Sugar industry protection: growers say tariff rise is not enough
Cane growers say the new US$785/t import reference price helps, but imports, underinvested mills and the sugar tax still threaten the industry.
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15 October 2026
Suspended SAA acting CEO withdraws court bid over permanent CEO interview
Suspended SAA acting CEO Matshela Seshibe wants the High Court to force an interview or freeze the permanent CEO hiring process.
Private wind investment now leads the state in South Africa
Corporate power deals now outpace the state in new wind investment, but total renewable investment fell in 2025 and the grid is the next bottleneck.
Clicks adds instant 10% discount to ClubCard to match Dis-Chem rewards
Clicks revamps its loyalty programme with a 10% instant saving on 2 500+ items as competition with Dis-Chem intensifies.
14 October 2026
R8.9bn Ore Line restoration: Sishen-Saldanha rebuild to 2030
Government commits R8.9 billion to Ore Line restoration on the 861 km Sishen-Saldanha rail line by 2030: funding split, port upgrade, jobs and Kumba's view.
TFG confirms cyberattack on UK brands Phase Eight, Hobbs, Whistles
TFG says a cyberattack knocked out IT systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores are trading; whether data was taken is still…
Tau pushes auto industry on localisation, transformation
Trade Minister Parks Tau told SA Auto Week in Durban that APDP2 must reward manufacturing, not assembly alone, and asked industry for measurable transformation commitments.
Dairy farmers cut costs to the bone, and it is not paying
South African dairy farmers make more milk from fewer farms at a farm-gate price that has barely moved in three years, Milk SA data and a…
Denel gets ninth straight audit disclaimer despite revenue growth
Denel revenue rose 15.8% to R1.473 billion, but the Auditor-General disclaimed its accounts for a ninth year and its cash position was due to turn negative.
Western Cape exports to US fall R2.8bn as trade tension grows
Western Cape exports to the US fell R2.8bn in 2025, says Exporters Western Cape. What tariffs and the diplomatic row mean for jobs and exporters.
1,823 theft cases logged at OR Tambo, Cape Town, King Shaka airports
Police logged 1,823 theft cases at three SA airports in three years, and a baggage pilferage group says airlines pay when bags are stolen.
Heineken Beverages named Brand of the Year at 2026 Loeries
Heineken Beverages won Brand of the Year at the 2026 Loeries, led by a Live Events Grand Prix for Bar de Change and Windhoek's Real Hand…
Nedbank offers seasonal farm finance for regenerative agriculture
Nedbank Commercial Banking says it will tie farm loans to harvest cycles for regenerative agriculture, with longer repayment terms. No rates or criteria have been published.
Fuel levy shutdown called for 19 October as petrol passes R30
A group wants a national shutdown on 19 October over the fuel levy after petrol passed R30 a litre. What it demands, the AA's case and…
Moody’s says South Africa can earn an upgrade if fiscal gains hold
Moody's says South Africa could earn a rating upgrade if fiscal gains hold. What the Ba2 positive outlook means ahead of the 21 October budget review.
13 October 2026
Employment Services Amendment Bill: fines up to R1m or 10% of turnover
Fines of R100 000, R200 000, then R1 million or 10% of turnover would apply to any employer of foreign nationals under the bill. Comment closes…
Grain SA v JSE: soya bean location differential court date moves
Grain SA's interdict against the JSE over soya bean pricing now returns to court on 6 November 2026. What a location differential is, and why it…
Wheat harvest set for eight-year low as costs bite
The 2026/27 wheat harvest is forecast at 1.81 million tonnes, down 5% and the smallest in eight years, as dry weather and input costs squeeze growers.
Shoprite CEO pay rises to R117.8m, or R2.26m a week
Shoprite CEO pay rose to R117.8 million, about R2.26 million a week, driven by a once-off R36.4 million incentive award, the remuneration report shows.
Court lets Woolworths sell liquor at Dainfern Food Emporium
Woolworths won an interim High Court order to sell liquor at its Dainfern Food Emporium while the licence fight continues. The review is still to be…
IMF cuts South Africa’s 2026 growth forecast to 1.0%
The IMF's October growth forecast puts South Africa's 2026 growth at 1.0%, down from 1.1% in July, as the Iran war keeps energy prices high.
Creecy rules out RAF levy rise to R3 a litre
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy will not ask Treasury to lift the RAF levy to R3 a litre, but a fee on vehicle licence renewals is still…
Ramaphosa: 2.5 million hectares of state land for black farmers
Ramaphosa says government is releasing 2.5 million hectares of state land to black farmers with title deeds. What was said, the finance on offer and open…
Illicit trade costs South Africa R68 billion a year, study finds
A CGCSA-commissioned Econometrix study says illicit trade costs South Africa R68 billion a year in tax and 87 000 formal jobs. Here is what it found.
12 October 2026
Capitec uses ‘ghost stop’ and ‘landmine selfie’ to trap fraud mule accounts
The bank keeps identified mule accounts open and adds surprise biometric checks to make scams unprofitable
Fuel price hike, rate rise and medical aid costs create perfect storm for South African households
Higher petrol prices, a 7.25% policy rate and double-digit medical aid hikes mean employees must rethink salary increases and benefits
Hollard builds on Insure Your Unsure with Be More Sure positioning
Hollard has replaced Insure Your Unsure with Be More Sure. What the insurer says it changes, and what it has not said yet.
Xiaomi targets more South African buyers with Redmi Note 17
New Xiaomi SA boss Tianshi Lv wants Peru-style share gains. See the Redmi Note 17 line-up, prices and why global shipments fell 26%.
dtic meets Bell and Mondi as imports squeeze manufacturers
Minister Parks Tau visited Bell Equipment and Mondi as manufacturing fell 4.3% in August. See what both firms asked for and how trade remedies work.
Tongaat Hulett to leave the JSE on 3 November after 74 years
Tongaat Hulett will not fight its JSE delisting on 3 November 2026. Shareholders keep certificates but no value is expected. See the rescue story so far.
