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Spar reports modest growth amid legal challenges

23rd February 2026

The Spar Group has reported lacklustre growth in South Africa over the first 18 weeks ended January 30 while confirming fresh litigation...

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SIU lifts the lid on Shepherd Bushiri, Timothy Omotoso’s home affairs shenanigans

23rd February 2026

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has exposed prominent pastors Shepherd Bushiri and Timothy Omotoso for illegally acquiring residency in South Africa. The...

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Sasol records mute revenue growth despite higher production

23rd February 2026

Chemical and energy multinational Sasol has reported mute growth for the six months ended December 31 as lower oil prices and softer...

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Chinese technology and speed reshaping one of SA’s busiest freeway intersections

22nd February 2026

At the crossroads of South Africa’s busiest freight corridor, where thousands of vehicles pass each hour on their way to and from...

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Shrinking manufacturing sector puts a spoke in job creation wheel

22nd February 2026

The South African job market was strained last year with the number of jobs created sharply dropping by 94% in a period...

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Clover warns flawed FMD rules could cripple dairy exports

20th February 2026

South Africa’s dairy industry is facing mounting pressure as inconsistent foot and mouth disease (FMD) control measures threaten to make exports unviable....

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Retail group Spar CEO Angelo Swartz steps down

20th February 2026

Local grocery retailer Spar chief executive officer and executive director, Angelo Swartz, has resigned after nearly two decades with the company. This...

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FlySafair resumes operations at Limpopo’s Hoedspruit Airport after severe floods

20th February 2026

South Africa’s largest domestic airline FlySafair has resumed operations at Hoedspruit Airport in Limpopo after disruption caused by severe flooding earlier this...

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Businesses in Overberg fail labour and safety compliance checks

20th February 2026

Businesses in the Overberg region in the Western Cape have been exposed for failing to comply with key labour and safety laws...

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Local rooibos exports break 10 000-ton barrier for first time

19th February 2026

South Africa’s rooibos industry has reached a historic milestone by exporting more than 10 000 tons for the first time, with volumes...