Business

South Africans are flocking to these 3 countries
Standard Bank says the post-pandemic travel boom continues, with South African travellers heading to three African countries in particular.

6 major car brands recall vehicles in South Africa
Stellantis South Africa is still trying to recall over 20 cars in South Africa amid a serious safety issue with their airbags.

South African airline named the most on-time in the world
South African airline FlySafair has been named the most on-time airline in the Middle East and Africa, with an on-time score that surpasses that of the world’s official number one in the rankings.

Big battle over public schools in South Africa
The Department of Basic Education has slammed the VF Plus for questioning the integrity of the 2025 matric exams.

Warning to braai lovers in South Africa
The latest Braai Index indicates that the cost of hosting a braai in South Africa is becoming more affordable—but meat prices are still shooting up.

Warning against ‘systematic reliance’ on reserves
A scrutiny committee says the Manx government’s size and scope should be reduced to cut spending.

Spur burger for R3.35
Investment expert Schalk Louw highlighted that the price of a Spur burger increased from R3.35 to R119.50 over the last 40 years.

Good news about interest rate cuts in South Africa
Standard Bank sees further interest rate cuts in 2026, with its predictions for 2026 being largely optimistic.

Standard Bank representative office first to be re-licensed under Ethiopia’s new banking proclamation
Standard Bank’s Representative Office in Ethiopia has become the first foreign financial institution to be re-licensed under the country’s newly revised Banking Business Proclamation.

New funding launched for low income households
People living in the district can apply for up to £225 of funding in addition to government grants.

Trouble for matric results, and big changes hitting South Africa this year
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 5 January 2026.

SARS is coming after your bank account in 2026
SARS is expected to intensify its crackdown on tax non-compliance in 2026, with closer scrutiny of taxpayers’ bank accounts remaining one of its most effective tools.

Gold price rises after US captures Venezuela’s Maduro
Money moved into “safe-haven” assets as the operation increased concerns about geopolitical risks.

Japanese restaurants are a revelation to South Africans
Going to a restaurant in Japan makes South Africans realise that there is another way to enjoy food and be served.

Here is the official petrol price for January
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.