Business BagelClicks is taking control of ARC in a R507 million deal
Clicks has agreed to lift its stake in the premium beauty chain ARC to 61%, and the competition authorities still get the final say.
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News24 BusinessTongaat races against Thursday deadline as bailout talks drag on
Tongaat Hulett’s latest lifeline is set to expire on Thursday, with parties still in talks over the sugar producer’s fate.
The CitizenTCL launches C5 Laundry Series in South Africa, bringing smarter and more considered fabric care to modern homes
The new C5 Washer and Dryer Combo and Washer and Dryer Set combine TCL Super Drum technology, intelligent dosing, advanced hygiene care and connected convenience for South African households.
The CitizenSouth Africans can now buy weight-loss drugs and ‘pay later’
High costs are reportedly driving some patients towards cheaper, illicit or unregistered alternatives.
The CitizenCape Town Airbnb hosts could pay triple rates
Short-term letting properties may be subject to commercial rates.
The CitizenFourways Mall managers get option to buy up to 15% after steering turnaround
New 'upside' fee structure also firmly weds parties to each other for the next five years.
The CitizenTwo more National Lottery millionaires have claimed their prizes
Sizekhaya is on the hunt to find the winners of unclaimed prize jackpots!
The CitizenFormer CFO Mthethwa returns to take Acsa hot seat
Former Acsa CFO Siphamandla Mthethwa returns as CEO amid procurement controversies, irregular expenditure and pressure to improve airports.
The CitizenI was fined R5m and debarred over R301 in test trades, says Wheatley
Former Africa Bitcoin CEO says he plans to ask for reconsideration of the FSCA ruling without admitting wrongdoing.
The CitizenBolt expands women-only rides amid Ekurhuleni women killings
Women can request female-driven rides.
The CitizenLayoffs spread to head office at Sun International
Various functions, including marketing and ops, will be centralised
The CitizenNWU graduate turns the mysteries of sleep into award-winning art
A creative university project inspired by sleep paralysis has earned North-West University (NWU) graphic design graduate Ashley du Rand international recognition and demonstrated the impact of purposeful creative education.
The Citizen71% of South Africans surveyed skip meals to place a bet
Gamblers gave the pattern a name: "impatient with poverty".
The CitizenLucky Star struggles to meet demand due to fish shortage
South Africa recently experienced a mass sardine die-off.
The CitizenAfrica’s leading Aerospace and Defence Exhibition returns in 2026
AAD is a very successful partnership between South Africa's aerospace.
The CitizenFrom TVs to coffee: Can Hisense bring barista-style coffee home?
The HSACM20LPO combines barista-style controls with a more approachable, tech-led interface for home users ready to step beyond capsules.
The CitizenNo business plan, just a mother with an autistic son: The story behind Naturals Beauty company
She started making the products in 2008.
The Citizen38 500 South Africans scanned – One nation of Springbok look-alikes revealed
Klipdrift's Same-Same Scanner uncovers the country's biggest Bok doppelgängers, with Neethling Fouché emerging as South Africa's most recognisable face.
The CitizenStakeholders demand stability in Master’s offices
Persistent vacancies and outdated frameworks prompt calls for justice minister to intervene in the leadership crisis
The CitizenOpening new worlds through astronomy
By sharing its expertise, facilities and resources, North-West University helped 24 local school learners prepare for the South African Physics Olympiad and discover a field of science beyond the school curriculum.
The CitizenA Nissan for every family journey
Family life does not come with a fixed routine. One day can mean a school run and a trip to the shops, while the next could involve a road trip, a business commitment or an adventure outside the city.
The CitizenAcsa’s R400m irregular expenditure headache
Auditor-General raises alarm about Acsa not following procurement rules.
The CitizenTongaat scandal: Thursday court appearance for former directors
Related to criminal charges - but the 'hundreds of millions' civil damages claim is still dawdling along.
The Citizen96% feel safer with e-hailing safety tools, but SOS feature lags behind
Emergency tools are designed for rare, high-pressure situations.
The CitizenCars too old for the road? Strategy being developed for aging vehicles in SA
Will determine when vehicles must be 'retired' and how they are disassembled and recycled.
The CitizenGood news in North West’s Foot and Mouth Disease fight
The outbreak affected various areas of the province, infecting a total of 186 cattle, three goats, and one pig.
The CitizenSurvey finds South Africans are living without a plan: Only 28% have a valid will
September is recognised as National Wills Month, with National Wills Week running from 14 to 18 September 2026.
The CitizenE-hailing company moves to install panic buttons for its drivers. What about passengers?
This follows a surge in attacks on e-hailing drivers.
The CitizenSANParks Women: Leading the way in inclusive conservation
As the Women's Month draws to a close, SANParks pays homage to its exceptional women who continue to lead the way in pursuit of inclusive conservation.
The CitizenTongaat owes sugar association R517m in outstanding industry levies
And it is now due, following ConCourt's dismissal of BRP's appeal of SCA judgment.