Sibanye Stillwater announces plan for new South African gold mine
The miner says it will develop a new gold operation despite a shrinking local industry
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6 September 2026
Draft regulations would allow South Africans to carry up to 750 g of cannabis, about 1,500 joints
Legal experts say the proposed 750-gram limit clarifies personal possession but leaves many practical questions unanswered
Wildlife photographer Chris Fallows bought South African farmland in 2017
Australian photographer Chris Fallows used earnings from his shark photography to purchase a farm in South Africa, highlighting non-traditional foreign inv
Nersa invites public comment on Eskom’s 8.83% tariff proposal
The regulator has opened a consultation period for Eskom’s suggested 8.83% increase in electricity tariffs, a move that could affect costs for businesses a
Cape Town accelerates exit from Eskom with new solar power deals
The municipality says cheaper solar contracts will speed its move away from the national utility
Severe storms set to hit Johannesburg, Soweto, KwaZulu-Natal, Kimberley and Cape Town
NOWiNSA warns of heavy rain and strong winds that could disrupt small-business operations across five key regions
Kokstad native wins Primetime Emmy Award
A South African from Kokstad has been awarded a Primetime Emmy, marking a rare international TV accolade for the country.
Two-thirds of SA news sites do not block AI scraping, report says
iAfrica.com finds most local publishers lack measures against automated content copying, leaving smaller outlets vulnerable
V&A Waterfront launches R1.4bn luxury later-living development The Bower
The Bower, a R1.4 billion, 147-unit later-living project at the V&A Waterfront, opens sales with prices from R9 million to R40 million, targeting affluent
Competition Commission finds only 1 in 10 township firms sell online
Report shows informality, skills gaps and platform rules keep most township and rural businesses out of e-commerce
South Africa lags Africa in remote job listings but growth hints at new hiring pool
Remote Jobs Index shows only 17.6% of SA LinkedIn ads are remote, yet Pnet reports a 28% rise in H1 2026, signalling opportunities for SMEs
Cape Town launches joint police operations centre with expanded body-camera and drone network
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Safety and Security MMC JP Smith unveiled a new digital hub to coordinate policing resources and safety technology across the
Emira sells Randridge Mall to Goat Wholesale, with a historically disadvantaged procurement condition attached
The Competition Commission has approved Emira Property Fund's sale of the 25-year-old Randridge Mall to Goat Wholesale, on condition the buyer sources certain services from historically…
R10 million, three 20-year bans: what the FSCA actually found on Africa Bitcoin’s founders
The FSCA's fuller findings, released this week, show three coordinated trades over four days in 2022 behind the 20-year bans handed to Africa Bitcoin's founder, his…
Proposed licence-disc tax and Cape Union Mart protests put motorists and retailer under pressure
The transport department eyes a temporary levy on licence disc renewals while Cape Union Mart faces Palestine solidarity protests despite a court ruling pr
Developers target Robertson, McGregor and Montagu as property prices surge
Rising home values and demand for lifestyle estates are prompting developers to focus on three Boland towns, creating both opportunities and affordability
5 September 2026
GridCars founder says South Africa needs 1,000 chargers to make EV network profitable
Winstone Jordaan argues the hardware is easy, but billing and roaming systems are the real challenge for a national charging network
China Hour partners with South African platforms to broaden Chinese audiovisual reach
China Hour says a multi-platform deal will bring more Chinese TV and film content to South African audiences, though details remain scarce
Discovery’s Vitality unit acquires US health-tech firm Icario for up to $59.5 million
The deal adds AI-driven member-engagement tools for US government health plans to Discovery’s Vitality platform, with contingent payments tied to revenue g
Discovery Bank announces October launch of its AI-driven “super bank”
CEO Adrian Gore says the new platform will integrate banking, health and rewards services for up to two million customers by 2029.
Online retail growth in South Africa slows but market size still expands
World Wide Worx reports online sales to hit R159 billion in 2026, with growth easing to 22.5% and payment failures becoming a key concern for merchants
Electric trucks outpace cars in South Africa as fleets chase cost savings
Fleet operators see up to 25% lower total cost of ownership, while high duties keep most electric cars above R400 000
JSE listing decline offset by diversification benefits, says Moneyweb
Despite the number of listed companies falling to about 263, sector mix and new listings keep the exchange relevant for investors
BusinessTech draws South Africa’s biggest brands for digital advertising
Top firms such as Capitec, MTN and Google use BusinessTech’s audience of 5.3 million readers to boost brand authority, a model small companies may study
All Blacks embed South African culture in social media ahead of rugby test
New Zealand’s rugby team is using local music, language and food references on Instagram, a move that could teach South African brands how to engage fans
Woolworths to buy in2food, bolstering its private-label food range
Woolworths will purchase 100% of in2food Holdings, a R5bn revenue food maker, to tighten supply chain, boost innovation and keep its premium store brand co
Johannesburg extends pensioner property tax rebates to June 2027
Current pensioner homeowners keep their rate discounts automatically, avoiding paperwork until the end of the 2026/27 valuation cycle
Competition Commission to decide on rural network sharing exemption
ACT seeks a five-year exemption to allow shared towers and fibre in low-density areas, sparking debate over competition and cost-efficiency.
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.
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.
