While South Africa’s financial services are not without their challenges, the banking industry’s stability, innovation and deep-rooted customer trust provide strong grounds for optimism going forward.

South African beverages manufacturer, Twizza, has officially sold for R21 billion to a company owned by Indian billionaire Ravi Jaipuria.

South Africa’s largest bank by customers, Capitec, has added 20 more branches equipped with its self-service Smart ID facilities, almost tripling the number of places customers can get one.

The Department of Home Affairs has announced a further extension of its long-standing visa concession until 30 June 2027.

New electricity tariff increases are compounding the financial challenges South African households are facing.

Well over 100 petrol stations are temporarily dry, putting major strain on the country’s fuel delivery system as motorists rush to fill up before record-high prices kick in.

Sthembiso Dlamini is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Quadrupleplay and a strong advocate for bringing connectivity to rural and underserved communities.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 31 March 2026.

In this interview, Gabriël Swanepoel, the Mastercard division president for Africa, discusses the company’s 2025 achievements and its strategic vision for a prosperous, inclusive, and secure digital economy across the continent.

Nathan “Natie” Kirsh, the billionaire owner of a closely held company crucial to US restaurants, is selling his business that began with a single warehouse in Brooklyn, New York.

The calculator has helped 68 households identify unclaimed support, a local authority says.

The national flag carrier said it will cut costs as energy prices soar due to the Iran war.