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Township shopping mall to be sold for R177 million in South Africa
A township shopping mall in Gauteng is set to change hands in a R177 million deal after receiving the green light from South Africa’s Competition Commission.

Serial rail fare evader faces jail over 112 unpaid tickets
Charles Brohiri pleaded guilty to travelling without buying a ticket a total of 112 times.

South Africans can now visit 101 countries in 2026 – losing access to 5 destinations
South Africans can travel to 101 countries without needing a visa in 2026, marking a decline in global mobility compared to the previous year.

Financial giant gets the green light to buy South African company for R2.2 billion
Old Mutual Wealth has received to the go-ahead to acquire 10X Investments from its sister company, Old Mutual Private Equity.

The top Durban school where 90% of matrics achieved A or B aggregates
Durban Girls’ College achieved exceptional matric results, which include a 100% pass rate, 100% Bachelor’s Degree access, and 4.03 distinctions per candidate.

Boeing knew of flaw in part linked to UPS plane crash, report says
An aircraft that crashed in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing 15 years ago, investigators say.

Changes to legal limit when drinking and driving in South Africa
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has announced that the government plans to change South Africa’s drunk driving limit.

Bad news for beer lovers in South Africa
Beer and alcohol drinkers in South Africa could soon be paying noticeably more.

Domains.co.za launches South Africa’s own Link in Bio tool
The Link in Bio tool gives brands one place to share everything – from social media profiles to current specials.

End of an era for major international company in South Africa
British American Tobacco is closing its only manufacturing facility in South Africa, with over 200 employees at risk of retrenchment.

‘My home was uninhabitable’ – residents reveal ‘botched’ work after energy firm folds
A woman whose home flooded during works carried out by a now-folded company says she is trying to rebuild her life.

Johann Rupert’s R19 trillion luxury giant is killing it
Johann Rupert-controlled Richemont has seen a double-digit rise in sales in the final months of 2025.

Resetting the standard: leadership lessons for 2026
January is when leaders talk about vision. In reality, January is when standards either reset or quietly drop.

Eskom holding South Africa hostage
Eskom’s continuation of a court case over trading licences has the potential to limit South Africa’s move to a more competitive market.