Business

Retailer worth more than Pick n Pay and SPAR opening new stores in South Africa
Boxer has massively expanded its store base across South Africa, with the company opening a net 51 stores in 2026.

Safe Intelligence: Why the AI your organisation deploys should know what it’s not allowed to do
Your risk team is not blocking AI adoption. They are blocking ungoverned AI. There is a difference, and understanding it is what lets your organisation move forward.

Godongwana meets with Joburg over collapsing finances
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has met with the Executive of Johannesburg to discuss serious concerns raised by the National Treasury regarding the City’s finances.

South African giant sells stake in German company for R6.5 billion
Prosus is selling another large stake in Delivery Hero for €335 million as the group seeks to meet regulatory requirements.

Two big wins for Vodacom
Vodacom is optimistic about its acquisitions of large stakes in Maziv and Safaricom amid the group’s strong performance in FY26.

National disaster for South Africa
The National Disaster Management Centre officially classified the latest severe weather events as a National Disaster.

Why employee wellbeing is becoming the broker’s biggest lever in the benefits conversation
Employee benefits consultants know that their clients often find it hard to prioritise employee wellbeing products and initiatives

Kganyago sends a warning to the United States, and the DA in hot water in Cape Town
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Monday, 11 May 2026.

Council confirms £300 heating oil support
“Residents should not be left behind simply because they are off the gas grid,” council leader says.

Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.

No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says
Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn’t want visitors to be “burdened” by biometric checks.

This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled – here is what to check so you don’t
It’s essential to read your policy details carefully – here’s a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.

Haggling prices and chasing debts – tradespeople hit with cost of living headache
More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds.