The first two-pot system withdrawal was submitted one minute into the new financial year, and South Africans are being reminded of the risks.

The government’s hopes that 2026 was the year when growth would pick up are at risk of being scuppered.

Residents of Cape Town are being warned that water restrictions could arrive earlier than expected.

Digital advertising has never been more important for South African companies, due to the rapid growth in internet users in the country.

South African motorists are in for a world of pain next month, with the latest data from the CEF pricing a massive increase for petrol in April, before fuel levy hikes are included.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has tripled down on the National Health Insurance scheme, saying that court battles and a pause on promulgating the NHI Act won’t slow down the government’s agenda.

Remgro, the South African company chaired by Johann Rupert, expects a strong rise in headline earnings.

Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 13 March 2026.

Africa’s largest seller of clothing and mobile phones is looking for a banking chief as it plans to open branches across its store network.

Many recent client conversations have begun with the same question: If the economy is stabilising, why do operating conditions remain so challenging?  

South Africa is heading for an economic shock if surging global oil prices persist, but ordinary South Africans are advised not to panic. 

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was a temporary measure that will last until 11 April.

The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.

The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service

Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.