Business

Major international group pulling out of South Africa
Finance authorities have given notice that Moody’s local operation is being deregistered in South Africa.

Successful start to 2026 for Broll as auctioneering house looks to May auction
The Broll Auction and Sales team shot out of the starting blocks for 2026, selling commercial and industrial properties worth over R650-million during the first four months of the year.

Old Mutual sends warning over unseen tax in South Africa
Old Mutual has warned that the Iran War may lead to cost pressures that South Africans are unprepared for.

Housing estate residents see energy bills frozen
Newcastle City Council hopes the move will offer Byker Wall homeowners “stability and certainty”.

Good news for people living in South Africa’s richest city
The City of Johannesburg has officially opened the delayed Brixton Tower and Reservoir as part of a R300 million infrastructure upgrade project in the city.

Major law firms in South Africa take new BEE rules to court
Some of South Africa’s biggest law firms have asked a court to set aside the nation’s policy governing Black ownership and representation in the profession, saying that its “unlawful” and “unworkable” in its present form.

One of South Africa’s largest bakeries gets cut off
The Albany Bakery in Waltloo, Pretoria, paid R1 million in bills owed to the City of Tshwane within 24 hours to have its electricity reconnected.

What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?
Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.

South African pensions being raided
South African pension funds are being raided to survive the cost of living.

Business Talk – PSG Head of Securities Wendy Myers discusses market volatility and building a resilient portfolio
Wendy Myers is a two-decade veteran of the investment sector and an expert in building effective portfolio strategies.

The big catch for South Africa’s petrol and diesel tax relief
While the extension of the petrol and diesel tax relief is a welcome sight, motorists and industry consumers in South Africa have been warned to brace themselves for what’s to come.