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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Ozempic emerges as new threat to SA fast-food chains
What we know so far A new generation of weight-loss and diabetes medicines is starting to reshape how South Africans ...
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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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R1.5 trillion gambling boom threatens SA grocery retailers
South Africa’s biggest grocery retailers, including Shoprite’s Checkers and Pick n Pay, are facing a new pressure point that has ...
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South Africans Cut Back on DStv and Netflix as Household Budgets Come Under Pressure
South African households are increasingly reducing spending on paid television and streaming services such as DStv and Netflix, as financial ...
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