The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has officially gazetted the name changes for geographic features and towns in South Africa, marking the end of the road for East London and Graaff-Reinet.

Early data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that the momentum from the stronger rand is slowing, with fuel price recoveries much lower than last month and declining.

The Bank governor criticised emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.

Volkswagen says the South African government urgently needs to take action if it wants companies to keep investing, calling its latest pitch a ‘make or break’ moment.

Gold Fields Ltd. said profit last year likely almost tripled as the miner benefited from bullion’s record-breaking rally.

The largest airport on the African continent in South Africa is making steady progress on a R14.5 billion capital expansion programme.

Cape Town will call for tenders to implement several major projects that aim at cutting electricity costs and bolstering water security in South Africa’s second-biggest city and main tourist hub. 

South Africans can expect significant traffic disruptions next week ahead of the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA).

BusinessTech is the preferred choice for South Africa’s top companies because it boasts an influential audience of decision-makers.

Pnet has published its 2026 Job Market Trends Report, which includes salary guides and ranges for more than 100 jobs across 11 sectors in the country.

The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure to silver after the price of the metal soars.

Discovery has acquired its own Head Office in Sandton, noting that the switch from rent to debt repayments will actually result in a profit boost.

Businesses are being warned that pushing staff back into the office can quickly land companies in legal trouble—even if the initial business decision is lawful.

Halifax describes the figure as a “milestone”, and potentially daunting for first-time buyers.

Rio Tinto has pulled the plug on a deal to acquire Glecnore, with the mining companies unable to agree terms.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 6 February 2026.