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UK-US steel tariff agreement put on hold
An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July.

US regulators open Tesla probe after reports of children trapped in cars
US safety regulators are probing Tesla’s electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they stopped working, leaving children trapped.

Dawie Roodt’s message to people who want to stay in South Africa
Renowned economist Dawie Roodt has a message for South Africans wanting to stay in the country—delivering a scathing assessment of the ANC.

Sky to cut 600 jobs in streaming move plans
A consultation has been launched on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles.

One of South Africa’s biggest shopping malls is getting a huge upgrade
Somerset Mall in Cape Town is undergoing a massive revamp, which is set to add 50 new stores.

International giant’s operations in South Africa at risk – with thousands of jobs on the line
Glencore will meet with the South African government this week to seek ways to prevent smelters from shedding thousands of jobs as they grapple with surging power prices.

How much is the winter fuel payment and who will get it?
About nine million pensioners will get the winter fuel payment this year, after a government U-turn.

SARS is coming after these taxpayers hard in 2026
SARS is gearing up to turn the screws on crypto asset traders using “International Tax Standards”, with local regulatory changes set to come into effect from March 2026.

40-year-old South African retail giant set for major gains
PSG Wealth’s Fisokuhle Mbutho says Mr Price is an undervalued stock, with the retailer showing strong earnings growth.

Federal court blocks Trump from sacking Lisa Cook
Trump is trying to oust Cook from her role as part of a standoff between the president and the US central bank.

Cafe owner helping others in memory of friend
Owner Sam Elliott says she gave up drugs after the death of her friend due to crack cocaine use.