Business

The private school voted as the best in Pretoria with 2.3 distinctions per student
A school founded over 60 years ago and has achieved top matric results has been voted the best private school in Pretoria.

Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out
Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total $160bn.

Rand goes from hero to zero
After being flooded with positive sentiment at the start of the year, the rand is back in the basket of worst-performing currencies thanks to the war in the Middle East.

Plan to turn iconic prison in South Africa into guest houses with R70 million upgrade
Robben Island’s maximum-security prison is receiving a R70 million upgrade to transform former prison guards’ homes into accommodation for visitors.

New media space opens in Hull to help city’s creatives
Hull’s creative scene has a new home, with green screens, cameras and a mini radio studio.

Another flight leaves passengers behind due to border delays
New European border rules have caused delays at airports across the continent, affecting flights.

Say goodbye to spam calls as you know them in South Africa
The Minister of Trade, Industry & Competition, Parks Tau, has gazetted major changes to the Consumer Protection Act targeting spam calls.
Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
The BBC has found significant spikes in market activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

Car recall warning: could yours be at risk of fire?
Car recall warning: could yours be at risk of fire? Consumer expert Louise Minchin shares the details.

New shopping centre with a water play zone and slides in South Africa’s top security town
Bondev, the developer behind the successful Midstream Estate, is building a new shopping centre featuring a play area half the size of a rugby field.