Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Thursday, 9 April.

Janet Leng and Marian Hodgson volunteer at I Am Reusable food bank and redistribute food to schools.

Superworker coaches your people through the flow of real work, so capability stops sitting in a course and starts showing up on the job.

US President Donald Trump warned that countries supplying Iran with military weapons will face more tariff pain.

Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

This is the most expensive place in South Africa to buy food in as of the end of March 2026.

The consumer council says the government is profiting from rising fuel costs via taxation.

Cabinet has approved a Revised White Paper that aims to make sweeping changes to immigration policies in South Africa, putting it on the path to implementation.

Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage has already been set in motion.

Standard Bank has given further insights into a data breach it suffered in March, with sensitive customer information released.

A new government fund launched on 1 April will provide financial support for households on heating oil.

The Purple Group has joined the Tyme Group by expanding its core business to the Philippines.