Business

Bad turn for interest rate cuts in South Africa
The escalating conflict in the Middle East could present a significant risk to South Africa’s inflation outlook, which could spell bad news for interest rates.

R1.30 per litre blow for petrol prices in South Africa
The impact of the United States’ war in Iran on fuel price recoveries has been immediate, with the month starting deep in the red.

Supreme Court warning for anyone with money outside South Africa
A recent judgment by the Supreme Court of Appeal has served a warning to South Africans with money or assets outside the country.

Business Talk – Cruises International CEO Marco Cristofoli on the rise of cruise-based corporate events
Cristofoli is a seasoned veteran of the travel industry with extensive experience in negotiation, sales, hospitality, event management, and tour operations.

Group of South Africans removed from Ireland
63 South Africans, consisting of 54 adults and 9 children, have been removed from Ireland by charter flight.

Wales’ richest man says Britain is ‘uncomfortable place’ for Jews
The billionaire says “anti-semitism is always in the air” with parallels to the persecution his ancestors faced.

Discovery making bank in South Africa
Discovery Bank is surging ahead of plan, swinging into profit for the first time over a reporting period as it adds over 1,500 new customers a day.

Checkers Sixty60 is crushing it in South Africa
Shoprite’s financials for the final half of 2025 were muted, but the group continues to see a strong performance with its on-demand delivery platform, Sixty60.

Nedbank is opening the taps
Nedbank expects credit growth to be strong in 2026 amid strong improvements in the South African economy.

Treasury responds to Iran war chaos
South Africa’s stronger public finances have given the country a sizable cushion to absorb external shocks — such as the fallout from the conflict in Iran, according to the head of the National Treasury.

Health department heads arrested for fraud and theft
Three South African government officials, including Health Department Director-General Sandile Buthelezi, were arrested and charged with fraud and theft.

The end of BEE on the cards, and how much more you’ll pay for petrol this week
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.

Oil prices extend gains after Iran makes new threat to Gulf shipping
It comes after prices surged on Monday and as the US is set to announce plans to deal with the rising cost of energy.