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News24 BusinessA woman’s estranged husband had used her ID to get an upgrade and a new handset on her MTN account back in 2024, leaving her blacklisted for the debt. Wendy Knowler took up the case.
News24 BusinessThe National Consumer Commission has announced more than 50 vehicle recalls so far this year. The names that don’t feature in those recall notices are the Chinese brands rapidly capturing the SA market. Why? Wendy Knowler investigated – and the answer was not reassuring.
News24 BusinessIf you want to create an account to block direct marketing calls, you will need to give your ID number to the National Consumer Commission. It believes this is an important verification mechanism, but that remains a live question.
News24 BusinessRisk advisor and consulting group Marsh warns that SA companies face the threat of more aggressive cyberattacks, including direct threats to families and employees, as cybercriminals respond to companies’ efforts to boost their security.
News24 BusinessPremier Group has, for the first time, provided a detailed chronology of events leading to its decision to close its Fruit Products Western Cape canning business in Tulbagh, saying it proves the merger with RFG played no role.
Farmer's WeeklySouth Africa’s wine industry researchers achieve a great deal with substantially less funding and capacity than their international counterparts. Broader funding sources, coordinated research programmes and producer involvement could help the industry build on this foundation.
MyBroadbandSome former Showmax customers who singed up for DStv's 12-month R99 price lock deal have complained that they received bills of over R1,000 just months into their agreement.
VentureburnWant to mine Bitcoin or Dogecoin without buying equipment, dealing with fan noise, or keeping machines cool? Online mining services let you participate without running a mining rig at home.
MyBroadbandProperty development and investment company Kanton has shared photos of the site of private Afrikaans university Akademia's new full-time campus in the Western Cape.
BusinessTechGerman carmaker Audi will discontinue the A1 and Q2 from its showrooms in South Africa after more than a decade in the local market.
MyBroadbandMany South Africans buying electric cars are opting to use the included portable "granny" chargers to top up their batteries, sometimes paired with an extension cord that can melt under continuous load.
BusinessTechEdgars has recently undergone a revival after entering into voluntary business rescue, with plans to expand its footprint across South Africa.
MyBroadbandThe Independent Communications Authority of South Africa will relaunch its investigation into whether Netflix and WhatsApp should pay network operators additional fees.
Farmer's WeeklySouth Africa faces the prospect of living with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) indefinitely unless government urgently improves disease surveillance, and farmers take greater responsibility for reporting infections and vaccinating their herds.
News24 BusinessThe retirement fund and medical scheme representing postal workers have opposed the South African Post Office’s planned exit from business rescue because they want workers to receive a slice of an additional R509 million payout.
BizcommunityThe second and final awards evening at Loeries crowned Joe Public as both Independent Agency of the Year and Agency of the Year.
BusinessTechBeer prices are rising fastest in Cape Town and tracking the national average in Joburg, while Durban has experienced the smallest increases.
MyBroadbandAsus has launched its ROG Rapture GT-BN98 router, the second Wi-F8 router, capable of delivering up to 25,000 Mbps combined throughput across all bands.
BusinessTechEight beaches in Cape Town have achieved Blue Flag status, with four more designated as Blue Flag pilots.
Farmer's WeeklyThe Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed that an additional R150 million, announced by Minister Willie Aucamp, has been transferred to Land Bank.
MyBroadbandThe iPhone's premium price puts it firmly in luxury territory for the average South African worker.
News24 BusinessGauteng is home to six of South Africa’s top 10 malls, but it also dominates the list of the worst-rated malls.
Farmer's WeeklyThe Technology & Education Hub at the 2026 Royal Agricultural Show brought researchers, farmers and technology specialists together to explore practical agricultural solutions. One presentation highlighted how assisted reproductive technologies could help communal livestock farmers improve herd…
BusinessTechOne of South Africa's olive oil producers has been ranked first place in a major international award.
VentureburnBinance just kicked off a fresh trading competition, dangling a $200,000 prize pot for anyone engaging with the STABLE token. Running from October 9 through October 23, 2026, the event
BusinessTechSouth Africa currently produces about 39% of its fuel demand domestically, which is a decrease from 78% in 2019.
MyBroadbandElectricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said the municipality, which is home to the highest concentration of coal power stations in South Africa, was Eskom's largest debtor by the end of August 2026.
News24 BusinessAnthropic said its Claude AI model carried out additional unintended actions on the digital systems of outside organisations, including submitting a false tip in a police homicide case, prompting a warning from the Trump administration for artificial intelligence companies to secure their systems.
Farmer's WeeklyNew energy vehicle (NEV) sales have soared this year amid record fuel price hikes, and buyers are now spoilt for even more choice with the introduction of new Jaecoo J5 line-up, writes The Citizen’s Charl Bosch.
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