Sunlight Ultra Power cleans 500 braai grids with one 750ml bottle on Heritage Day
The detergent brand demonstrated its grease-cutting claim by washing 500 used braai grills in under 11 minutes using just one bottle.
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6 October 2026
Sanlam offers cash takeover of Santam, aims to delist insurer
Sanlam proposes to buy remaining Santam shares for R505 each, a 26.6% premium, pending regulator sign-off and JSE delisting.
Vodacom CIO says autonomous AI agents will soon reshape customer service
Group CIO Mohamed Sami told TechCentral that AI-driven agents that resolve queries without human hand-off are imminent for Vodacom’s customer experience.
Western Cape court rules Nedbank acted unreasonably in home auction
Judge finds bank should have accepted R650 000 private sale instead of proceeding with auction that yielded R401 000
5 October 2026
Transnet Pipelines invites private firms to lease five fuel depots
State-owned TPL launches RFPs for five inland fuel storage sites, aiming to unlock revenue and boost energy security.
Presidency reaffirms commitment to B-BBEE and backs review of the framework
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the government will expand and strengthen B-BBEE, highlighting youth jobs, equity-equivalent programmes and continued…
Collabstr adds Snapchat creators to its influencer marketplace
The platform now lets brands hire Snapchat creators, offering native analytics and escrow payments to reach Gen Z and Millennials.
Competition Commission issues right-to-repair guidelines for South African electronics
The Competition Commission’s new guidelines warn manufacturers that blocking independent repairers, via parts-pairing software or denied parts, may breach…
Special Effects Media warns AI rush can erode brand identity
The media firm says fast AI-generated graphics risk losing the visual DNA that makes a brand recognisable.
Gida Media launches data-driven wall mural advertising platform
The new GidaPulse service aims to help brands and agencies choose mural sites based on audience and location data rather than just wall space.
Luno warns draft crypto rules could breach IMF commitments
The proposed cross-border crypto manual treats stablecoin payments as capital flows, which Luno says conflicts with South Africa’s IMF obligations…
Riversdale solar plant cuts town’s reliance on Eskom
A 10 MW solar farm with battery storage now powers most of the historic Western Cape town, reducing tariff risk
Brandtech Group pauses meetings for a week to let staff experiment with AI
The agency group halted meetings for seven days, giving 4,630 employees across 30 countries time to learn and build generative AI tools
Ransomware gang threatens to leak data of three South African firms
The Gentlemen have posted countdown timers for LegalWise, Samwumed and Edcon, raising concerns over data security and ransomware payment policy
Why Mhlonishwa Winston Kunene cut back from 25 Airbnbs and now runs three
Property investor Mhlonishwa Winston Kunene reveals the hidden costs, asset wear and operational realities of running short-term rentals in SA.
Why Bucks Warns South African Entrepreneurs About Trucking Scams
Seasoned procurement executive Bucks warns South African entrepreneurs about mining scams, high entry costs, and the realities of the trucking industry.
Busi Mabuza on how BRICS can help South African businesses export value
SA BRICS Business Council Chair Busi Mabuza explains how South African firms can use BRICS trade ties to shift from raw exports to manufactured goods.
Witness Mdaka on Township Rental Profits and Building AdProp
Property developer Witness Mudau explains township rental economics, bank financing hurdles, and scaling the proptech platform AdProp.
How to Build a Profitable E-Hailing Fleet in South Africa
Discover practical steps to launch a profitable e-hailing fleet in South Africa, from auction vehicle sourcing to strict driver management.
COGTA flags R268bn wasteful municipal spending, unveils new White Paper
The department says unauthorised spending rose to R268bn in 2024/25 and the revised White Paper aims to tighten professionalism in local government before…
ICASA pulls back OTT inquiry, delaying regulation for Netflix, WhatsApp and YouTube
The regulator says the withdrawal is to sort administrative matters and a new notice will be issued later, keeping the Fair Share debate on hold.
Tuffy launches “Tough Enough to Care” campaign to recycle bottle tops for charity
Refuse bag maker Tuffy will collect plastic bottle tops, sell them to recycler Myplas and fund cleft surgeries and wheelchairs via Operation Smile SA…
DNI commits up to R500m to Mission Mobile, mostly debt
The investment backs a prepaid smartphone financing model that could reshape handset access for South Africa’s 82% prepaid users
GoTyme’s Q4 outlook: festive sales may rise while SME profits do not, as fuel costs bite
GoTyme Bank's Q4 2026 SME Outlook warns that rising fuel costs could squeeze margins even as festive-season sales hold up, urging SMEs to protect cash flow…
Land Bank pauses blended finance applications at planting time as AFASA Grains objects
The Land Bank's Blended Finance Scheme ran out of its R325m grant allocation for emerging and Black commercial grain farmers just as planting season opened, prompting…
Cell C executives got 15.3m free shares at listing, plus bonuses on a missed target
Cell C confirms its top three executives paid nothing for 15.3 million shares at listing, and were rated as exceeding a profit target the company itself…
South Africa’s investment falls to 13.6% of GDP in Q2, raising growth concerns
Investment as a share of GDP dropped to 13.6% in the second quarter, the lowest in five years, prompting warnings from BLSA chief Busiswe Mavuso.
JSE All Share Index falls 7% in first three quarters of 2026
Precious metal miners, Naspers and Prosus weigh heavily on the index as local shares struggle to recover.
Unilever expands Durban Vaseline plant to supply 80% of global market
A R100 million investment lifts the Maydon Wharf line’s capacity from 60% to 80% of worldwide Vaseline output, creating jobs and boosting local sourcing.
Sanlam delays retail banking launch to early 2027
The insurer plans a joint venture with GoTyme Bank but will not roll out services until the first quarter of 2027, lagging rivals by years.
