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Business BagelAGOA now runs to 2028, but Washington is reviewing who qualifies for 2027. Solidarity's research arm puts 576,000 jobs behind US exports, and the worry has already set Neal Froneman against the Presidency.
Business BagelThe state bank that pays out social grants blames a R44.5 million SARS interest charge for its loss, but its fee income halved under a Reserve Bank restriction and a write-back from Land Bank repayments held up what was left.
BusinessTechThe government is urging the private sector to assist in fixing the country's municipal failures.
BusinessTechSouth African households are heading into 2027 facing a “perfect storm”.
MyBroadbandGambling law expert Wayne Lurie said that communications minister Solly Malatsi could look forward to landing in court if he tried to restrict online gambling using telecommunications regulations.
TechCentralSars's annual report shows R1.6-billion for Microsoft and R1.2-billion for IBM as it leans more heavily on technology.
MyBroadbandSouth Africa's Transport Minister has emphasised that she will not request an RAF levy to R3 per litre while she holds the job.
BusinessTechTransport Minister Barbara Creecy has nixed a proposal by the Road Accident Fund to hike the RAF Levy in South Africa.
BusinessTechThe Minister of Basic Education has warned South Africa not to obsess over the matric pass rate, as the NSC exams commence.
TechCentralA bet doesn't become unlawful because it's placed on a cellphone, says gambling lawyer Wayne Lurie.
BusinessTechJammine is the Director and Chief Economist of Econometrix, and Nelson is the Executive Head of the Crime Risk Initiative at the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa.
ITWebFor MSPs and distributors, claiming 100% of Market Development Fund spend isn't about "free money" − it's a strategic necessity.
TechCentralAI infrastructure investment is keeping global growth at about 3%, says IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva.
BusinessTechThe National Treasury has proposed a centralised system for an estimated R88 billion in unclaimed money.
BusinessTechSouth Africans are paying R31 billion in banking fees each year simply to deposit and withdraw their own cash.
BusinessTechForeigners in South Africa are no longer required to submit visa applications 60 days before their visa expires.
MyBroadbandThe Department of Transport wants to introduce regulations that would prevent driving licences from being used as proof of identity, including when entering estates or offices.
BusinessTechThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner, Johnstone Makhubu, has warned taxpayers that the authority will aggressively pursue debts owed to it, with a Letter of Final Demand issued for as little as R5,000.
BusinessTechHere are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 10 October 2026.
BusinessTechSuper El Niño weather patterns are intensifying as expected, and South Africa will feel the heat.
MyBroadbandThe Standing Committee on Appropriations has approved a transfer of R10 billion to stabilise South Africa's fuel prices.
BusinessTechSARS has made changes to compliance timeframes for businesses involved in specific activities in South Africa.
TechCentralHere's how to register a block, what it costs marketers and why the new registry won't stop spam calls immediately.
MyBroadbandThe Post Office improved its delivery success in 2025/26 but fell short of its target for the 14th consecutive year.
BizcommunityThere is a golden thread running through Algoa Country, connecting the things we make, the places we live, the experiences we share, and the natural resources that sustain us. We explore this golden thread through the lens of business, lifestyle, and sustainability, revealing the people, places…
BusinessTechThe South African Revenue Service has nailed five entities and nine individuals tied to an alleged VAT refund fraud scheme.
BusinessTechThe Department of Home Affairs has temporarily withdrawn its internal operational instructions on how to handle asylum-seeker applications.
BusinessTechAs of the end of September 2026, this municipality in KwaZulu-Natal remains the cheapest among South Africa’s major metros and towns for groceries.
BusinessTechThe AA says the RAF Levy needs to be scrapped, and National Treasury must provide more relief, as drivers stare down the highest fuel prices in history.
BusinessTechMeditech giants in South Africa have been referred to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution.