The private school in South Africa that almost went bankrupt and then became one of the top 100 schools in the world
The Western Province Preparatory School is one of only two South African prep schools to be ranked among the top 100 in the world.
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Hijackers have changed their ‘business hours’ in South Africa
New data shows that the times of the day when most hijackings occur have shifted.
The highest craft brewery in South Africa with unique beer and an excellent liquor
BusinessTech visited the Hops Hollow Country House and Brew Pub, which offers visitors a unique experience.
Top South African wine estate offers water tasting at R295 per person
The Fine Water Company is running the world’s first Fine Water Tasting Room at The Library at Lanzerac, charging R295 per person for a fine water tasting session.
There are now two provinces in South Africa where more people are unemployed than working
South Africa’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) shows that there are now two provinces where more people are unemployed than working.
The one girls school in South Africa ranked among the top 100 in the world
Spear’s Magazine has published a list of the best private schools in 2025, featuring a notable all-girls school in KwaZulu-Natal.
New domestic flight launching in South Africa
CemAir will launch a new route between the Western Cape and Limpopo in 2026, as South Africa’s second largest airline by flights offered expands its network.
More trouble for domestic workers in South Africa
Domestic worker jobs in South Africa showed another annual decline, with a looming hike to the National Minimum Wage in 2026 likely to pile on the pressure.
Warning to South African homeowners with electric fences
Criminals in South Africa are continually coming up with ways to bypass home security systems, including electric fences.
Big changes for school calendars in South Africa
The Department of Basic Education has gazetted new policy changes for determining school calendars in South Africa for public comment.
South Africa getting three new international flights
South Africa is set to get three new direct flight routes, including a new route to Europe.
The South African public school that top Premier League and Bundesliga soccer players attended
Parktown Boys’ alumni includes Bradley Carnell and Lyle Foster who are both making major marks in international soccer leagues.
Warning over the end of paid parental leave in South Africa
Employers in South Africa may be left with no option but to remove paid maternal leave policies due to new changes mandated by the Constitutional Court.
Severe storm warning for homeowners in South Africa
The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 2 severe storm warning.
The most expensive province in South Africa to buy groceries
This is the most expensive major city in South Africa to buy food in as of October 2025.
Germany and Belgium are coming after these groups of South Africans
Germany and Belgium are in desperate need of skilled workers, and they’re coming to South Africa to find them.
The food retailer cheaper than Pick n Pay, Food Lover’s Market, and Spar in South Africa
BusinessTech’s food basket comparison shows the cheapest retailer for basic groceries at the end of October 2025.
The one public school in South Africa outperforming all the rest
Hoërskool Waterkloof, a government school based in Pretoria, achieved the highest number of distinctions of all public schools and outperformed most private schools in the country.
One state hospital in South Africa offers world-class medical care
The Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town has received international accreditation for its world-class palliative care and oncology teams.
Business Talk – Principal Officer Kevin Aron on Medshield’s prevention-first strategy to medical aid
Kevin Aron discusses Medshield’s philosophy of being a “partner for life” for its members.
Worst news in 7 years for meat lovers in South Africa
Inflation ticked higher in September, with meat prices seeing their largest increases since January 2018.