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Energy ·31m

101% electricity price hike for South Africa

Cumulative electricity price inflation in South Africa hit 101% by July 2026, far exceeding the 35% increase in overall consumer prices since 2020.

Business ·1h

End of an era for 158-year-old law firm in South Africa

Business ·2h

R1.8 billion in pension funds invested in a company now in business rescue, with only R15,000 left

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GOLE Cloud – South Africa’s new and affordable cloud hosting provider

Government ·3h

3 scenarios for this week’s election – including the worst case for investors in South Africa

Finance ·3h

New currency for South Africa, China, Russia, India and Brazil a tough sell

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Protect your hospitality business ahead of the festive season

Energy ·3h

R950 petrol price pain for South Africa

Media ·4h

Journalism Internship at BusinessTech – Apply now

Black Friday ·3h

Week 2 of Takealot Black November – Here are the best deals

5 Things ·4h

Taxpayers spend R3.6 million per home for low-income families, and DStv cuts 16 channels

Lifestyle ·19h

Skilled South Africans welcomed by one of the safest countries in the world – getting paid up to R4.2 million

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TimePrints – David O’Sullivan reflects on his broadcasting career and why he stepped away

Business ·20h

How much you would have made if you invested R1,000 in Woolworths 25 years ago

Property ·22h

People snatching up homes in South African town getting its own R600 million medical school

Education ·23h

One group of skilled South Africans calling it quits

Business ·1d

The British man who founded a South African company that makes parts for NASA

Education ·1 Nov 2026

The largest private university in South Africa

5 Things ·1 Nov 2026

Heineken in hot water in South Africa, and social unrest warning ahead of elections

Government ·1 Nov 2026

Government punishing homeowners with a triple tax in South Africa

Education ·31 Oct 2026

The elite 130-year-old school in South Africa, which charges R2 million and has a 100% matric pass rate

Property ·31 Oct 2026

Rich South Africans, Germans, and Brits flocking to buy homes in a collapsing coastal town – spending up to R78 million

Education ·31 Oct 2026

Price to send your child to a top South African private school: 2016 vs 2026

Government ·31 Oct 2026

Warning to people selling illegal medications

Business ·31 Oct 2026

Pick n Pay is coming after what Woolworths is known for

Government ·31 Oct 2026

The brink of total collapse

5 Things ·31 Oct 2026

Petrol stations could be shut down in 60 days in South Africa, and Cape Town International Airport warning

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Technology ·31 Oct 2026

Say goodbye to boarding passes and passports at airports

Government ·30 Oct 2026

D-Day for South Africa officially set

Business ·30 Oct 2026

End of tipping car guards in South Africa as you know it

Business ·30 Oct 2026

The one medication making Dis-Chem’s wallet fat

Lifestyle ·30 Oct 2026

Bad news for anyone having a braai in South Africa

Business ·30 Oct 2026

Owner of iconic South African brand beats shortages

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Automotive aftermarket key to keeping South Africa moving

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The Lyle Brings a New Standard of Student Living to One of Cape Town’s Most Established University Nodes

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BusinessTech review videos – The ultimate way to build trust in your products

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Five reasons the SKYWORTH QD-Mini LED X6620K TV is your smartest TV upgrade of 2026

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Learn about AI in coding from South Africa’s best software development company

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Citiq Launches Unified Utility Management App, Introduces ‘Citiq Advance’ Fintech Solution

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Finance ·30 Oct 2026

Good news about interest rates in South Africa

Business ·30 Oct 2026

Say goodbye to Dis-Chem as you know it in South Africa

Energy ·30 Oct 2026

Good news gets better for petrol prices in South Africa next week

Finance ·30 Oct 2026

Reserve Bank preparing a backup plan

Lifestyle ·30 Oct 2026

The most expensive city to buy groceries in South Africa