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Energy ·28m

Highest petrol prices in South Africa’s history coming next month

Petrol and diesel prices in South Africa are on track to hit a new record high in October, with recoveries deep in the red, and no relief in sight.

Finance ·45m

Bad news for South Africa as GDP declines, with previous growth revised lower

Business ·45m

24-year-old mining operation being shut down in South Africa – which could take 1,114 jobs with it

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WhatsApp Is About to Cost More. Bidvest Data Has Already Built the Alternative.

Technology ·57m

15 years late, and no end in sight for South Africa’s failed switch-off

Finance ·2h

South Africa’s winning streak is over

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How to dispose of used motor oil safely in South Africa

Government ·3h

One province in South Africa asks residents to start producing their own food

Business ·3h

War comes for South Africa’s oldest insurer

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Complete this important cloud survey – R2,000 up for grabs

5 Things ·4h

Police officer made R1.5 million in cash bribes in one day, and Sun City owner getting rid of workers in South Africa

Lifestyle ·19h

Public Afrikaans school outperforming most private schools in South Africa – with a principal holding a master’s degree in how to do it

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Nespresso Professional brings professional coffee within reach of South Africa’s smaller businesses with new Giorno Mini

Government ·20h

R9 billion project finally launching in South Africa next month after 15 years of delays

Government ·20h

Taxpayers handed over R17.2 billion to fix roads in South Africa – but they just got worse

Finance ·22h

South Africa’s middle class is turning to a last resort

Media ·23h

DStv officially announces new channels, new packages and new pricing in South Africa

Business Opinion ·23h

Big trouble for medical aids in South Africa

Motoring ·24h

Compulsory new laws coming for vehicles in South Africa

Government ·1d

Big Foot and Mouth Disease win for South Africa

Banking ·1d

Good news for Capitec customers in South Africa

Trending ·1d

Business Talk – Medshield Medical Scheme’s Kevin Aron on how much medical aid contributions could rise in 2027

Technology ·1d

Netflix and WhatsApp under siege in South Africa

Business ·1d

Major win for South African exports to the United States

Government ·1d

New rules for cats, dogs and other pets in Cape Town, including stricter leash laws

Business ·1d

Sun City owner prepares for retrenchments

Business ·7 Sep 2026

Collapsing service delivery threatens owner of iconic Five Roses and Bakers biscuits in South Africa

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Business Opinion ·7 Sep 2026

Shadow over South Africa that’s costing over R68 billion a year

Lifestyle ·7 Sep 2026

Severe weather warning hits level 6 for South Africa

5 Things ·7 Sep 2026

Top retailer in hot water for closing hundreds of stores, and Eskom lost R910 million building 366 flats that are now completely empty

Business ·6 Sep 2026

This is how much ‘bin pickers’ make in South Africa – with some earning R28,000

Government ·6 Sep 2026

New cannabis laws in South Africa – you’re allowed to have up to 1,500 joints

Business ·6 Sep 2026

Bad news for people wanting to work remotely in South Africa

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Tell us what matters in your home – and you could win R3,000 from Standard Bank

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The importance of a trusted and seamless experience in fintech

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How to work with South Africa’s leading fintech software development company

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Ethics, Transparency, Value: Why Islamic Banking is Winning New Customers

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BusinessTech review videos are the best way to show South Africans your products are worth it

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Your business has changed. Has your cover?

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Property ·6 Sep 2026

Three small towns in South Africa targeted by developers

Business ·6 Sep 2026

Close of a 25-year chapter in South Africa for popular coffee chain

Government ·6 Sep 2026

Cape Town opens new police centre – with more body cameras and drones

5 Things ·6 Sep 2026

New tax on licence discs proposed, and top South African retailer under siege

Banking ·6 Sep 2026

Alarm bells for anyone with banking apps on their phones in South Africa

Property ·5 Sep 2026

Wealthy foreigners flocking to buy homes in small South African town voted as the best to live in