Business

SARS launches new requirements for vehicle owners in South Africa
From 1 June 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) requires one group of vehicle owners to register on its Traveller Management System (TMS).

95-year-old chocolate icon in South Africa being sold
Tiger Brands is selling the Beacon brand, with the group rapidly reducing its exposure to chocolate.

Study shows loved ones benefit when smokers switch to non-combustible alternatives
The debate over the merits of non-combustible alternatives to cigarettes in helping smokers to quit and reduce their health risks has increasingly focused on concerns relating to youth and non-smokers’ uptake, both of which are important public health considerations.

Prominent South African grocery retailer loses R1.6 billion in a single day
SPAR Group’s share price plunged 15% in a single day after issuing a trading statement warning of a sharp decline in earnings.

Youth Month shines spotlight on automotive sector’s talent pipeline
With youth unemployment in South Africa still hovering above 40%, the need to create meaningful technical career pathways for young people has never been more urgent.

Dis-Chem is under investigation, and money flooding back into South Africa
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Monday, 1 June 2026.

Home care workers face fuel cost spike fears
Home care workers must be paid for their mileage and travel time, a Sheffield-based carer says.

Election 2026: Child poverty a ‘huge red flag’
The children’s commissioner says child poverty in Jersey “is a big red flag” for the community.

Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop littering, say waste companies
The industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree.

Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

Why is Lidl opening a pub?
The debate about about what seems like a bizarre idea of having a cold pint after exploring the store’s well known middle aisle.