KwaZulu-Natal taxi industry generates over R20 billion annually, says MEC Duma
KwaZulu-Natal’s taxi industry generates over R20 billion annually, moves five million commuters daily, and supports more than 100,000 jobs, says MEC Duma.
KwaZulu-Natal’s taxi industry generates over R20 billion annually, moves five million commuters daily, and supports more than 100,000 jobs, says MEC Duma.
COSATU has resolved to campaign for a ban on Shein and Temu over job losses in South African manufacturing and retail sectors.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli welcomed a new-energy vehicle convoy in Durban ahead of SA Auto Week 2026, highlighting growth in electric mobility and investment.
Tongaat Hulett will be delisted from the JSE on 3 November 2026 after 74 years, following a prolonged trading suspension and ongoing business rescue.
Dawood Lagardien faces criminal investigation after Equality Court rules his anti-LGBTQIA+ signage in Gqeberha amounts to hate speech and unfair discrimination.
SARB warns of a fraudulent WhatsApp group using Governor Kganyago’s name to offer fake investment advice, urging the public to avoid sharing personal info.
Lululemon appointed Maggie Gauger as President and Chief Product Officer, effective 26 October 2026, introducing new leadership roles.
South Africa's ITAC has rejected Mondi’s bid to raise tariffs on office paper imports, citing ineffective protection and broader market challenges.
MIT’s Project NANDA report finds 95% of enterprise AI pilots deliver no measurable return, with most stuck in experimentation lacking clear ownership or scale plans.
AI is reshaping jobs globally, boosting senior roles and pay while reducing junior positions and stagnant wages, according to recent international studies.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has launched a debt relief programme to help residents and businesses clear arrears and improve city service delivery.
The ARC has partnered with Afrivet to localise production of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccine, aiming to cut import reliance and secure local livestock markets.
The Western Cape Government has officially opened the application window for its R7 million Tourism Growth Fund, aimed at providing financial relief and development support to small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in the tourism and hospitality sector. Eligible business owners have from 16 September 2026 until 14 October 2026...
Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy officially launched the National Truck Stop Framework at the Sasol N17 Truck Stop in Mpumalanga on 17 September 2026. The new policy establishes a coordinated national approach to the planning, development, management, and standardisation of truck stop facilities across South Africa. Department of Transport research...
Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition John Steenhuisen has called for a coordinated government effort to create an enabling environment for South Africa’s macadamia sector. Speaking during the South African Macadamia Growers’ Association (SAMAC) ‘MacDay on the Road 2026’ event held in Umhlanga on 17-18 September 2026, Steenhuisen highlighted...
Draft amendments propose adding lithium, manganese, and cobalt to the Automotive Production and Development Programme's incentive list to kickstart local battery material processing.
Draft policy amendments and a proposed China–Africa Innovation Alliance on Mining and Metallurgy could reshape South Africa's role in the global battery supply chain, aiming to move beyond raw mineral exports.
Workers at Masterpack, a Bidvest packaging firm in Johannesburg, began an open-ended strike on 7 September 2026, demanding a 9% wage hike and the return of bonuses unpaid for six years.
South Africa’s National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) released a draft Crypto Asset Manual on 3 August 2026 that proposes barring resident companies from transacting cryptocurrency across the country’s borders, drawing sharp criticism from the country’s largest crypto exchanges. The public has until 30 September 2026 to...
Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp signed a protocol in Beijing on Monday, 8 September 2026, granting South African cherry producers access to the Chinese market for the first time, opening the door to the world’s largest cherry importing nation. Aucamp signed the agreement with General Administration of Chinese Customs (GACC) Minister...
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has completed recovery and reconstruction of the Cape Mainline after severe storms on 11 and 12 May 2026 caused extensive damage to railway infrastructure across the Western Cape and Karoo region. The line reopened to diesel-hauled trains on 31 July 2026 and fully reopened for...
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has published notice of a new market inquiry into the affordability of telecommunications services, TechCentral reported on 4 September 2026. The inquiry will examine structural cost drivers, the impact on household budgets, and possible regulatory or market interventions. Icasa says affordability concerns...
Shoprite has secured unconditional Competition Tribunal approval to acquire majority control of R&A Cellular, a point-of-sale platform serving South Africa’s informal retail sector, after announcing the planned deal on 16 March 2026. The Tribunal approved the merger between Shoprite Financial Services Ltd and R&A Cellular without conditions on 7 April...
More than 4,500 former employees of Bosasa, later known as African Global Operations, have been waiting for outstanding salaries and retrenchment benefits since the company’s liquidation in 2019, with Sanlam confirming that R2.188 million remains payable to eligible members of the African Global Operations Provident Fund. According to Sanlam, 187...
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has officially approved a $10 million (approximately R180 million) grant to bolster water security across Southern Africa. The funding, greenlit during the 68th GEF Council meeting in June 2026, aims to enhance the management of transboundary water resources in the Limpopo and Orange-Senqu River basins....
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has finalised a purchase-leaseback agreement with Saudia for four new Boeing 777F cargo aircraft, set for delivery between October 2026 and May 2027. The deal, announced by DAE on 10 August 2026, strengthens the airline’s logistical capacity as it works toward the objectives set out in...
Premier Foods has initiated a Section 189 consultation process to potentially close its Fruit Products Western Cape (FPWC) canning facility in Tulbagh. The proposed shutdown places approximately 3,500 permanent and seasonal factory positions, along with over 2,000 permanent farm roles, at immediate risk. Economic Impact And Industry Capacity The FPWC...
Lepelle Northern Water has formally denied owing any outstanding wages to former contract workers, following protests that brought construction at the Giyani Water Service Project to a halt on 3 August 2026. The water utility maintains that its internal records show no unpaid invoices or outstanding salary claims for the...
The National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have released a draft Crypto Asset Manual that proposes to prohibit South African companies from conducting cross-border transfers using cryptocurrency. While the draft framework allows individuals to continue moving crypto assets offshore within existing foreign exchange allowances, it introduces significant...
Thousands of South Africans face total financial loss after the Morita Forestry investment platform ceased all operations on 29 July 2026, leaving an estimated 385,000 registered accounts frozen. The scheme, which promised daily payouts from purported woodland projects in the United States, effectively shut down after suspending all investor withdrawals...