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The CitizenThe CitizenCelebrating 30 years of McDonald’s South Africa: Arno Bakkes
From shift leader to mentor.
The CitizenSpar exits international business, reports R5 billion loss
However, Spar’s net debt reduced by 40% to R5.4 billion from R9.1 billion in 2024.
The CitizenCelebrating 30 years of McDonald’s South Africa: Geoff Wood
Three decades of McDonald's, people and purpose.
The CitizenHow Checkers Hyper stole a march on the original, Pick n Pay
Over the past decade, the network of Pick n Pay Hypermarkets has barely grown.
The CitizenMost state companies report a profit
But no improvement at SAA, PetroSA or Denel – and questions around Prasa.
The CitizenHow to ensure your home is safe while you’re away
There is more chance of your house being burgled when you are away - but there are steps you can take to reduce the concern
The CitizenHow to navigate your festive finances to avoid Januworry
It is time to relax and enjoy the holidays, but can you afford to? You can if you are careful about your budget.
The CitizenBuying a home? These are the numbers you should know
Before making an offer for a home, there are certain figures you need to calculate
The CitizenBeware of putting scams on your festive ‘vishlist’
It is not only gifting time for consumers in December. It is also gifting time for scammers on the lookout for unsuspecting consumers.
The CitizenHave you been deceived? NCC investigates Shein and Temu for possible CPA violations
The CPA is a law that protects consumers from misleading business practices.
The CitizenKleuterZone liquidators file urgent court application against Ludus
The company began a ‘coordinated takeover of certain KleuterZone schools even before the liquidators could gain access to the business operations’.
The Citizen‘No’ says Treasury to R3.3bn Gauteng e-toll interest waiver
But will allow it to borrow R4bn for backlog maintenance related to the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project.
The CitizenThis is how South Africans spent on Black Friday
One customer spent a whopping R3 million and another just over R1 million, both on travel, entertainment and accommodation.
The CitizenBusinesses warn consumers of price increases, while some foresee closure
'Small businesses are moving from fragile survival toward a conditional and uneven recovery.'
The CitizenMel Viljoen wants her advocate disbarred – by the same LPC she calls useless and corrupt
Says he did not appear for various court cases, causing her to become a financial risk.
The CitizenVodacom increases its presence in Kenya and Ethiopia with R36 billion deal
Vodacom is waiting for requisite approvals from regulatory and governmental authorities in Kenya, Ethiopia and South Africa.
The CitizenCell C Now Available at iStore
There's something about stepping into an iStore that makes you walk a little taller, speak a little softer and feel sleek.
The CitizenWoolworths’ new bag colour: strategy or silent response to bribery-bag claims?
To change the colour of the bag in less than five days can either mean damage control or this has been on the cards for a while.
The CitizenDo Walmart-branded stores solve Massmart’s Game dilemma?
It is deliberately leaning away from heavy promotional activity and loyalty cards in favour of dependable ‘Every Day Low Prices’.
The CitizenFibertime challenges SA’s headcount with a ’95 million’ question
Says its ground-level data suggests South Africa may be far more populous than assumed.
The CitizenLet’s hope Santa’s got fuel for his reindeer as SA plans staycation due to fuel prices
South Africans have become quite used to not having to contend with high fuel price increases, but now, pain at the pump is back.
The CitizenBusiness confidence improved to three points above long-term average
The improvement in business confidence at the end of 2025 was widely expected after the recent run of positive developments for South Africa
The CitizenSME December outlook: Festive season time for small businesses to shine
December is a perfect opportunity for businesses in retail to increase sales.
The CitizenTreasury to spend R2.2 billion to refund Ithala depositors
Depositors must first wait to be contacted by FNB before visiting the branches.
The CitizenBidvest to recover R1m spent on Paris trip by its chair, two directors
Bidvest Group has an annual revenue of about R127 billion.
The CitizenCanal+ calls Warner’s bluff as Discovery, CNN set to disappear from DStv
Expect things to get more intense as Canal+ reshapes a staid MultiChoice into what it wants it to be.
The CitizenPlanning commission punts use of Regulation 28 to redirect funds to infrastructure
A report prepared for it suggests reducing the 45% offshore investment limit ‘in tandem with increased investment’ in public projects within the country.
The CitizenFood prices decreased – but still too high for most
Food prices are still too high and force most South Africans to cut nutritious food from their household grocery baskets
The CitizenHuawei makes the season brighter with service offers that truly care
Festive care comes early with Huawei’s Service Giving Season 2025.