Business

The best-run municipality in South Africa where the average resident makes R345,000
This is how much money taxpayers living in the best-run municipality in South Africa make.

Stats SA breached in cyberattack
South Africa’s statistics agency, Stats SA, has confirmed that its systems have been breached by a ransomware attack, marking the second major government breach this month.

One of South Africa’s biggest cities spending R93 million to turn waste into electricity
The City of Cape Town has allocated R93 million to a “gas-to-power” plant at the Coastal Park Landfill near Muizenberg, which converts waste gas into electricity.

Plant-based cookery classes ‘bring people together’
Cookery sessions help residents to build kitchen skills and confidence and make healthy choices.

Major countries issue travel warnings about South Africa ahead of Easter holiday
Three of South Africa’s top tourism partners have issued warnings to their citizens travelling to the country.

The South African CEO who plans to sail around the world
JSE CEO Leila Fourie is calling it a day at the bourse at the end of the month, with Valdene Reddy taking on the top job.

Three shopping malls in South Africa being sold for over R300 million
Accelerate Property Fund is selling three malls in South Africa, as it looks to reduce debt.

One important sector falling behind in South Africa
As of March 2026, South Africa’s maize exports are around 1.7 million tonnes, below the 2.4 million tonnes forecast for the 2025-2026 period.

‘Cost to supply potatoes has risen 40%’
A Staffordshire farmer says the industry will struggle to absorb rising costs.

Petrol stations running out of fuel, and anger over Cape Town’s solar rules
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Sunday, 29 March 2026.

The job becoming the most dangerous profession in South Africa
A highly respected job has now become a career fraught with intimidation and violence.