Good news for anyone with an Edgars Club membership in South Africa
Edgars Club have announced a new partnership launching on 1 June 2026, allowing members access to discounted movie tickets.
Business
The Marketing Opportunity Businesses Are Literally Walking Over
KTSA Online is helping businesses turn everyday spaces — from entrance floors to service counters — into simple but effective branding tools.
Biggest salary increase in history for Eskom employees, and task team deployed at Woolworths stores
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Sunday, 31 May 2026.
The Car Accessory That Has Quietly Become Standard in Many Vehicles
ADDO Auto specialises in premium vehicle-specific floor mats, boot liners, and interior protection designed for popular SUVs, bakkies, and passenger vehicles.
Iconic 90-year-old company in South Africa goes from hero to zero
Analysts say South African pulp and paper group Sappi risks a $2 billion debt spiral as its losses mount.
The South African man who NASA named a planet after
South African energy-engineering expert, entrepreneur, and founder, Siyabulela Xuza, has a minor planet named after him.
Most South Africans can’t afford to buy new cars
More than 90% of South Africans report that economic pressures are forcing them to keep their vehicles for longer.
A rural town in South Africa where people make R25,000 a month has higher food prices than Joburg, Durban, and Cape Town
In May 2026, a historic city in the Eastern Cape is the most expensive place among South Africa’s major towns and cities for groceries.
Taxis saying goodbye to cash in Cape Town
The Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (Codeta) has announced the launch of a new cashless payment system, which is set to launch on June 1.
Warning over DStv-owner’s next move in South Africa
Market analysts warn that DStv’s new owner, Canal+, is facing significant challenges in turnaround and integration following its acquisition of MultiChoice.
South Africans throwing money into a black hole
South Africa’s growing gambling use is sapping income that would ordinarily be flowing into groceries, entertainment and mobile phone bills.
City of Joburg secures R3.8 billion loan, and new tax on the cards for vehicle license renewals in South Africa
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 30 May 2026.
Big changes for spam calls in South Africa
New amendments to the Consumer Protection Act impose a series of changes for direct marketers in South Africa.
Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman’s takeover bid
The music giant said Pershing Square’s offer fundamentally undervalued the business.
Popular shopping mall in South Africa’s capital sold for R148 million
A 50% stake in Mamelodi Square has been sold to JSE-listed Exemplar, bringing its stake in Tshwane mall to 100%.
Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time
Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom’s reduced targets
Great news for Cape Town
Cape Town’s dam levels have increased by about 20% in just one week due to a recent and unusual rainfall event, taking the city out of the ‘early drought caution’ stage.
Woolworths increases security at all stores after explosions in South Africa
Woolworths has noted that it will be increasing security measures across all stores after explosions hit two of its branches in South Africa.
How Miway turned claims into an online sentiment success story
In insurance, reputation can be earned or lost in a single moment.
New driving laws for 62 municipalities in South Africa
The Department of Transport has confirmed it will roll out the new AARTO system to 62 municipalities from July 2026.
Top UK chefs call for 10% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants
Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be slashed to 10% to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.