Combined Motor Holdings distributes AGM circular to shareholders
The vehicle-finance group sent out its notice of circular and general meeting, a routine step for shareholders.
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19 September 2026
Newpark REIT files irrevocable undertakings for proposed Scheme of Arrangement
Moneyweb reports that Newpark REIT Limited has lodged irrevocable undertakings linked to a planned Scheme of Arrangement and director-associate dealings.
Shell delivers hand-made wire Ferraris from Philipstown to Formula 1
Artisan-built wire cars from a small Karoo town were presented to Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, highlighting community-driven skills development.
Communications shape South African cultural memory, says Heritage Month piece
A Bizcommunity commentary argues that authentic advertising, not forced representation, drives lasting cultural impact for brands and SMEs…
Inxuba Yethemba pays R2,780 of R12.8m monthly Eskom bill
The Eastern Cape municipality settled less than 2% of its electricity charges, highlighting deep fiscal strain and risk to residents and businesses.
Remgro’s dividend surge gives Johann Rupert a R534 million payout
Remgro reports a 42% earnings jump and a total dividend of 1 145 cents per share, translating into a R534 million payday for Johann Rupert…
TechCabal says South Africa’s SME funding gap may be a data issue, not a cash shortfall
The R21.5 billion gap figure is questioned as missing data on informal firms and credit histories could be skewing policy and lender decisions…
Bridgement wins Xero South Africa App of the Year award
The accounting integration app was recognised by Xero for helping South African SMEs automate bookkeeping.
Johannesburg removes political and commercial billboards in latest illegal-ad crackdown
The city’s enforcement operation on 16 September 2026 saw ActionSA, the DA and major brands lose outdoor ads, raising questions about compliance and municipal…
18 September 2026
South Africa launches National Truck Stop Framework to upgrade driver facilities
Minister Barbara Creecy unveils plan to professionalise truck stops, aiming to improve safety, driver welfare and logistics efficiency…
National Taxi Alliance gives Transport Minister 14 days to act on financing crisis
The NTA warns of a national protest march if fuel rebates, loan terms and fare-collection reforms are not addressed within two weeks…
GovTech 2026 marks 20 years, opens doors for South African tech SMEs
The Durban conference brings government, academia and start-ups together to shape the nation’s digital future…
Attacq to spend R54.3m on new Pantry store at Mall of Africa
Attacq says the street-facing Pantry, covering 1,411 m², will open in Q3 2027, aiming to boost foot traffic at South Africa’s busiest mall.
Vumatel operating profit jumps 57% after Vodacom fibre stake
Operating profit rose to R2.16bn as Vodacom’s 30% interest in Maziv adds revenue and assets…
Supreme Court of Appeal lets Information Regulator appeal newspaper matric results ruling
The court gave the regulator leave to challenge a decision that permits publishing matric results with exam numbers, reigniting the privacy versus public…
Capitec Connect and FNB Connect follow the same MVNO playbook
Both banks use Cell C to offer mobile services that lock in customers, but their scale and timing differ.
Walmart outperforms former Game store at East Point Shopping Centre
Walmart’s new store in East Point Shopping Centre posted a 28.7% higher trading density than the Game it replaced, helping the mall owner’s REIT earnings jump…
Patrice Motsepe’s ARC moves to 78% stake in Alexander Forbes
ARC AF Holdings will raise its holding to 77.94% after buying back shares from Prudential’s New Veld unit, lifting Alexander Forbes market value to about…
Minister Ndabeni urges small firms to drive economic renewal
Stella Ndabeni calls on South Africa’s small businesses to spearhead the country’s economic recovery, according to Central News South Africa.
Rand Holds Steady as Traders Await SARB Decision
The rand remains near recent levels while markets keep an eye on the South African Reserve Bank’s next move.
MPACT Limited announces disposal of Versapak Paarl property as Category 2 transaction
The investment company disclosed a Category 2 transaction to sell the Versapak Paarl property, signalling a shift in its property portfolio.
Investor acquires mall in South Africa’s most troubled municipality
Deal could reshape retail prospects in an area plagued by service delivery failures, Daily Investor reports…
South Africa’s FMCG market returns to growth, but local brands face uneven gains
Consumer spending rose 3.3% in 2025, yet only half of the top 100 FMCG brands saw reach increased…
Banyan Group buys majority stake in Neil Markovitz’s Newmark Hotels & Reserves
The sale could reshape ownership in South Africa’s mid-scale hotel market and affect suppliers, staff and local economies…
Shuka Minerals assigns GMI loan in related-party deal
The gold miner says the loan transfer will reshape its balance sheet, but details remain scarce…
Competition Tribunal approves AIIM-backed Main Street 2156 takeover of JNB11 data centre in Johannesburg
The tribunal gave the green light for the transfer of the JNB11 facility, but details of the new owner remain undisclosed.
Township wall murals give brands a physical foothold in a digital age
Owakhe Media’s Knorrox campaign shows how data-driven placement and creative design turn murals into everyday brand experiences for township consumers…
Komati Basin Water Authority appoints Lethuxolo Mdaka as finance director and debt officer
The mining firm said it has named a new finance director and notified a change in its debt officer, a move that could affect its financial…
South African farmers expect higher costs in 2026/27 season
Farmers warn that rising input prices, energy tariffs and climate pressures will make the 2026/27 agricultural year costly.
Nedbank cut fraud investigation time from 40 minutes to 2. Here is what that actually took
At the CNBC Africa AI Summit, Nedbank and Discovery Bank moved past pilot-stage AI claims with specific, measured numbers: fraud case capture cut from 40 minutes…
