Blow to iconic fast food restaurant, and South Africa’s richest woman returning home
Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Wednesday, 10 December 2025.
Business
Why has the price of silver hit a record high?
The price of the precious metal has topped $60 an ounce for the first time ever.
One insurance company dominates South Africa’s media sentiment rankings
Discovery achieved a significantly better media sentiment score than its main competitors, Old Mutual, Sanlam, OUTsurance, and Momentum.
Do a code audit on your software – and save time and money
A code audit will give you a detailed summary of your software’s code quality, performance, security issues, and recommendations for improvement.
UK spending half an hour longer online than in pandemic, says Ofcom
The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025
Bottles of Disaronno recalled over possible glass presence
It is believed the contamination may have happened due to an “anomaly on the bottle line”, according to the recall notice.
Budget could knock 0.5% off inflation next year, Bank chief says
Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares.
Date set for challenge over second Gatwick runway
A legal challenge over plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport will be heard over four days.
Trump ban on wind energy permits ‘unlawful’, court rules
An executive order freezing all wind energy projects – both on land and sea – has been struck down by a US judge.
Starbucks workers and unions in 10 countries to protest in support of US baristas
Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees.
Ramaphosa doubles down on his warning to one group of people in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has doubled down on his warning to people in South Africa spreading misinformation and straining relations.
Money floods into South Africa
South Africa raised R11.8 billion in its first infrastructure-bond sale, drawing bids for more than twice the amount sought and boosting its construction-led growth plans.
Major international company hiring South Africans – who don’t need to emigrate for the job
South African workers are in high-demand from international companies, with Brandtech+ looking for South Africans to fill 100 vacancies.
SOFTSWISS on making online betting safer worldwide – and what they want to do for South Africa
The future belongs to iGaming platforms that are secure, compliant, and technically advanced.