The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has officially declared South Africa’s indigenous crops medicinal plants to be agricultural products. The declaration is a move expected to unlock billions in untapped economic potential. Steenhuisen approved the inclusion on 21 July 2025, marking a major milestone for the local agricultural sector. THE NEWLY DECLARED INDIGENOUS CROPS AND MEDICINAL […] More
Woolworths has announced that it will increase the delivery fee for its Woolies Dash on-demand grocery service from R35 to R45, effective 10 November 2025 – marking a 29% hike and the first major change to its pricing since the service launched. In a statement to customers, Woolworths said the decision was made “to keep […] More
Tesla shareholders on Thursday overwhelmingly endorsed a massive pay package for CEO Elon Musk that could reach $1 trillion. The pay package – crafted to ensure South Africa-born Musk’s continued service to Tesla as the company pursues breakthrough technology on artificial intelligence and robotics – won more than 75 percent support from shareholders, a Tesla […] More
The Automobile Association of South Africa has called into question AARTO’s effectiveness as a road-safety measure. The new administrative process comes online on 1 December 2025. But the AA says pilot projects conducted in Gauteng back in 2008 and 2009 demonstrated ‘no conclusive reduction in incidents and fatalities.’ In turn, this throws into question the […] More
A diplomatic spat is brewing between Spain and South Africa over citrus imports, with Spanish farmers accusing their South African counterparts of devastating the country’s naartjie industry, writes Fruitnet. The Valencian farmers’ association Ava-Asaja claims the EU’s trade deal with South Africa has led to a 40% decline in early-season mandarin (naartjie) production since 2016 […] More
South Africa’s new digital drivers’ licences were demoed at a government conference this week. When the smartphone app is eventually up and running, it will be the end for printed driver’s licence card delays and pesky printing machine breakdowns. It was Minister of Communications and Technology, Solly Malatsi, who showcased South Africa’s new digital drivers’ […] More
Black Friday is just around the corner (28 November), and for many South Africans, the idea of bargain hunting is exciting. But the savviest shoppers know real savings mean buying smarter. During last year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday, shoppers spent more than in 2023. But with many households feeling the pinch, South Africans will […] More
Technically speaking, a recession is defined as two consecutive quarters of economic contraction. And for one quarter of South Africa – made up of its four northerly provinces – a recession was only narrowly avoided this last quarter. Moreover, the term is economic shorthand to indicate the general health of an economy. As such, after […] More
With global attention set to turn to Johannesburg in a few weeks for the G20 Leaders’ Summit, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has assuredly stated that “Gauteng is ready” to host the global gathering. The Premier briefed the media on Tuesday – revealing a “comprehensive” plan to host the summit, including securing energy supply, cleaning and […] More
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that its digital platforms will undergo scheduled maintenance on Saturday, 8 November, from 20:00 to 23:59. During this period, users may experience intermittent service interruptions across SARS’s eFiling, Tax, and Customs digital platforms, as the revenue service performs essential system upgrades and enhancements. Modernise its technology The […] More
Meet the latest contender from the Far East vying for your attention, the Omoda C5 1.5 230T Lux X. This compact crossover from the Chery stable (Omoda is its ‘premium-brand’ offshoot) arrives in South Africa with bold styling and a price tag of just R425 900. After spending a week with the top-specification Omoda C5 1.5 […] More
After more than two decades of legal battles, Vodacom has settled its long-running dispute with Please Call Me inventor Kenneth Makate, bringing one of South Africa’s most protracted corporate legal sagas to an end. In a statement issued to shareholders late on Wednesday, Vodacom confirmed that its board had approved an out-of-court settlement agreement with […] More
