Business

Reeves doesn’t rule out wider business rates support across hospitality
Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes

Shop for small businesses shuts after low sales
The businesses’ co-owner says it is because of a lack of sales and high overheads.

Unique South African school achieves 100% university exemption and 4.4 distinctions per student
Yeshiva College achieved something very special. It achieved a 100% pass rate, 100% university exemption, and 4.4 distinctions per student in the 2025 matric exams.

South Africans to pay for R76 billion mistake
Electricity consumers face another sharp tariff shock if proposals now before the energy regulator are approved.

Dark times ahead for an important South African industry
Many experts have warned that the foot-and-mouth disease is out of control in South Africa and that it poses an existential threat to many livestock farmers.

Tax return warning for over 500,000 taxpayers in South Africa
These taxpayers are warned that the 2026 provisional tax deadline is fast approaching, with the risk of penalties and interest if they fail to meet their obligations.

Chancellor ‘particularly concerned’ about pub business rates
Chancellor hints there will not be more support for other hospitality businesses to soften the impact of rate rises.

Somerset College IEB matric results 2025 – 100% pass rate and over 4 A symbols per student
Somerset College proudly celebrates the exceptional achievements of the IEB Matric Class of 2025, whose results reflect the school’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence and holistic education.

R17 billion boost for South African-born billionaire since the start of 2026
Former Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg has seen his net worth shoot up by $1 billion since the start of the year.

Europe gives South Africa the green light
South Africa has received another win after its removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s grey list.

Tax disaster for one of South Africa’s major employers
South Africa’s sugar industry, one of the country’s largest agricultural employers, is facing what industry leaders describe as a looming tax-driven disaster.

UK secures record supply of offshore wind
The government needs to significantly boost its capacity of offshore wind projects if it is to meet its clean power targets.