Business

R84 billion smart city being built in South Africa’s richest province
Balwin Properties has seen a massive rise in earnings despite increasing expenditure linked to the Mooikloof Smart City.

How much gas and electricity does a typical household use?
Typical gas and electricity bills will rise slightly in October when a new energy price cap begins.

End of an era for 123-year-old company in South Africa
Murray and Roberts Holdings has received its final liquidation order, as subsidiary Murray and Roberts Limited continues its business rescue.

The silent tax on South African businesses no one talks about
An invisible cost is eating into South African businesses as they grow – Yobi Code turns those costs into assets.

Early Black Friday 2025 deals from Woolworths, Amazon, Makro and more
Major South African retailers are getting on Black Friday early, with many more counting down to their own sales launching later this week.

Newsday goes from zero to 200,000 in three months
Newsday has shown exceptional growth since its launch in August 2025, reaching 200,000 monthly readers in October.

Old Mutual buys major South African investment company for R2.2 billion
Old Mutual is paying R2.2 billion to acquire 10X Investments, which was previously owned by Old Mutual Private Equity and DiGAME Investments.

Pick n Pay closes R4 billion worth in stores – with more to come
Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers said the retailer’s turnaround is starting to take shape, even as it continues to work through the difficult process of closing stores.

What to expect from the medium-term budget
South Africa’s medium-term budget will take place in two weeks time, with economists hoping for updates on reforms.

Sanari Capital leads R406m investment in global telematics leader Ctrack
The transaction marks a significant milestone for both Sanari and Ctrack, signalling the next phase of scale, growth and innovation for their respective businesses.

Rise in vet bills leave pet owners cutting back
Rising vet bills has meant some owners are cutting back on food and petrol for their cars.

New businesses face ‘rising costs and staffing pressures’
Owners have spoken about the challenges they face and how they are overcoming them.

Hopes Halloween swap-shop can cut families’ costs
Cherry Matthews says the shop’s aim is to help make the festivities less expensive.