Business

End of an era for company in South Africa founded by a Springbok legend
Paymenow, which was co-founded by Springbok legend Bryan Habana, has merged with fellow fintech PayCurve.

Government issues statement about deadly new virus in South Africa
The Department of Health (DoH) has requested that the public stay calm after a rare case of Hantavirus was confirmed in a critically ill British national in South Africa.

New threat to schools in South Africa
Results from a recent Schools Water Testing Project have revealed major concerns about water quality in South Africa.

Rand under pressure
The South African rand has come under pressure in the new week as markets digest the latest signals from the United States Federal Reserve, and the Iran War continues to bite.

A new dawn awaits the luxury safari traveller
There is a growing preference for a more intimate, residential style of travel – what many are calling the “home away from home.”

Most expensive resort ever built in South Africa gets ready to open its doors
KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast R2 billion mega-resort has officially received its occupation certificate.

One of South Africa’s biggest airlines may close down within one year
South African Airways (SAA) may face insolvency within the next 12 months unless it successfully improves its liquidity situation.

Best news in 8 months for one of South Africa’s most important sectors
The latest Absa PMI shows that sentiment in the manufacturing sector was in positive territory for the first time since September 2025.

Here is the official petrol price for May
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.

Bad news for anyone planning to book flights in South Africa
The surge in jet fuel prices has put massive pressure on airlines and, ultimately, ticket prices in South Africa.