Trump’s Hormuz deadline looms but some Asian nations have already struck deals with Iran
Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.
Business
Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.
High-end suburb emerging as a hijacking hotspot in South Africa
New data shows that one of Johannesburg’s high-end residential areas is becoming a hijacking hotspot in South Africa.
Situation critical for South Africa
The Green Drop Report for 2025, assessing wastewater management across South Africa, shows a concerning increase in the number of wastewater systems in critical condition.
57 jobs that pay higher than the R30,000 average salary in South Africa
Stats SA’s latest quarterly employment survey shows that the average monthly salary in South Africa increased to R29,690 in the fourth quarter of the year.
Huge problems for lifestyle audits in South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration has highlighted the government’s challenges in conducting lifestyle audits.
The international products dominating shelves in South Africa
According to market research firm Euromonitor International, South Africa’s beauty market grew 7% year on year to reach to $3.9 billion in 2024, which is over R65 billion at current conversion rates, outpacing the 0.6% GDP growth at the time.
State-owned company relaunches product to protect South Africa from social unrest
Sasris has relaunched Wrap Cover, five years after it was withdrawn following the July 2021 unrest.
Charity ‘feels the pinch’ of higher energy prices
The Felix Project is among the organisations feeling the effects of increased costs due to the conflict in Iran.
‘I jump in the sea to refresh my brain’: How remote workers are boosting coastal towns
The rise in remote working means many professionals are choosing to settle in coastal and rural towns.
‘Positives’ for tourism despite Iran war uncertainty
Bosses say a good start to the year has been put at risk, but opportunities have also emerged.
SARS warning for rich South Africans leaving the country, and Cape Town is slowly kissing Eskom goodbye
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 6 April 2026.
New criminal tactic targeting South Africans with banking apps on their phones
Criminals are increasingly targeting South Africans with banking apps installed on their phones.
Oil back above $110 after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran
The US president said Iran’s bridges and power plants would be destroyed unless it opened the Strait of Hormuz.
Spain’s huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat
Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.
More private schools in South Africa getting Woolworths to make their tuckshop food
Woolworths is looking to expand its tuck shop offerings across South Africa following positive reactions to its limited rollout.
One of South Africa’s biggest food producers buying well-known pet food brand for R695 million
On March 31, 2026, South African food manufacturer RCL Foods bought the popular pet food brand Martin and Martin for R695 million.
Warning for estates and complexes that scan visitor car and drivers licences in South Africa
Estates, complexes and gated communities in South Africa are being warned to be careful about how they collect and handle visitors’ personal information.
New labour laws in South Africa have a serious problem for pensions
Experts from Webber Wentzel have highlighted concerns over technical issues related to the amendments to the Basic Conditions of Employment.
South Africans rush to buy homes in R15 billion ‘smart’ city in KwaZulu-Natal
South Africans snapped up more than half the homes within hours of the launch of a new residential estate in KwaZulu-Natal’s fast-growing Westown smart city.