Business

Billionaire Johann Rupert taking control of South African business from international giant
Johann Rupert’s Remgro and MSC are restructuring their Mediclinic holdings, which will see the South African and Swiss operations split.

The one thing South Africa just can’t get right
Despite piles of evidence of corruption, and comprehensive findings from commissions, the NPA has a frustratingly long list of failed prosecutions.

South Africa’s biggest bank sees big shift
Standard Bank says that the local operating environment is improving, with the group noting that confidence is improving in South Africa.

Major waste firm warns vapes causing more than one fire a day
Six months after disposable vape ban, waste firm calls for stronger measures to control them being disposed of incorrectly.

Ramaphosa responds to latest blow from the United States
South Africa will continue to engage as a full member of the Group of 20 despite US leader Donald Trump’s call to exclude the country from next year’s gathering.

‘Staggering’ numbers of people sleeping rough
More people are being pushed into homelessness due to the cost of living crisis, a charity says.

‘We need to teach children about personal finance’
Headteachers in the south welcome moves to introduce financial literacy to the national curriculum.

SARS going after major bank for R5 billion, and Eskom’s double-digit electricity price warning
Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Monday, 1 December 2025.

Redefining impact capital in South Africa through purpose, trust, and vision
ASI Group is redefining wealth creation in South Africa by establishing a future where capital fuels conscience-driven progress, and ownership is a collective journey.

Government wants to force rehab on anyone who breaks South Africa’s new road rules
Drivers who lose their licences under the new rules will have to go through rehabilitation before they can get back on the road.

South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang hit by massive data leak
Coupang, South Korea’s equivalent of Amazon.com, is the latest major company in the country to suffer a breach.

Metrofile Cloud VPS: Transforming SMB Operations in South Africa
Metrofile Cloud’s Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting has made a significant impact on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across South Africa.

‘Debt stress is causing mental health problems’
GP Dr Kamlesh Sreekissoon says his patients are working multiple jobs to make ends meet.