Business Day questions reliability of Stats SA vaccination data
The newspaper flags doubts over official figures, warning SMEs that policy decisions may be based on shaky numbers…
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9 September 2026
Reserve Bank faces rate dilemma as SA GDP contracts
A shrinking economy forces the central bank to balance inflation control with growth support, raising uncertainty for borrowers…
Zero-tariff deal opens Chinese market for South African cherries
Minister Wille Aucamp signs protocol granting 0% import duty on cherries, promising jobs and export growth for local growers…
SEBATA Holdings pulls its cautionary announcement
The mining services group says the earlier warning has been withdrawn, leaving shareholders with no new material concerns…
Stats SA survey shows Limpopo trails in piped water access
The latest household services survey finds Limpopo has the lowest share of homes with piped water on premises in South Africa.
RMB Holdings directors file RMH securities interest disclosure
The voluntary filing lists each director's holdings in RMH securities, a routine step under JSE rules that may signal confidence to investors…
MTN turns 30 million phones into Youth Day memorials
MTN’s CarryThemForward campaign swaps its carrier name for tributes to 1976 Soweto heroes, converting millions of smartphones into a national remembrance.
Off the grey list, and straight into a tenfold fine: the company register almost nobody files
A bill before Parliament would raise the maximum administrative fine tenfold and let the CIPC deregister companies that skip their beneficial ownership filing for two years…
Employment equity reporting opened this month, and 2026 is the first year anyone checks whether you hit the number
For years the question was whether a designated employer filed. The Department of Employment and Labour says 2026 is the first year of assessment, and the…
SARS opens the interim payroll reconciliation on 21 September, and the ETI money is the part small employers forget
The employer interim reconciliation runs from 21 September to 31 October. For employers claiming the Employment Tax Incentive, missing it does not just attract a penalty,…
Dr Hardy Ncube explains why embedded insurance matters for South African retailers
In a Business Talk interview, the head of personal lines at Standard Insurance outlines the benefits, trust issues and future impact of embedding insurance…
Growthpoint Properties ends 35-year leadership era with new CEO
After 35 years of combined tenure, Growthpoint appoints Estienne de Klerk as CEO and José Snyders as CFO, signalling a planned succession for South Africa'…
Stats SA report shows gender gaps in school dropouts and unpaid care work
The latest Statistics South Africa data reveal that girls are more likely to leave school early and women shoulder most unpaid care duties, with implicatio…
South Africa’s GDP shrinks 0.2% in second quarter
The latest government data shows a modest contraction, raising concerns for SMEs and investors…
Glencore PLC signals upcoming 2026 H2 cash distribution
The commodities giant will announce its second-half 2026 distribution amount, a decision that matters to investors and fund managers tracking the JSE index…
Bos Tea launches new packaging that highlights South African Rooibos origin
The refreshed box, unveiled during Heritage Month, emphasises the Cederberg’s unique rooibos heritage and the brand’s sustainability credentials.
Universal Partners Limited releases summarised audited statements for year to 30 June 2026
The investment company filed a condensed audited report for the financial year ended 30 June 2026, signalling compliance with JSE disclosure rules.
Expired family trust throws farmer’s estate into intestacy
A sugarcane farmer’s will left his wealth to a family trust that had quietly ceased to exist, causing delays, tax exposure and a reminder for all…
Naamsa appoints Mncane Mthunzi as CEO amid US tariff hit to auto exports
Naamsa names former Edcon COO Mncane Mthunzi as CEO as US 25% Section 232 duties slash South African vehicle exports, raising stakes for the sector.
AI-augmented development makes low-code redundant, says Codehesion
Codehesion claims its AI-enhanced custom software cuts costs and time, challenging low-code platforms for South African businesses…
Eskom’s R30.3bn profit faces audit doubts over accounting judgments
Eskom reported a R30.3bn profit for 2026, but a qualified audit highlights large tax asset write-offs, shifting impairment charges and irregular diesel…
CambriLearn students win three medals at South Africa’s biggest school science competition
Online school’s learners secured gold and silver at the Eskom Expo, showing the model can deliver hands-on projects despite remote learning…
State loan and debt deal keep Tongaat Hulett afloat, but thousands of jobs still at risk
Tongaat Hulett received a R2.5bn IDC loan and a R11.7bn debt purchase by Vision Group, postponing liquidation while over 14 000 jobs remain in limbo…
ASUS compact AI servers aim to bring petaflop performance to South African desks
Altron Arrow promotes the ET900N and GX10 as affordable, distributed AI compute for local businesses facing data-centre and power constraints…
Sasol Secunda’s air pollution costs South Africa R19bn a year
A CREA report says emissions from Sasol’s Secunda plant impose a health and economic burden of about R19 billion each year.
GoTyme Bank offers free instant payments up to R5,000
The new ‘Move Money, Instantly and Free’ campaign lets customers send payments instantly without charge, aiming to reshape everyday banking in South Africa…
Takealot swaps brand name for Heritage Month as South Africa’s Q2 GDP slips 0.2%
Takealot will display its name in a local language on delivery boxes for a month, while the economy recorded a 0.2% quarterly contraction, raising question…
8 September 2026
WBHO files audited 2026 results and declares 320 cent final dividend
The mining services contractor released its audited financial statements for the year to 30 June 2026 and said a cash dividend will be paid to shareholders…
TD Securities says gold prices are bolstering the South African rand
The broker notes that higher gold prices are helping the rand hold against the US dollar, a shift that could ease import costs for local businesses.
Europa Metals finalises share consolidation after general meeting
The company announced that its recent general meeting approved the final steps of a share consolidation, aiming to improve share liquidity…
