Reserve Bank says refinery closures added R76bn to South Africa’s oil bill
Closing refineries cut output by 20% and could have saved R76bn in fuel imports, raising costs for businesses…
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14 September 2026
Cell C partners with Canva to give young South Africans free design tools
Cell C’s See Youth platform now offers three months of Canva Pro free with a R69 data bundle, aiming to help unemployed youth turn ideas into…
Finance Minister Godongwana to keynote DBSA results presentation
The finance minister will address the Development Bank of Southern Africa’s results event, signalling government focus on development financing…
Eskom says municipalities have breached payment conditions on R40.5bn debt programme
The utility warned that several municipalities failed to meet agreed payment terms, raising concerns over future funding and electricity supply.
Daily Maverick columnist urges review of state-owned enterprise funding
A Daily Maverick op-ed calls for a systematic review of how South Africa funds its state-owned utilities and transport firms, warning of fiscal strain…
South Africa recalls medical sterilisation indicators over false-result risk
Recall could hit private clinics and small-scale sterilisation services that rely on the devices to confirm equipment safety…
Retail sales and consumer confidence data set to test South African shoppers’ resilience
Upcoming retail sales figures and a consumer confidence survey could signal how much pressure households are under amid high inflation and power cuts.
Prudential Authority fines Capitec and other banks millions of rand
The Citizen reports the regulator imposed multi-million rand penalties on Capitec and several peers for breaches of banking rules.
R3.2bn Afrikaans-language university construction begins in South Africa
A new Afrikaans university worth R3.2bn is under construction, signalling a major investment in language-specific higher education.
Trematon Capital updates financial impact of Generation Education sale
The investment firm revised its pro forma numbers after deciding to dispose of the education asset and changed key dates for upcoming events.
AI Used to Design South Africa’s New R2 Coin
The latest two-rand coin was created with artificial intelligence, the announcement says, raising questions about cost and security for cash-based business…
JSE sets investor engagement close-out window for 21 Sep to 20 Oct 2026
Moneyweb reports the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s annual investor engagement period runs from 21 September to 20 October 2026.
Delft in Cape Town’s wealthy municipality tops national hijacking list
SAPS data shows Delft recorded 249 carjackings in 2025/26, making it the most affected precinct despite a national decline in the crime…
Clicks launches KwaMakhi brand targeting township shoppers
New Clicks stores in Tembisa, Khayelitsha and Cravenby aim to serve low-income consumers as retail sales growth slows and interest rates risen…
iPhone 18 Pro price in South Africa: from R28 799, Pro Max from R31 299
Entry-level iPhone 18 Pro costs R28 799 in South Africa, a 0.7 % rise, while a stronger rand keeps most models near last year’s prices, according…
Royal Hotel in Pilgrim’s Rest remains empty after worker dispute stalls new operator
A 132-year-old heritage hotel in Pilgrim’s Rest stays shut as the provincial tender process fails to attract a compliant operator, deepening local job losses…
Rocket Creative opens new Linbro Park facility to boost display production
The South African display engineering firm launches ‘Rocket 2.0’, a larger studio and fabrication floor aimed at faster, larger brand activations.
Solar Industries to acquire Omnia for R21.8bn, ending 46-year JSE listing
India's Solar Industries plans to buy South African mining and agriculture group Omnia, delist it from the JSE and expand its global explosives footprint.
GDP contracts 0.2% in Q2 2026 as unemployment hits 33.6%
Business Leadership South Africa warns fragile economy and weak investment threaten retailers and SMEs…
SAWS issues level 4 warning for rain in Northern Cape and Central Karoo
A Yellow Level 4 warning warns of flooding and traffic disruption, while level 2 alerts bring lightning, wind and power outage risks across several provinces…
Panarottis sales up 17% as Spur plans 50 new South African restaurants
Daily Investor reports an iconic South African Italian restaurant is rolling out stores across the country, but offers no further details…
Red Cap Energy completes 116km wind transmission line in Kouga, powering Sasol and Air Liquide
The private-sector built line, part of Eskom’s ITP programme, overcomes grid bottlenecks to deliver wind power from the Eastern Cape to major industrial…
Isuzu and partners back Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer with expanded support
Isuzu signs a three-year presenting partnership for the 2026 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, joined by MTN, GBS Mutual Bank and other local firms.
Eskom reports improved performance, sparking debate on future power policy
The state utility says its turnaround is real, but analysts ask whether the gains can be sustained for South Africa's economy.
RACE! opens 11,000m² luxury automotive hub in Sandton
The new facility blends high-end car customisation, concierge storage and lifestyle retail under one roof.
Optasia’s interim results show why FirstRand keeps buying more of it
Optasia's reviewed interim results show revenue up 58% to $185.3 million and adjusted EBITDA up 45%, with microfinancing now 72% of group revenue, correcting an earlier…
TransUnion says South Africans still want cars but are buying differently
The credit-bureau data shows a shift toward flexible finance and used-car purchases as buyers adapt to higher costs…
Egypt opens its market to South African red meat, right when farmers need it most
South Africa and Egypt have concluded negotiations on the veterinary certificate that will let South African beef and livestock reach Egyptian shelves, a rare piece of…
Capitec fined R28 million for five anti-money-laundering compliance breaches
Prudential Authority penalties target gaps in customer due-diligence, training and terrorist-financing controls at the bank…
UsPlus announces listing of a new financial instrument
The fintech platform says the move aims to broaden access to capital, but details remain scarce…
