
End of an era for historic 142-year partnership in South Africa
From 2 May, Postbank services will no longer be available at Post Office branches, marking a new era for the state-owned bank apart from its old parent.
TUESDAY, 05 MAY 2026, 19:41

From 2 May, Postbank services will no longer be available at Post Office branches, marking a new era for the state-owned bank apart from its old parent.

Outgoing SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter says South Africans have an obligation to pay their taxes, but also have the right to demand that their hard-earned money is well spent by the state.

Profit margins were “broadly unchanged” between February and March, the UK’s competition watchdog says.

Red Rum Club lead singer Fran Doran spoke to BBC North West ahead of the local elections

The expansion of South Africa’s Gautrain network is moving ahead, but the use of the Expropriation Act to acquire land along the proposed routes.

South Africa’s reform drive is losing steam as delays to rail and port overhauls and private-sector participation weigh on momentum.

It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company’s leadership.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Friday, 1 May 2026.

The future car parc will look very different from today’s. It will be more electrified, more connected and increasingly software-driven.

Tourist attractions in the West report falling numbers as people spend more on essentials.

ProNutro says sorry to South Africans after a new move by the iconic 64-year-old brand sparked public outrage.

The zero-tariff regime gives China’s soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.

A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.

Data suggests prices peaked on 8 April when 500 litres cost an average of £627.

Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm and hand over to John Ternus.

The Department of Communication and Digital Technology (DCDT) and the Department of Home Affairs have suspended four officials over an ongoing snafu involving AI-generated sources in government policy.