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BusinessTechBusinessTechSocial unrest in South Africa turns to violence and looting, and Helen Zille hit with criminal case
Here are 5 important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Friday, 9 October 2026.
BusinessTechIndustry Insights presented by BCX – new podcast series coming soon
The Industry Insights podcast series is a must-watch for any South African business decision-maker.
BusinessTechAbsa director resigns with immediate effect
Alpheus Mangale has resigned as an independent non-executive director of Absa, effective immediately.
BusinessTechEnterprises University of Pretoria: Business solutions. Academic credibility
In today’s rapidly evolving world of work, continuous learning has become increasingly important for individuals and organisations seeking to remain competitive, relevant and future-ready.
The CitizenPremier Foods hits back at Competition Commission’s claims
The Competition Commission accuses Premier Foods of violating the conditions on which the merger of RFG was approved.
The CitizenScarcity is changing the transformation debate
Universities make the distinction between localisation and development especially important because academics do more than fill jobs.
The CitizenJudge criticises Nedbank for pursuing home auction despite higher private offer
A Mitchells Plain home valued at R699 000 attracted an auction bid of just R401 000, despite the owners having secured a private buyer willing to pay R650 000.
The CitizenSmart laundry, less hassle: How Hisense is upgrading the everyday wash
The Hisense WT7I2225DB combines large washing capacity with intelligent wash features
The CitizenIs Sanlam too late to the bank party?
There are real risks to entering the market nearly eight years after Discovery
BizcommunityBitter pill to swallow: Medicine prices in private sector increase
The Department of Health has announced a 2.88% increase in the single exit price (SEP) for all registered medicines listed in the national database, effective from 1 October 2026.
BizcommunityCould chasing playlists be hurting South African Hip-Hop creativity?
South African hip-hop has never been afraid of reinvention. From the sounds we grew up with to the ways artists have found new ways to tell their stories, the culture has always evolved by challenging what came before it.
BizcommunityFood waste in SA is increasingly becoming a supply-chain problem
South Africa’s food-waste challenge extends well beyond the household bin, with significant volumes of edible food losing value across production, processing, storage and distribution.
BizcommunityFrom small town to the international stage: Local kids story nominated for Emmy Award
The distinctly South African story of children, ingenuity, and community in a small Northern Cape Town, the Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix, continues to gather nominations and awards. And now it has been nominated for one of the biggest stages in international television, the 2026 International…
BizcommunityGraham Beck takes Cap Classique expertise to England
South African sparkling wine house Graham Beck is taking its traditional-method expertise into new territory with the launch of its first English sparkling wine, marking a shift from exporting a South African product to building a brand across international terroirs.
BizcommunityIATA says global air passenger demand fell 0.8% in August
Global air passenger demand declined 0.8% year on year in August 2026, with a sharp drop in Middle East traffic weighing on overall performance despite continued growth across Africa, Latin America and parts of Asia and Europe.
BizcommunityOctober Unleashed: Big-screen thrills, romance, drama and horror
October’s releases snap into a taut, atmospheric blend of genres: psychological thrillers that burrow under the skin, romance that warms the chill in the air, Met Opera and NT Live bringing grand performance to the big screen, South African drama injecting local grit and emotional voltage, survival…
The CitizenInheritance hijackers: Syndicates cash in on deceased estates
Fraudsters intercept estate documents and impersonate executors to divert beneficiaries' money.
Business BagelThe Roundup — Thursday, 1 October 2026
Today’s edition Counter Culture Presented by Good morning. Spur is rethinking where South Africans eat, Capitec is becoming a lot more than a bank, and one company loan just made South Africa’s foreign investment appetite look a whole lot better than it really is. Not everything
Business BagelSpur says the pressure is coming from fast-food chains, and its answer is coming from Doppio Zero
With fast food growing and value brands gaining ground, Spur is taking Doppio Zero into smaller formats, down to a 50 square metre coffee counter that cost R1.3 million to open.
Business BagelCapitec made R9.5 billion in six months without raising a single fee, for the second year running
Capitec lifted headline earnings 19% to R9.5 billion without a fee increase, on more transactions and a growing trade in airtime, data and insurance, while setting more aside for bad loans.
News24 BusinessPolyester sold as satin: Some Shein ads banned in SA
South Africa’s advertising watchdog has banned Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein from using AI-enhanced images and misleading fabric badges that make polyester garments look like satin.
News24 BusinessNetcare flags patient rebound amid ‘resilient’ private health demand
Netcare expects paid-patient day growth at the top end of a guidance range it downgraded earlier this year, and also expects an improved financial performance, in part due to its ongoing digitalisation push.
News24 BusinessNovember election a chance for SA to ‘get out of our own way,’ says economist Saville
South Africa is stuck in a low-growth trap and is rapidly falling behind the rest of the world in competitiveness, says economist and strategist Adrian Saville.
News24 BusinessGautrain finally gets new operator. More trains, longer hours promised
A new operator has been selected for the Gautrain. A consortium that includes a French multinational, which is the leading shareholder of the previous operator, has secured the 15-year deal.
News24 BusinessMustek auditors blow whistle on execs
ICT group Mustek, which is a takeover target of Novus Holdings, said on Wednesday its auditors have flagged a potential irregularity related to how quickly its management team disclosed the terms of their concert-party agreement.
BizcommunityWhat we don't know about our hearts can hurt us
29 September is World Heart Day. Perhaps this is not a date on the calendar many of us treat with the same reverence as New Year’s Day, Father’s Day, or even Valentine’s Day. But in context, it’s worth considering that almost half of South African adults between the ages of 30 and 79 are estimated…
News24 BusinessOPINION | Employers take note: Contract worker wins astounding sum in court battle over renewal
Fixed-term contracts expose employers to risk. No matter how the contract is worded, an employer who relies on the fact that a fixed-term contract has expired may face an unfair dismissal claim if the employee had a reasonable expectation of renewal, write Jan Truter and Barney Jordaan.
Business BagelThe Roundup — Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Today’s edition Ground Control Good morning, and welcome to your Wednesday Roundup. We’re clearing up what’s actually stopping Starlink from launching in South Africa, Claude has found a way to do more with less, and Clicks is making a half a billion rand move
Business BagelBurstone's South African malls are carrying the group, while its European warehouses keep earning less
Burstone's South African buildings are beating its own forecasts, but its European warehouses and slower spending abroad will leave first-half growth just under its range.