Business

International bank hiring in South Africa ahead of launch
Revolut is hiring several specialist roles across South Africa as the international banking giant prepares to officially launch in the country.

Families praise charity for Easter holiday support
Live Well North East holds fitness classes for parents which cost £4 but offers free childcare.

SARS rakes in record amount from taxpayers, and important South African company loses R3 trillion
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Thursday, 2 April 2026.

AI traffic cameras could change how motorists are fined
Fines SA warns drivers to prepare for faster, automated enforcement.

Families struggling to get by due to price rises
Bills including council tax, water, internet and broadband have increased, as well as food and fuel.

End of the road for one of South Africa’s most important food producers
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) is seeking a buyer for one of the biggest poultry producers in South Africa that has been plagued by scandals and a business-rescue process.

Oil jumps and shares fall after Trump Iran address
The US president called on nations that need Gulf oil to take the lead to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions ‘at the click of a button’, the government said.

Record monthly rise in petrol and diesel prices, says RAC
March saw the fastest rise in fuel prices on record in pence per litre, according to the motoring organisation.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company
The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world’s first trillionaire.

Call for business rates reform as Scots face cost of living crunch
One live music bar firm in Glasgow says it is facing a near six-fold increase and may have to lay off staff.

30-day warning for homeowners in Cape Town
Cape Town homeowners are being warned that they have until the end of April to check the valuation of their properties.

Major Chinese car brand to build vehicles in South Africa
Chery will start building cars in South Africa next year after it completes the recommissioning of its new Rosslyn plan.

Leamington restaurant to close after rising costs
A restaurant in Leamington say rising costs and falling footfall are behind their decision to close.

South Africans urged to work from home, drive slower, and carpool
With record fuel price hikes hitting South Africa this week, several groups are offering up practical ways to cut petrol and diesel bills.

Everest to launch R20 billion capital markets programme as demand for private credit investments accelerates in South Africa
Everest has announced the establishment of a R20 billion Domestic Medium-Term Note (DMTN) Programme listed on the Cape Town Stock Exchange (CTSE).