Woolworths flags shoppers trading down to essentials
What we know so far The Woolworths trading update published on Thursday, 30 July 2026, warns that South African shoppers...
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WhatsApp brings voice and video calls to your browser
What we know so far The WhatsApp Web calling feature is now official, letting South Africans make and receive voice...
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Flight fuel surcharges climb again as jet fuel spikes
What we know so far Flight prices South Africa travellers pay are climbing again, with FlySafair confirming that its fuel...
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TFG to close over 100 SA stores in shift to online
What we know so far TFG store closures are set to remove more than 100 shops from South Africa in...
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Corolla Cross owners face new tracker rule from Discovery
What we know so far Toyota Corolla Cross hijacking risk has been formally reclassified by Discovery Insure, which has told...
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Level 6 weather warning as flooding hits SA east coast
What we know so far A Level 6 weather warning South Africa's forecaster reserves for high-impact events is now in...
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Mrs Ball’s comes home to Paarl after 13 years
What we know so far The Mrs Ball's Chutney era of outsourced production has ended, with Tiger Brands bringing manufacturing...
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SA faces fresh greylist risk under tougher FATF test
What we know so far The FATF greylist South Africa worked two and a half years to escape is back...
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Huawei sees R1.4 trillion AI boost, but SA short on skills
What we know so far Artificial intelligence could add more than R1 trillion to the South Africa AI economy by...
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Migrant exodus leaves SA farms short at harvest time
What we know so far The South Africa migrant exodus has left farms, factories and households scrambling for labour, with...
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