AfriForum challenges R582 levy on off-grid solar users in Thaba Chweu
Civil action group says the new charge forces households without grid connection to pay for services they never use, and threatens legal action.
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5 September 2026
Historic Tramshed building reborn as Pretoria shopping mall
The 1912 tram depot, now the Tramshed Mall, offers 12 800 m² of retail space while preserving its red-brick heritage.
Johannesburg licence centres shut as city’s debt stalls paperwork
Motorists in South Africa’s biggest city face long queues and locked doors after the city failed to pay fees owed to the province, causing paper shortages…
MyBroadband launches cloud survey with R2,000 prize to gauge South African cloud value
The South African Cloud Value Realisation Index 2026 survey invites organisations to share anonymous data on cloud use, offering a cash draw as incentive…
Lichtenburg’s service-delivery crisis deepens despite national intervention
The historic North West town, once a diamond hub, continues to grapple with water, electricity and road failures as municipal leadership remains fragmented…
Foreign buyers drive property boom in Barrydale, Western Cape
Wealthy overseas investors are accounting for up to 15% of sales in the small town, pushing prices and creating new opportunities for local businesses.
South Africa pledges to boost its role in the global startup ecosystem
The Cape Times reports a government push to shape entrepreneurship, signalling new support for local innovators and SMEs…
South Africa ranks among world’s top places to start a business
Good Things Guy reports that South Africa is listed as one of the world’s most business-friendly locations, a boost for local entrepreneurs.
LookSee launches home trends survey with R3,000 Standard Bank prize
The two-minute survey asks South Africans about buying, renting and home-improvement habits, and enters respondents into a R3,000 voucher draw.
Pick n Pay opens first hypermarket with sit-down sushi bar in Bloemfontein
The new concept store adds a seated sushi bar and expanded product range as part of Pick n Pay’s store-reset programme.
BusinessTech offers review videos to help South African SMEs build product trust
The service combines YouTube video, social posts and a website article, backed by a 2025 report that 77% of shoppers research reviews…
Competition Commission warns of regulatory hurdles for township retailers
Report flags administrative red tape and procurement imbalances that could trigger enforcement or policy changes for businesses in South Africa’s R900 billion…
4 September 2026
African Rainbow Minerals posts average profit of R14.15 million per day in 2026
ARM’s 2026 results show a 19% rise in headline earnings, a new dividend and a cash pile that could fund future growth projects.
Icasa launches market inquiry into telecom affordability for low-income South Africans
Regulator aims to assess cost drivers and household impact, with a process that could stretch into 2027…
Nedbank forecasts Q2 GDP contraction and falling investment
Economists say South Africa’s GDP may shrink in Q2 as private investment falls for a second quarter, a warning for construction and trade SMEs…
3 September 2026
22 Chinese car brands are fighting for SA buyers. Motus says some of them won’t survive it
Chinese and Indian brands grew over 200% at Motus this year and now hold more than a fifth of new car sales -- but the group's…
2 September 2026
PPC Limited publishes outcomes of its Annual General Meeting
The cement producer confirmed its AGM took place and released the meeting’s resolutions, but details remain scarce…
Hammerson PLC prices GBP250m, 7-year bond for June 2033
Moneyweb reports the miner secured foreign funding, a signal for South African firms seeking overseas capital…
Woolworths Holdings posts 2026 results and declares cash dividend
The retailer released its audited financials for the year to 28 June 2026 and announced a cash dividend to shareholders…
Woolworths reports 5.3% rise in headline earnings, helped by online food sales
The retailer says stronger e-commerce performance lifted annual earnings, a signal for suppliers and small-business partners…
Vukile Property Fund Limited releases AGM results
The property fund announced its annual general meeting outcomes, but details remain scarce…
VSETNC and VSETNQ announce dividend receipt and NAV update
Moneyweb reports the two unit trusts have logged a dividend payment and refreshed their net asset value, but details remain scarce…
BriKor updates scheme of arrangement and reports finance director resignation
Moneyweb reports that BriKor Limited has revised its restructuring plan and its finance chief has stepped downstream…
Reserve Bank taps AI to create design for new two-rand coin
The central bank says artificial intelligence generated the artwork for South Africa’s upcoming R2 coin, marking a first for national currency design…
Vodacom launches e-waste recycling challenge, signalling market opportunity for SMEs
The telecom’s initiative highlights South Africans' willingness to adopt responsible e-waste practices, opening new avenues for small businesses…
South Africa’s data centre boom wants to add a full stage of load shedding’s worth of demand, just as Eskom warns of a supply cliff
Teraco, Cavaleros and Vantage's combined expansion plans could add roughly 1,000MW of new demand -- one stage of load shedding's worth -- right as Eskom flags…
One in three South African SMEs has already been hit by a cyberattack. Only 17% are insured for it
South African SMEs face an average of 1,450 cyberattacks a week and carry no size-based exemption from POPIA liability, but only 17% hold cyber insurance, according…
Africa Bitcoin CEO and two executives debarred by FSCA
Regulator’s action removes the firm’s top leaders, prompting an interim CEO and raising uncertainty for crypto-backed lending to SMEs…
Shoprite moves into fintech as South Africa’s corporate race heats up
Launch Base Africa reports that retailer Shoprite is entering the fintech arena, a move that could reshape payment and credit services for South African Small…
Shoprite acquires coffee chain Vida e Caffè as profits rise
Shoprite Holdings said it has bought the Vida e Caffè coffee franchise, announcing the deal alongside a rise in its latest profit figures.
