Blows keep coming for the rand
The rand suffered another blow on Friday, weakening to R17.20 to the dollar during mid-afternoon trade.
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Petrol price above 150p a litre for first time in nearly two years
Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.
Johann Rupert’s company sitting on R107 billion pile of cash
Reinet Investments has completed the sale of Pension Insurance Corporation, which has increased the company’s cash balance to over R100 billion.
Early warning signs for homeowners in South Africa
The Reserve Bank has warned that interest rate hikes may be warranted if the Iran war drags on, which could mean homeowners would have to pay more on their home loans in the near future.
‘Ripple of fear’ over Iran war hits consumer confidence
A key survey indicates growing doubt among shoppers over prospects for the UK economy in the next year.
Ramokgopa responds to threat of ‘energy Armageddon’ in South Africa
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa isn’t facing an ‘energy Armageddon’ in 2030, following warnings from Eskom and energy experts of a looming supply cliff.
How top South African companies reach their target audiences
To stay relevant, South African companies must embrace online advertising.
The cost of driving vs flying from Joburg to Cape Town and Durban this Easter
South African travellers are set for pain when travelling this Easter holiday weekend, with fuel prices set for massive increases.
Truecaller changes on the cards for South Africa
Caller ID and spam screening platform Truecaller says that it is willing to change its app in South Africa to comply with local privacy laws.
Business Talk – PSG Head of Securities Wendy Myers unpacks the basics of investing for South Africans
In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Wendy Myers, the Head of Securities at PSG, demystifies investment jargon and talks trading basics.
Scrums.com review – A hands-on look at the platform redefining software outsourcing
Scrums.com is the Software Engineering Orchestration Platform (SEOP), mission control for engineering and product leaders who orchestrate AI agents, talent, teams, infrastructure, and delivery intelligence in one place. Software Engineering. Sorted.
Ramaphosa makes a sudden U-turn
South Africa has walked back its claim that US pressure led to its disinvitation from an upcoming Group of Seven summit in France.
Good news for people with DStv in South Africa, and end of an era for Carte Blanche
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 27 March 2026.
Major new shopping mall opens in South Africa’s latest semigration hotspot
Garden Walk shopping centre has opened its doors in Hartenbos, which will serve the growing coastal community.
Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube’s defeat in landmark social media addiction trial
A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.
Judge rejects Pentagon’s attempt to ‘cripple’ Anthropic
A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic’s tools.
‘Affordability is the biggest thing’ – Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.
The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.