Vodacom has acquired a majority stake in Kenya’s Safaricom as per its aim to accelerate growth and increase value generation for stakeholders. 

Rebuilding McKinsey & Co.’s reputation in South Africa after it was implicated in state corruption scandals will be a long process, its top executives in Africa said.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Thursday, 4 December 2025.

The rand’s reputation for being a volatile currency is waning, with the local unit being its most stable against the US dollar in 25 years.

Its media agency flagged content linked to terrorism and LGBT issues, which are deemed extremist.

The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her “full support” to a probe into a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget.

Claire Corker wants cultural change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver.

Carmakers hailed the change as a victory for “common sense”, while environmental groups criticised the plan.

The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.

As temperatures fall across much of the UK, how should you heat your home and keep yourself safe?

The Prime Minister calls Kent water crisis “shocking” as 24,000 homes are warned to boil water.

People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.

While Gauteng, the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal remain the dominant housing markets for wealthy buyers, a new province is emerging.

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a warning to South African pet owners following the recall of certain foods.