Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 20 March 2026.

The National Treasury is considering the possibility of allowing limited access to funds that are currently strictly preserved until retirement.

They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.

Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

Oil and gas prices have risen again after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East.

From fuel to mortgages, the BBC looks at how oil and gas prices could push up the cost of living.

The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

Former Andre de Ruyter has warned that Eskom is fully aware that South Africa is heading toward a crisis unless urgent action is taken—and the time to act is now.

GoTyme CEO Cheslyn Jacobs says that fraudsters are relentless in South Africa, with billions lost each year.

The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.

Homes for Wells provides rented accommodation to 47 families for about 80% of market rate.