Petrol stations considering closing at night in South Africa
Fuel price shocks are forcing petrol stations to reconsider their operating hours in South Africa. Source: BusinessTech
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R6.5 billion stolen from South Africans in fraudulent scheme and nobody is behind bars
Over 9,000 people have said they lost a combined R6.5 billion when Mirror Trading International collapsed in 2020, and after more than five years, not one of the kingpins has been prosecuted. Source: MyBroadband
End of an era for one of South Africa’s largest medical aids next week
Bonitas will move its administrative functions to Momentum in the coming days, as the fund seeks to adapt to a rapidly changing healthcare market. Source: BusinessTech
Serious blow to South Africa’s oldest state-owned company
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, revealed that no funding was made available for the South African Post Office’s turnaround plan. Source: MyBroadband
Johann Rupert’s energy exchange gives South African companies green energy which is cheaper than Eskom’s coal power plants
The Energy Exchange of Southern Africa (EXSA) is offering South African businesses renewable electricity that is typically cheaper than using the traditional Eskom grid. Source: MyBroadband
Biggest financial blow to South Africans in two years
In April 2026, South African salary earners saw salaries fall to R20,244, the lowest level in two years. Source: BusinessTech
New laws for workers in South Africa are coming
The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has gazetted its intention to table the Employment Services Amendment Bill in the National Assembly shortly. Source: BusinessTech
New driving licence cards for South Africa
South African motorists may be able to apply for a digital driving licence before they can get a new physical driving licence card, which has been delayed by more than two years. Source: MyBroadband
A powerhouse alliance: Dreame Technology names Cristiano Ronaldo as new Global Brand Ambassador
Under the theme ‘Dreame to Win,’ this landmark partnership redefines high-end living through a shared pursuit of excellence, discipline, and perfection Source: MyBroadband
Bad news for 61 cities and towns in South Africa that keep breaking Eskom debt relief conditions
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has confirmed that 61 municipalities consistently failed to comply with the Eskom municipal debt relief programme. Source: MyBroadband