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.
Business
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.