Woolworths’ operations have seen sales growth, but the group’s gross profit margin and overall profit have taken a hit.

A BBC investigation speaks to electricians and families setting up illegal meter bypasses to steal power.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.

The Cabinet has approved sweeping amendments to South Africa’s key labour laws, including changes to the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

The conflict in the Middle East has rattled financial markets and global energy prices have soared.

Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.

The US President said he was taking steps to keep energy supplies flowing as oil prices continued to surge.

There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor’s Spring Statement, yet to take effect.

Advtech has secured the land to build a new private university in KwaZulu-Natal, with construction set to start next year.

Italtile has taken a big knock to profits, largely attributed to the influx of low-cost tiles entering the market.