of 40,000 full-time jobs lost and 26,000 part-time…
Momentum Corporate acquires Verso Group for R26.25 million
Momentum takes full ownership of the 26-year-old retirement-fund administrator, expanding its employee-benefits platform.
South Africa summons US envoy again after media criticism
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation issued a second diplomatic protest this year over remarks by US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III.
TopAuto says it reaches two million South Africans for automotive advertisers
The platform claims leading car brands and finance providers use its site to reach a large, engaged audience of car buyers and professionals.
Capitec rebrands, expands beyond banking as earnings jump 19%
The finance group reports a 19% rise in half-year earnings and drops ‘Bank’ from its name as it rolls out digital ID, stokvel and telecom services.
How Digital Creators Monetize YouTube Content: A Business Blueprint
Building a digital brand requires clear revenue strategies. Here is how entrepreneurs can monetize YouTube content through ads, licensing, and merchandise.
South Africa’s Podcast Ad Market Hits R588 Average CPM as Adoption Narrows US Gap
Discover how South Africa's podcast ad market reached R700 million, with average CPMs hitting R588 as the local adoption gap with the US narrows.
How Digital Creator Oliur Uses Claude Code for Business to Build $20k Products
Digital creator Oliur explains how entrepreneurs can use Claude Code for business to build $20,000 products over a weekend without developers.
Elon Musk and Jensen Huang Warn That AI Energy Constraints Will Limit Growth
Tech leaders Elon Musk and Jensen Huang warn that AI energy constraints are replacing silicon as the main bottleneck for artificial superintelligence.
Burson Africa CEO Karl Haechler appointed chair of new Johannesburg PR forum
Karl Haechler will lead a new PRCA Africa forum for agency heads, aiming to tackle industry challenges and shape the future of public relations.
Film rebate delays threaten jobs and foreign investment, says producer
Backlog of applications and funding shortfalls have cost the sector R822m and 1,850 jobs this year, but adjudication may resume on 30 September.
Capitec first-half profit and dividend hit record as client base tops 26.6m
Profit rose 19% to R9.5bn and interim dividend increased 19% to R31.10 per share
Spur pushes Doppio formats into new markets, challenging Famous Brands
Spur’s Doppio Zero unit adds Caffè, Bistrot and Roam concepts, targeting hospitals, offices and hotels, and eyeing franchise growth.
Absa launches Experience Design Collab 2026 focused on trust in digital services
The 30 September conference in Sandton will showcase how human-centred design can drive measurable business value across Africa.
Capitec’s fintech services drive 19% earnings rise in H1 2026
Fintech offerings such as prepaid airtime, data, electricity and money transfers added R2.7 billion to Capitec’s earnings, boosting the group’s headline…
SAHRC launches province-wide probe into informal settlements in North West
The South African Human Rights Commission will investigate service-delivery failures in North West informal settlements, seeking public submissions by 30…
29 September 2026
Ramaphosa orders 90-day plan on streetlights, liquor licences and unsolved cases
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a four-point, 90-day action plan targeting municipal safety audits, street-light repairs, liquor-outlet restrictions…
Podcast warns investors of coalition risk in 4 November metro elections
Ray Mahlaka’s new series explains how Johannesburg, Cape Town and eThekwini’s election outcomes could shape municipal services and business certainty.
MTN loses bid to block US anti-terrorism act claims
A US court denied MTN Group’s request to halt two anti-terrorism lawsuits, allowing discovery to begin.
Morningstar pulls back from South African equities, favours Brazil and Mexico
Asset manager cites weak growth and lack of AI exposure as reasons for shunning SA stocks while staying overweight on bonds
Vusi Thembekwayo: more money than good deals, and where he says black-owned firms die
Investor Vusi Thembekwayo told founders there is more money than good deals. We checked his deal counts, his claim about where black-owned firms die, and the…
Thobani Ndlovu on the construction mafia, tenders and the 30% rule
Durban architect Thobani Ndlovu gives his account of how the 30% subcontracting rule became a flashpoint, what tender work really costs, and how CIDB grades shut…
Comic Con Africa ranks as world’s fourth-largest pop-culture event
Comic Con Africa capped daily entry at 20,000, about 80,000 visitors over four days. How RX Africa runs the show and why creators are replacing agencies.
Chris Seabrooke funds R341 million cultural precinct at Wits, reshaping Braamfontein
Billionaire’s share donation will finance a new arts hub, offering new venues and lifestyle spaces for students and local businesses
