South African home sales dip 8% in Q2 2026 while Gauteng’s share rises to 48%
National residential transaction volumes fell, but Gauteng accounted for nearly half of Remax network sales, hinting at a regional rebound.
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5 October 2026
4 October 2026
Transport minister urges ICTSI to fix Durban port delays
Minister Barbara Creecy says anchorage times have doubled to six days and calls for better communication and equipment upgrades
Wealthy foreign retirees drive demand for luxury homes in Cape Winelands
European and US retirees are flocking to Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek, pushing property values above R4 million and spurring new estate…
Hilton College charges over R2.2 million for five-year boarding education
The KwaZulu-Natal school’s fees include boarding, a 650-hectare nature reserve and a choice of IEB or British curricula
Menlyn Park Mall now has South Africa’s most stores with 434 outlets
The Pretoria centre tops the country in shop count despite being second-largest by floor area, overtaking Fourways Mall.
Durban and Johannesburg face highest water outage rates in South Africa
Over a third of households in eThekwini and Johannesburg endured two-day water cuts in 2025, highlighting ageing pipe networks and R8.7 billion water loss…
South Africa sees rise in ‘money for murder’ life insurance claims
The National Financial Ombud Scheme reports 38 murder-for-money cases in 2024, up from 14 in 2023, and urges new consent rules to curb fraud.
Urban buyers turn to Swellendam farms as Cape Town property prices soar
Rising Cape Town home prices and municipal costs are driving Gauteng and other urban residents to buy lifestyle farms near Swellendam, a 283-year-old town.
SARS and Bidvest Protea Coin warn of diesel adulteration as prices near record
A suspected illicit fuel operation uncovered near Potchefstroom highlights rising diesel adulteration ahead of October’s record pump prices.
Xpresso Cafe offers South Africa’s cheapest takeaway coffee at R14
BusinessTech finds Xpresso Cafe's R14 cup beats rivals, highlighting price pressure as big chains eye the fast-growing coffee market.
3 October 2026
Swartland Municipality named South Africa’s best-run local authority for second year
Swartland Municipality topped the 2026 Municipal Performance Awards, improving its financial sustainability score to 80 and reinforcing its reputation…
South Africa drops plan for pre-export checks on Chinese imports
The government scrapped a March directive to verify Chinese goods before they ship, a move seen by trade adviser Donald MacKay as evidence of a collapsing…
Gauteng e-Toll system taken offline after years of low compliance
SANRAL shut the electronic toll network on 11 April 2024, ending a scheme that never reached its revenue targets, according to the agency and OUTA founder…
SARB report says South Africans lose R12bn a year to cash-related crime
The central bank calls the loss a “robbery tax” and warns of hidden costs that hit low-income earners hardest
Pick n Pay launches exclusive Dots doughnut range, beats rivals in taste test
The South African retailer now offers 11 Dots Original doughnuts in 150 stores, topping Krispy Kreme and Woolworths in a blind tasting.
Midstream estate launches Shopping on Eastway retail centre
The new luxury mall, anchored by Woolworths Food Market and Checkers, opened on 1 Oct 2026 for affluent residents.
Study finds land alone won’t lift South Africa’s rural households out of poverty
University of the Free State research shows most small-scale farmers rely on wages, grants and small businesses, not just extra land, to survive.
Gauteng Social Development department’s funding chaos persists after audits
Repeated forensic audits expose corruption and mismanagement, leaving NGOs and vulnerable South Africans without vital support.
International tourist arrivals top 7.5 million in South Africa, August hits 1 million
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says the surge must be turned into jobs, investment and broader economic benefits.
2 October 2026
Shoprite’s Uniq brand opens 50th store in Cape Town
The retailer’s new Sea Point outlet marks a milestone for its affordable fashion chain and introduces self-checkout technology.
Eskom proposes R1.20/kWh pilot tariff for bitcoin miners
Eskom and regulator Nersa are consulting on a two-year pilot that would sell surplus power to crypto miners at a benchmark price of about R1.20 per…
Huawei outlines AI-driven “intelligent government” plan at GovTech 2026
At GovTech 2026, Huawei detailed how AI, cloud and shared platforms could transform South Africa’s public services, citing pilots in health, education…
South Africans shift from ATMs to retail cash-back as fees rise
The SARB report shows POS cash-back withdrawals cost far less than ATM fees, prompting consumers and retailers to favour supermarket tills for cash.
Absa launches Africa’s first bank-offered digital-asset custody service
Absa says its new digital-asset custody platform, approved by regulators, will let institutional clients store Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Ledger and USDC…
Dr Bokaba appointed CEO of NFVF, also acting accounting authority
The National Film and Video Foundation names Dr Bokaba as CEO, giving him statutory power to sign off funding and keep film projects moving
Sasko launches #12OfficialSandwichesOfSA campaign with R500k prize pool
Sasko invites shoppers to vote for South Africa’s official sandwiches, offering instant airtime rewards and cash prizes up to R20,000.
Checkers launches Xpress Trolley smart carts at new Centurion store
Checkers' new Midstream store in Centurion will be the first in Gauteng to use Xpress Trolley carts that let shoppers scan, track spend and pay on…
National Consumer Commission releases draft guidelines for opt-out registry, targeting spam calls and political/charity solicitations
The NCC’s draft rules set out how businesses, political parties and charities must handle direct-marketing calls, with a 15-day public comment period
Meta launches Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses in South Africa
Meta and EssilorLuxottica announce official South African launch of Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses, with pricing and privacy concerns noted.
Usaasa launches public consultation on universal access as abolition looms
The agency tasked with universal communications access has opened a consultation on redefining service targets, even as the government plans to dissolve…
