South Africa has secured commitments from Chinese and Indian car companies to upgrade their assembly operations to full-scale manufacturing as the auto sector comes under severe strain.

OUTsurance has announced an expanded partnership with the United Rugby Championship (URC), marking a significant milestone in the company’s international growth strategy.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 3 October 2025.

Airlink is looking to add more routes as it adds a group of new Embraer jets into its fleet.

There is a striking new arrival in Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard.

The drinks giant said this week that the attack had a major impact on its domestic operations.

More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?

Her comments come after a firm linked to the peer was ordered to pay £122m over a Covid-19 contract.

A survey says 95% of parents and carers feel the affordability of childcare is poor or very poor.

South Africa has once again failed to improve its position in a ranking that measures the economic freedom of its citizens and businesses.

Capitec will continue to increase its branch network, as it joins the nation’s other banks in offering Home Affairs services.