
Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34
A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.
WEDNESDAY, 18 MARCH 2026, 15:44

A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.

Mark and Dan Saltzman have sold shares in Dis-Chem worth over R600 million, as the Saltzman family’s ties to the business undergo a large change.

GoTyme is expanding its customer hub network across South Africa, with the bank planning to offer Smart ID services across the country.

JSE-listed Vukile Property Fund is continuing its expansion in Iberia with the acquisition of a 50% stake in the Splau Shopping Centre in Barcelona.

Inflation has fallen squarely on the Reserve Bank’s target, but the war in Middle East will likely stop any interest rate cuts.

Eskom has warned that municipal debt could climb to over R300 billion in just five years if left unabated.

Almost every household experiences a WiFi dead zone, especially in South African homes with concrete and/or brick walls. Reliable home internet is no longer a luxury but rather a home essential.

One of South Africa’s major cities risks becoming a ghost town as it continues to lose thousands of jobs due to pressure on the automotive sector.

Founded in 2012, AlphaESS has expanded its business across more than 130 countries and regions, establishing itself as a global leader in energy storage solutions.

The Iran war led to the largest outflow from South Africa’s bond market in six years, while South Africa’s stock benchmark has declined 10% since late February.

The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick Media Player, Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen, and Xiaomi 4K TV Stick Media Player 2nd Gen offer simple ways to bring modern streaming to any television.

Some families are splashing out hundreds on a school prom outfit – but many will only be worn once.

The community grocery store in Crewe aims to bridge the gap between food banks and supermarkets.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 18 March 2026.