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End of an era for Woolworths and Chuckles, and Ramaphosa suspends top official
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 24 April 2026.

End of an era for Woolworths chocolate maker, and Ramaphosa suspends top official
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 24 April 2026.

Biggest blow in over 10 years for one of South Africa’s most important farmers
South African farmers will likely plant the smallest area of wheat in more than a decade this year.

From scientist to silk farmer: India’s silk industry renewal
Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.

Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK – and what can you do?
Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
If Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

Only property of its kind near iconic seaside town on sale for R145 million in South Africa
An entire Nature Reserve near in the Eastern Cape is selling for $8.9 million (R145 million).

Asbestos toy warnings
Asbestos toy warnings

Top American bank expects interest rate hike in South Africa next month
Bank of America expects an interest rate hike in May, as the Iran war starts to raise prices at the tills.

United States scores another major win from South Africa
South Africa has doubled the amount of oil imports from the United States to make up for lost supplies from the Middle East