JLR could face disruption until November after cyber hack, claim sources
The firm will restart production on 24 September but industry sources warn the impact could last longer.
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Provincial government steps in to save millionaire hotspot town from total collapse in South Africa
One of South Africa’s millionaire hotspots, is set to be dissolved by the Western Cape Provincial Government to stop the total collapse of service delivery in the town.
Wedgwood factory in 90-day pause after low demand
The pottery firm’s Barlaston site will pause production from 29 September, with 70 workers on temporary leave.
Driving business efficiency across the fintech ecosystem
Businesses often strive to place operational efficiency as a priority because it translates to faster production of goods or services, organised stock management and perhaps most importantly, better customer service.
Winter fuel payments fell by 9.3 million before U-turn
Official data shows the number of people who received winter fuel payments after now-reversed government cuts.
Big changes for DStv owner
DStv owner Multichoice has confirmed to shareholders that it has started the major reorganisation process to enable the Canal+ takeover.
What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
Here is the expected petrol price for October
Mid-month estimates based on data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) point to mixed expectations for fuel prices in October.
Owner of South Africa’s most popular mall shoots the lights out
Mall of Africa owner Attacq has seen a massive rise in earnings, with the group benefitting from the sale of 30% of Waterfall City.
South Africa is sinking deeper into a debt trap
South Africa is paying more to borrow than its emerging-market peers because the slow pace of reforms is dampening economic growth, according to Moody’s Ratings.
African workers speak up – Pay feels fairer, but gender gaps persist
Positive progress towards pay equality has been made, but concerning gaps remain, according to the 2024 ADP Global Workforce View survey.
State pension likely to rise by 4.7% in April
Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase.
Ramaphosa sends a warning to ANC-led municipalities, and new threat coming for Shoprite and Pick n Pay
Here are five important things happening in South Africa today, Tuesday, 16 September 2025.
Why your “why” matters in choosing a medical aid
For many South Africans, selecting a medical aid can feel overwhelming – with too many plans, too much jargon, and too little time.
Major South African city clamping down on foreigners and where they live
Johannesburg’s MMC for Human Settlements has vowed to clamp down on the rapid growth of illegal settlements.
Cost of vet bills causing pet owner sleepless nights
Alison spends the majority of her salary on her 12 pets and is “financially unable to insure all of them”.
Senate clears Trump pick Miran to Fed board ahead of key interest rate vote
His entry has raised concerns over the Fed’s independence, following Trump’s bid to reshape the central bank.
AI challenges the dominance of Google search
The popularity of ChatGPT has raised questions about the future of traditional Google searches.