Business

Warning to all motorists in South Africa, and big changes for interest rates on the cards
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 9 February 2026.

Inside The Botanist – A first look at Cape Town’s newest design-led urban oasis
With 119 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments and penthouses, The Botanist is designed to maximise appeal for both investors and tenants.

Bad news for Eskom consumers now official
South Africa’s energy regulator has allowed state-owned Eskom to raise tariffs for the next three years.

Bad news for Eskom customers now official
South Africa’s energy regulator has allowed state-owned Eskom to raise tariffs for the next three years.

South Africa’s most valuable company has big international plans
Fabricio Bloisi, the CEO of Naspers, has broken down the company’s plan for 2026, with a focus on improving operations.

Luxury travel takes off as plane makers chase Asia’s super-rich
Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

Store much cheaper than Pick n Pay and Checkers reveals big plans for South Africa
Best Before has launched nationwide courier delivery, expanding beyond its previously Gauteng-only online service.

South Africa’s military strength vs the world in 2026
This is a comparison of South Africa’s military strength to that of other countries in 2026.

R2.5 billion goldmine for South Africa’s number one city
The Events Permit Office of the City of Cape Town approved a total of 1,064 events from January 1 to December 31, 2025 — with 15 of these events generating over R2.5 billion.

City volunteers seek drivers for meal deliveries
Friends of Di’s Kitchen provides hundreds of meals each week in Wolverhampton.

New warning to South Africans using banking apps on their phones
South Africans are being warned about a fast-growing and highly dangerous form of digital fraud that is increasingly targeting people through their smartphones.

Goodbye Western Cape – reverse semigration shift gaining momentum
South Africa’s long-running semigration trend is slowing—with more households returning to inland provinces.

Goodbye Cape Town – reverse semigration shift gaining momentum
South Africa’s long-running semigration trend is slowing—with more households returning to inland provinces.

The most fattening fast food meals in South Africa
Despite being packed with fat, carbs and high levels of salt, South Africans can’t get enough of fast food, with the segment growing significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns.