South African motorists are in for a world of pain next month, with the latest data from the CEF pricing a massive increase for petrol in April, before fuel levy hikes are included.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has tripled down on the National Health Insurance scheme, saying that court battles and a pause on promulgating the NHI Act won’t slow down the government’s agenda.

Remgro, the South African company chaired by Johann Rupert, expects a strong rise in headline earnings.

Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 13 March 2026.

Africa’s largest seller of clothing and mobile phones is looking for a banking chief as it plans to open branches across its store network.

Many recent client conversations have begun with the same question: If the economy is stabilising, why do operating conditions remain so challenging?  

South Africa is heading for an economic shock if surging global oil prices persist, but ordinary South Africans are advised not to panic. 

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was a temporary measure that will last until 11 April.