South Africa adds 4.6GW of battery storage to curb daytime power surplus
Energy minister announces 9.6GW of new capacity, all battery storage and gas, to stop curtailment and protect private generators
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7 October 2026
South Africa passport drops to 86th in global ranking
Passport Reports says SA now ranks 86th, giving holders visa-free or simplified entry to 108 destinations, down from 108 in 2025
Afrimat expects headline loss per share as trading hits toughest level since 2006
The mining group cites stronger rand, shipping disruptions and weak iron ore demand for a projected loss of 55-60 cents per share
Driving licence cards to be valid for 10 years for most categories
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has moved to double the validity of most South African driving licence cards, pending final approval.
ITAC rejects 20% tariff hike on imported paper products
The International Trade Administration Commission said no tariff increase for paper imports, citing lack of evidence and risk to consumers.
Competition Commission moves to revoke R6.5bn Premier-RFG merger over factory closure
The regulator says Premier's shutdown of a key fruit cannery breaches merger conditions and could undo the deal.
BHP sells Kambalda nickel plant to Gold Fields
BHP will transfer its shuttered Western Australian nickel concentrator and related land to Gold Fields for an undisclosed sum
Inaugural Pan Afrikan Design Week launches in Cape Town, targeting designers and entrepreneurs
The three-day conference at the V&A Waterfront runs 22-24 October, offering keynotes, workshops and cultural events aimed at anyone looking to use design…
Bushtec unified its military and luxury safari tent brands. Here is the logic
For 55 years Bushtec quietly built both military field camps and luxury safari tents under one roof. At AAD 2026 it picked one brand for both,…
Saab Grintek Defence sees strong growth ahead, with 99% of sales going abroad
Saab's South African subsidiary has grown sales fivefold in five years, almost entirely from exports. New MD Sara Radu's own career, and the firm's tight hiring…
Durban Gateway terminal delays double vessel anchorage time, threaten supply chain
Minister of Transport says anchorage time has risen to six days, prompting equipment upgrades and calls for better communication
Milkor 380 drone remains unsold to South Africa as funding stalls
Milkor says the locally built 380 drone is operating abroad while the SANDF lacks budget to purchase it, highlighting defence spending gaps.
South Africa moves to set marriage age at 18
Home Affairs says legislation will align customary and civil marriage rules with the Constitution, ending parental consent for under-18 unions.
GuguByGugu wins gold at 2026 Eco-Logic Awards
The sustainable fashion label founded by Gugu Peteni was honoured with the top prize at the Eco-Logic Awards, underscoring the commercial potential…
6 October 2026
Homeowners urged to act within 48 hours to stop unlawful occupations
Legal expert says immediate action is crucial to invoke counter-spoliation and avoid lengthy court battles
FNB launches crypto trading on its platform
First National Bank now lets customers trade Bitcoin, Ethereum and other digital currencies from as little as R10
Petrol hits R30 per litre as government warns against panic-buying
Petrol prices reached a record R30 a litre and will rise by up to R3.33 on 7 October, prompting the government to urge motorists to drive…
Nersa proposes five-year ban on automated trading in SA wholesale electricity market
Regulator's draft framework seeks to keep algorithmic bids out of the new SAWEM platform for its first five years, citing risk concerns.
Braai basket inflation hits 5.2% in September 2026, worst in over a year
The BusinessTech Braii Index shows year-on-year price growth of 5.2%, outpacing official inflation and raising costs for South African households.
Standard Bank opens entries for 2026 Top Women Awards
Women in business can now apply for the Standard Bank Top Women Awards, a platform that offers recognition, networking and PR exposure.
Aweh Mobile launches family-focused MVNO service in South Africa
Aweh Mobile, led by managing director Nokuthula Mkhwane, rolls out a prepaid family-oriented platform that lets households share and control multiple SIMs…
Primedia Broadcasting appoints co-CEOs Kelvin Storie and Mzo Jojwana
The dual-leadership model aims to protect its radio business while driving digital innovation and new revenue streams, the company said.
Megan Rodgers appointed Managing Partner of CDH’s Cape Town office
In a Business Talk interview, CDH’s new Cape Town Managing Partner says clear legal rules are key to attracting fuel-sector capital in Africa
Gucci reopens flagship store at Cape Town V&A Waterfront
The luxury brand launches a new retail space that blends residential design with its full product range, open daily from 9am to 9pm.
Gun Free South Africa launches ‘If I Grow Up’ portrait campaign to keep gun-violence debate alive
The new campaign uses children’s aspirations to highlight the human cost of gun violence and push for stricter firearm regulations
Wise Group secures conditional licence and hires country manager for South Africa
London-based Wise, valued at R194 bn, got conditional approval to process travel and prescribed-allowance transfers and is recruiting a Johannesburg…
Power outage leaves 9,000 Pretoria residents without electricity
A week after a fire at Watloo Substation, the City of Tshwane says repairs are ongoing but thousands remain in the dark
From a KZN classroom to 200 funeral parlour branches: the Icebolethu Group story
Dr Nomfundo Mcoyi-Zondo left a primary school classroom in 2009 to start a funeral business from scratch. It has grown to more than 200 branches across…
UIF and the NEF put up R1 billion to back small business growth
The Unemployment Insurance Fund and the National Empowerment Fund have jointly committed R1 billion over five years to grow small businesses and create 30,000 jobs, with…
Woolworths Food adds nine new items as it pivots to core business
The retailer launches overnight oats, breakfast pots and other products while its food division drives most of Woolworths' turnover and earnings.
