There’s still a plan to save the Post Office, and bad news for Eskom customers in South Africa
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.
Business
Leaders Unscripted – Microsoft South Africa CEO Vukani Mngxati explains why businesses can’t ignore the AI revolution
Microsoft South Africa CEO Vukani Mngxati shares why this moment in AI is unlike any previous wave of technology change – and how business leaders must prepare.
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US Tech giant from Silicon Valley buys R890 million worth of land in South Africa
Global data-centre and tech firm Equinix Inc. plans to build more facilities in South Africa.
Pantry use up as users struggle with cost of living
Rising living costs are pushing more people to rely on affordable food groups.
Asia stocks jump after Trump suggests Iran war could end in weeks
The price of Brent crude oil to be delivered in May rose by a record 64% in March as the conflict disrupted energy supplies.
‘Something needs to be done’ – Americans struggle as petrol prices surge
The average price at the pump has topped $4 in the US for the first time since 2022 as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices.
Tech giant Oracle makes ‘significant’ job cuts
Oracle executives recently said the use of AI tools was allowing smaller engineering teams to do more work.
Filling stations across South Africa run out of petrol and diesel
Many filling stations across South Africa have run out of petrol and diesel ahead of the big price increases on 1 April 2026.
Denby appoints administrators in ‘necessary step’
The 217-year-old firm says it appointed FRP Advisory as administrators on Tuesday.
The company in South Africa where the average employee earns over R2 million per year
The average at employee at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange earned over R2 million per year in remuneration.
New bank with 2,500 branches launching in South Africa in 2027
Pepkor has hired Merwe Scholtz to head its new banking initiative as the group prepares to operate an independent bank from next year.