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News24 | GEPF announces 3.5% increase, but recent retirees must read the fine print
This year, GEPF pensioners benefit from the GEPF inflation rate calculation, explains Maya Fisher-French.
Springbok fans’ message for RFU: Please keep Steve Borthwick!
The Springboks host England at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, on Saturday 4 July 2026, in the opening round of the Nations Championship.
Louis Theroux names ‘worst person’ he’s met, and it’s not Joburg’s Maleven
British filmmaker Louis Theroux has met some truly terrifying individuals, but the worst of the lot isn’t a South African criminal.
South African food producer gets raw milk boost
Libstar has reported a marked improvement in its operational and financial health, with sales volumes boosted by the extraordinary sale of unprocessed raw milk.
Double blow for interest rate cuts in South Africa
Between a weaker rand and sky-high oil prices, hopes for another interest rate cut in March have dimmed substantially.
News24 | Quick and easy cheesy chicken wraps
Flavourful, filling and wholesome, these wholewheat wraps are packed with juicy chicken and fresh, crunchy extras.
Woolworths buys one of its key suppliers
Woolworths has announced plans to buy one of its key suppliers, in2food, which is expected to extend the group’s competitive advantage in premium food retailing.
The United States’ true message to South Africa
The United States’ Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, extended a hand of friendship to the country in his first public speech.
Private ‘universities’ making it rain in South Africa
Strong demand for private higher education in South Africa has significantly benefited STADIO, which reported a profit of over R340 million for 2025.
News24 | Roger Jardine named Old Mutual chair designate as Trevor Manuel retires
Jardine joined Old Mutual as an independent non-executive director in September 2025, after a brief foray back into politics following nearly six years at FirstRand.
End of an era for a 180-year-old South African insurance giant
Trevor Manuel will retire as chairman of Old Mutual after reaching the board’s retirement age of 70, with Roger Jardine set to take over following a transition period after the June 2026 AGM.
New South African bank is adding 3,000 customers a day
Old Mutual’s new banking offering is off to a strong start, with OM Bank now boasting 284,000 customers.
Historic False Bay hotel quietly reopens its doors
One of the oldest seaside hotels along Cape Town’s False Bay coastline has reopened.
Dawie Roodt warns South Africa is heading for disaster
Economist Dawie Roodt warned that the war in Iran could push up oil prices, delay interest rate cuts, slow economic growth, and worsen South Africa’s debt and fiscal outlook.
Services SETA’s real estate transformation drive graduates 537 youth
A total of 537 young people graduated as certified real estate practitioners at the Durban International Convention Centre, a ceremony that marked the completion of the KwaZulu-Natal Real Estate Training and Placement Programme