Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Wednesday, 17 December 2025.

South Africa’s corporate governance landscape has long been defined by the King Codes, with each iteration challenging organisations to re-examine what good governance means.

Sanlam has warned South African consumers to stay alert during the festive season.

Warner Bros will reportedly advise its shareholders to vote against the offer as early as Wednesday.

The National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million tests since the Covid-19 pandemic.

The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site’s ethylene plant.

It’s one of three social media adverts banned for irresponsibly exploiting body insecurites.

Osborne said it was a privilege to become managing director of OpenAI for Countries based in London.

Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.

Business Secretary Peter Kyle he was “delighted” the bill had completed its passage through the House of Lords.

Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout

Owning a premium German car in South Africa has become a luxury reserved for the country’s top earners.

Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that petrol and diesel users in South Africa are lining up for a sizeable cut to pricing in the new year.

South Africans can expect a stronger law-enforcement presence on the roads this festive season, and lawbreakers should expect consequences. 

Unemployment rises slightly as job vacancies flatline in a “subdued labour market”

The Cheylesmore Food Hub are appealing for donations in the winter months due to empty shelves.