Thirsti has found itself in hot water with residents of Normandien, KwaZulu-Natal, where one of the company’s bottling plants is located.

South Africa’s Driving Licence Card Account (DLCA) plans to change the waiting time for people renewing their licences.

The war in Iran has pushed UK Inflation further above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

SAPVIA has warned against a blanket tax approach on solar imports in South Africa.

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has warned South African consumers to steer clear of 110 untraceable companies in the country, saying that they risk losing money.

Bata SA will ensure all donations and pledges reach children in need.

There are two provinces in South Africa where more people are unemployed than working—with a third on the edge.

FirstRand has hired Bank of America and its own investment-banking arm, Rand Merchant Bank, as advisers to help it sell its UK-based Aldermore Group and exit the European market.

The trends reshaping the market are happening from within. Here are six worth paying close attention to.

The latest PayInc Economic Index showed a marked decline in April 2026, signalling the mounting pressure on South African households and the economy.

Calbee says it will temporarily switch to black and white packaging as ink supplies have been disrupted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.