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Death knell for Showmax in South Africa
Showmax has informed customers that 31 March is the last day they will be able to renew their subscriptions or redeem vouchers, as the streaming platform prepares to shut down for good at the end of April.
News24 | On The Record | Technical colleges, free bank payments – CEOs on how to create jobs
The first panel of News24’s On the Record summit has yielded a raft of proposals to jump-start job creation – including bringing back technical colleges and making bank payments free.
News24 | ANC to officially allow branches to pick councillor candidates
The ANC will, in the coming days, officially open its process to elect councillor candidates ahead of the 2026 municipal elections, with branches set to begin on 1 April.

South Africa’s most exclusive bank chugging along
Investec said it is set up for success in its upcoming results for the 2026 financial year.

Chinese car giant has its eyes on Mercedes-Benz factory in South Africa
Chinese automaker GWM is weighing whether to share a manufacturing facility with another carmaker in South Africa or acquire an existing plant and has held talks with Mercedes-Benz as it considers its options.

How JustMarkets Is Empowering African Traders with Global Market Access
Africa’s trading community is rapidly growing, evolving, and showing increasing interest in financial markets.

The ANC intentionally weakened law enforcement to facilitate state looting
Ian Cameron claimed the South African Police Service, the Hawks, and the National Prosecuting Authority were intentionally hollowed out to facilitate state looting.
News24 | WATCH | Finding Hope: The struggle for employment in South Africa
A documentary on young people grappling with unemployment, as well as those who have successfully overcome it.

New JSE-listed company under siege over fraud allegation
ASP Isotopes is under investigation and facing a US lawsuit for allegedly misleading investors about its uranium enrichment capabilities.

Top South African coal miner makes it rain for shareholders
Despite a lacklustre coal market, Exxaro managed to increase its headline earnings and declare an attractive R10 per share final dividend.
News24 | ‘Not our war’: European leaders reject Trump pressure to join Iran fight
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he agreed Iran must not be allowed to pose a threat to its neighbours, but expressed doubts about the rationale behind the US-Israeli war.

Cape Town cracks down on unpaid bills
Residents behind on municipal payments face stricter enforcement as the City moves to recover growing debt.
News24 | Rand crashes through R17/$ as oil shock hits SA’s outlook
The rand breached R17/$ on Thursday morning amid a renewed surge in oil prices after attacks on key energy facilities in the Gulf.

Momentum pumping money into Africa
Momentum recorded strong earnings growth and a significant operating profit increase for the first half of its 2026 financial year, including a turnaround in its Africa business.

One area in South Africa has not had electricity for 13 years
One ward in Limpopo has not had electricity for over a decade, with the government planning to establish a task team to address the issue.
News24 | Showmax to shutter 30 April 2026
Showmax will sunset on 30 April 2026, with 31 March as the final day for subscribers to renew their subscriptions or redeem vouchers for the streaming service.
News24 | Oil price rockets as Iran ramps up strikes
Oil surged more than five percent Thursday and stocks sank as Iran carried out a series of attacks on Gulf energy facilities and warned of more following a strike on one of its key gas fields, while warnings of higher US inflation also soured the mood.

South Africa’s richest woman leaves London for South Africa
Magda Wierzycka has returned to South Africa from the UK due to unfavourable tax changes and economic conditions, while expressing optimism about South Africa’s prospects and a desire to play a more active role in growing her company