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5 Things ·2h

DStv shutting down more channels, and Toyota owners warned of new hijacking tactic in South Africa

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 8 August.

Government ·3h

This is the worst-run municipality in South Africa

Property ·17h

South Africans paying R28 million for homes in a small village where 60% of the houses stand empty

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Codehesion will build world-class business software for your company

Finance ·17h

United States shock gives huge boost to the rand

Government ·18h

SARS is coming after private schools in South Africa

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South Africa’s most trusted form of online advertising

Business ·19h

Thousands of jobs at risk as manufacturers in South Africa come under siege

Government ·20h

Government officially takes some control over Springboks Greatest Rivalry Tour

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Women Leaders Driving Amazon and e-Commerce Forward in South Africa

Government ·21h

Government set to change presidential rules after Jacob Zuma’s rogue stunt

Motoring ·22h

Trouble for new driving licence cards in South Africa

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Niche market property investment in the Midstream area

Property ·23h

Owner of South Africa’s biggest shopping mall hit with R500,000 fine

Lifestyle ·23h

Criminals targeting anyone making home deliveries in South Africa

Energy ·1d

From bad to worse for petrol prices in September

Government ·1d

Important new rules for anyone using the iconic Sea Point Promenade

Finance ·7 Aug 2026

South Africa’s junk upgrade is already happening

5 Things ·7 Aug 2026

The mafia taking hold in South Africa, and Dawie Roodt warns South Africa has dug itself a deep hole

Banking ·7 Aug 2026

Say goodbye to prime interest rates in South Africa

Lifestyle ·6 Aug 2026

Another town in South Africa voted as the best to live in

Energy ·6 Aug 2026

Eskom wants to delay plans to end its monopoly

Business ·6 Aug 2026

End of a 15-year era for Pick n Pay

Technology ·6 Aug 2026

Cape Town’s R30 million police tech under fire

Motoring ·6 Aug 2026

R1,000 driving licence warning in South Africa – even if yours is still valid

Banking ·6 Aug 2026

Good news for Absa customers using a banking app in South Africa

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Government ·6 Aug 2026

Minimum R1.4 million salaries for managers in South Africa’s collapsing municipalities

Government ·6 Aug 2026

South Africa has finally turned the corner

Wealth ·6 Aug 2026

Business Talk – PSG’s Wendy Myers on new JSE listings and portfolio diversification

Government ·6 Aug 2026

New laws give SARS more power over money in your bank accounts in South Africa

Government ·6 Aug 2026

New laws coming after households employing domestic workers in South Africa, with threats of R100,000 fines

Telecommunications ·6 Aug 2026

The man who went from selling picture frames at flea markets in South Africa to funding big tech in the United States

Industry News

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The Conscious Portfolio Shift South African Investors Are Already Making

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The Annual Pentest Is No Longer Enough: Why Continuous, AI-Enabled Validation Must Become the New Standard

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PrimeXBT: What South African Introducing Brokers Should Look for in a Partner Program

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From data to decisions: Why the future of mining depends on operational intelligence

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Intelligent, Human, Fast: The New Standard for SME Growth Support

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What happens to your used oil after it leaves your premises?

More News

Business Opinion ·6 Aug 2026

South Africa is facing an expropriation disaster, putting private assets at risk, including land, rights and investments

Technology ·6 Aug 2026

New visa changes for South Africa launching next week

Business ·6 Aug 2026

The richest billionaire in Africa has eyes set on South Africa

Business Opinion ·6 Aug 2026

International companies rushing to hire South Africans – saving on salaries by paying them 60% less

Business ·6 Aug 2026

More bad news for Pick n Pay in South Africa

5 Things ·6 Aug 2026

Warning to solar panel users in South Africa, and Facebook under siege