South Africa’s commercial property market has reached a rental escalation ceiling, with most tenants unable to sustain increases above 4%, raising significant lease renewal and vacancy risks.

The Democratic Alliance appointed strategist Ryan Coetzee to oversee its ministers in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet.

The expected price increase for food in South Africa is expected to be moderate, thanks to an abundance of domestic and international supply.

United States President Donald Trump said, “There is a very horrible thing going on in South Africa. It’s a genocide.”

Transnet’s turnaround is gaining momentum, with stabilising port and rail performance coupled with plans to open the rail network to private operators in 2026, though major issues remain.

Old Mutual says South Africans are increasingly using the two-pot retirement system for discretionary spending, a trend that could seriously undermine long-term retirement savings.

Semigration and lifestyle demand are driving South Africans to smaller towns along the Garden Route, with four towns seeing rising building activity and growing buyer demand.

Building activity is surging across the Garden Route as strong demand from semigrants, investors, retirees and younger buyers drives rapid residential development and rising property prices.

Eskom’s shift away from historic cost-plus coal contracts to open the market for new suppliers has made it a price taker, contributing to higher electricity production costs.

A previously abandoned and hijacked Johannesburg CBD building has been redeveloped into a fully let, affordable student accommodation complex.

South African Tourism has appointed a new marketing agency to drive long-haul travel from two massive expat destinations.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 18 April 2026.

World Haemophilia Week shines a light on a condition affecting millions globally. Here’s what you should know about living with haemophilia.

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Kaizer Chiefs have a Soweto Derby to look forward to, but four of their stars should avoid being booked against Polokwane City on Saturday.

Trellidor CEO Terry Dennison will step down at the end of June after nearly three decades with the company.

Uber is raising its holding in Germany’s Delivery Hero, buying a stake from its European rival’s biggest shareholder for €270 million (R5.2 billion). 

The Public Investment Corporation charges very low management fees, which ensures that a greater share of investment returns go to its members, government employees.

The City of Cape Town has proposed new amendments to its Rates Policy, including a letting bylaw aimed at the city’s booming short-term rental market.

South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said the Iran war’s impact on oil prices has validated wariness over inflation, without giving a clear signal on what that means for interest rates.

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