Burger Brands Lose Customers as Beef Prices Surge 30%
What we know so far South Africa's major burger chains, including McDonald's, Wimpy, and Steers, have lost foot traffic over...
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Morocco Dethrones South Africa as Africa’s Most Industrialised Economy After 15 Years
What we know so far Morocco has displaced South Africa as the most industrialised economy on the African continent, ending...
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Amazon Escalates SA Battle as Takealot Chases First Profit
What we know so far Amazon has spent the past year quietly but systematically deepening its South African footprint, expanding...
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Braai Basket Costs Rise Again as Iran War Fuel Shock Hits South African Plates
What we know so far The cost of a typical South African braai basket rose by 1.7% between April and...
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SA petrol stations weigh overnight closures as volumes drop
What we know so far Petrol station owners across South Africa are warning that they may have to close overnight,...
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SA salaries fall to two-year low as inflation bites
What we know so far The average South African worker took home less money in April 2026 than at any...
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Severance pay set to double under new SA labour Bill
What we know so far South Africa's most extensive labour law overhaul in more than a decade has cleared its...
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Pepkor sets April 2027 launch for new South African bank
What we know so far Pepkor Holdings will launch its new South African bank in April 2027, aiming to convert...
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Pick n Pay closes 56 stores as turnaround reset wraps
What we know so far Pick n Pay closed a net 56 stores across South Africa during its 2026 financial...
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Disney+ raises SA Premium monthly plan to R179
What we know so far Disney+ has raised the price of its Premium monthly subscription in South Africa from R159...
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