The South African who left his job at a liquor company to start a bank and became a billionaire
Michiel le Roux co-founded Capitec in 2001 and served as the company's first CEO and chairman.
Hope for Mr Price after controversial deal to buy European retailer for R9.6 billion
While the acquisition of NKD drew the ire of some Mr Price shareholders, the stock is still showing signs of life.
Calm before the storm for South Africa’s new driving laws
While certain provisions of the AARTO Amendment Act have come into effect, the controversial demerit system is still not in force.
War brewing over plan to impose BEE laws on Springboks vs All Blacks Tour
A legal battle is brewing over the government’s plan to grant special protected status to the upcoming Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026 Tour.
Sanral CEO calls it quits
Sanral CEO Reginald Demana is leaving the entity to take up a new opportunity that aligns with his long-term career ambitions.
Building successful software starts with asking the right questions
Glucode combines first-principles thinking, software design, and engineering to build software that is stable, secure, and ready for real-world use by your teams and customers.
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber changes visa requirements in South Africa
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has waived the requirement for a medical report for both temporary residence visas and permanent residence permits.
Great news for chocolate and coffee lovers in South Africa
Global coffee and cocoa prices are dropping, which should be good news for any South Africans who have had to cough up more for their caffeine or chocolate fix over the past few years.
What crisis? Joburg scrambles to have R3.6 billion in funding reinstated
Joburg Mayor Dada Morero says there is no financial crisis in the city, as he promises to pay creditors by next week to have R3.6 billion of government funding reinstated.
Singularity Summit South Africa 2026 announces robotics, AI and investment pioneers
New speakers explore the technologies transforming healthcare, business, cybersecurity and the future of innovation
Telkom launching new R100 million AI Institute
Telkom has pledged R100 million to create a new AI Institute in South Africa, with a focus on addressing a new digital divide emerging in the country.
South African sentenced to federal prison in the United States for being a ‘secret foreign agent’
A former South African Air Force brigadier general has been sentenced to six months in a United States federal prison.
New R1.7 megabridge being built in South Africa, and top all-boys private school in hot water
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Thursday, 9 July.
Proposal to change the official petrol price every two weeks in South Africa
South Africa could move away from its long-standing monthly fuel price adjustment, following a proposal to introduce bi-weekly price changes to better respond to rapid swings in global oil markets.
rain launches unlimited mobile plans with LoopPhone, designed for unlimited
New unlimited City, Province and Countrywide plans, exclusive LoopPhone with smartswitching™, and new rainOne unlimited.