South Africa has lost its title as Africa’s most industrialised economy.

From 1 June 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) requires one group of vehicle owners to register on its Traveller Management System (TMS).

Tiger Brands is selling the Beacon brand, with the group rapidly reducing its exposure to chocolate.

The debate over the merits of non-combustible alternatives to cigarettes in helping smokers to quit and reduce their health risks has increasingly focused on concerns relating to youth and non-smokers’ uptake, both of which are important public health considerations.

SPAR Group’s share price plunged 15% in a single day after issuing a trading statement warning of a sharp decline in earnings.

With youth unemployment in South Africa still hovering above 40%, the need to create meaningful technical career pathways for young people has never been more urgent.

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

Home care workers must be paid for their mileage and travel time, a Sheffield-based carer says.

The children’s commissioner says child poverty in Jersey “is a big red flag” for the community.

The industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree.

Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.