Big changes on the table for South Africa’s Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant
The National Treasury is considering major changes for South Africa’s Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, which has raised some concerns.
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Martin Lewis on why you should check your tax code now
Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.
Venezuela’s interim president proposes oil reform
Delcy Rodríguez gave her first state of the union address to the country after the US seized Nicolás Maduro.
New long-haul international flight coming to South Africa
Air Europa is launching a new flight that connects Johannesburg and Madrid, but local travellers will have to wake up early.
World-class South African facility collapsed despite R500 million funding
Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) went from a world-class facility to a complete disaster despite receiving R500 million to revamp the facility.
How BusinessTech sponsored articles help South African companies thrive
Sponsored articles on BusinessTech are one of the best options for South African companies to promote their best products and services to an influential audience.
Here is the expected petrol price for February
Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that petrol and diesel users in South Africa are lining up for a big cut to pricing in the new year.
End of an era for 135-year-old South African company
Aveng has announced the retirement of its Group CEO, Scott Cummins, with the JSE-listed construction company now looking for a permanent replacement.
Sale of R1.6 billion luxury shopping mall in South Africa’s richest area collapses
The sale of Hyde Park Corner has fallen through after conditions precedent in the deal were not met.
Trump’s Fed fight looks like something from another country
Donald Trump’s stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries – which ended badly for the economy.
One of South Africa’s richest families receives over R1 billion in Capitec shares, and blow for DStv owner
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 16 January 2026.
Storm brewing over Mr Price deal to buy European retailer for R9.7 billion
Mr Price’s move to acquire European retailer NKD is under extreme pressure from investors.
Star Wars boss Kathleen Kennedy departs after 14 years in the role
She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including its five feature films and new TV shows
How realistic is India’s quest for magnets made of rare earths
India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports – but can it work?
‘They are essential’: How smoke detectors are evolving
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
Leon will focus on stations and airports to revive fortunes, boss says
The fast food chain is closing its stores outside London as part of a restructuring plan.
Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
The replacement to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
US to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods after investment pledge
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US.
United States releases alarming statement about South Africa
The United States Embassy in South Africa has issued a scathing statement about the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) conducting naval exercises with Iran.
Township shopping mall to be sold for R177 million in South Africa
A township shopping mall in Gauteng is set to change hands in a R177 million deal after receiving the green light from South Africa’s Competition Commission.