Traffic lights vandalised so often in South Africa they are replaced by stop signs
In several South African metros, rampant vandalism and cable theft have forced municipalities to replace traffic lights with stop signs.
Business
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr buys two rival brands in £50m deal
The company said the two brands reflect the consumer’s switch from alcoholic beverages to “adult soft drinks”.
R320 billion Eskom mega-project coming to South Africa
Nedbank reveals 27 new mega-projects worth R705.6 billion – including Eskom’s new project valued at R320 billion.
End of the road for John Steenhuisen
The leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance, a key member of the ruling coalition, plans to step down at internal elections in two months, after facing criticism over his leadership, Bloomberg sources say.
One million people missed HMRC tax return deadline
The UK’s tax authority says 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off at the end of Saturday.
A warning to property owners in Cape Town
Cape Town homeowners are being warned to make sure that the latest valuation poll accurately reflects the value of their properties.
The benefits of health insurance in tough economic times
Why healthcare benefits matter more than ever – and how they boost the health of your business.
SARS is coming after bank accounts in South Africa, hunting for R520 billion
SARS has identified R523 billion in undisputed debt on its books, which experts say will be aggressively pursued by the taxman in 2026.
The rand should be R9 to the dollar, according to the Big Mac Index
South Africa’s rand is currently trading near or within the range many economists consider its “fair value”, but the latest Big Max Index shows it is still undervalued and could be even stronger.
Standard Bank dropping cash at more branches in South Africa
Standard Bank says it will make more of its branches cashless in 2026, as it adjusts to consumer behaviour.
IIE Rosebank College Is Registered
It is the beginning of the year, and this is the time to make important life decisions. For the Matric Class of 2025, this is a pivotal moment, deciding what comes next after matric.