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She moves: Helping South Africans plan for life, not just money

Law of Succession

She moves: Helping South Africans plan for life, not just money

Lesley Erasmus, Issued by Capital Legacy 20 Aug 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Rand steadies as South Africa awaits inflation data

Katja Hamilton 19 Aug 2026

VW wants to simplify its operations, but at what cost?

Commercial & Industrial

VW wants to simplify its operations, but at what cost?

Lance Branquinho 6 Aug 2026

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Rand slides past R16.80/$ after surprise Reserve Bank rate hold

Katja Hamilton 24 Jul 2026

South African films Angels: They Are Amongst Us, Dear Sis Dolly hit cinemas this July

Film

South African films Angels: They Are Amongst Us, Dear Sis Dolly hit cinemas this July

Daniel Dercksen 24 Jun 2026

Counting the cost: Annual food price barometer signals further pain ahead for households

ESG

Counting the cost: Annual food price barometer signals further pain ahead for households

Andy Du Plessis, Issued by FoodForward SA 1 Jun 2026

Some learners at schools in the Amathole District and parts of the Chris Hani District in the Eastern Cape have missed days of school after transport operators employed by government went on strike due to unpaid wages. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Primary & Secondary Education

Eastern Cape scholar transport on strike over unpaid wages

29 May 2026

On the Wings of Hope. Hot Cares and the Children’s Flight give 500 children the gift of flight

Radio & Audio

On the Wings of Hope. Hot Cares and the Children’s Flight give 500 children the gift of flight

Issued by HOT 102.7FM 21 May 2026

The Constitutional Court has ruled that rejected asylum seekers cannot reapply. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Immigration & Citizenship Law

Constitutional Court rules asylum seekers once rejected cannot reapply

Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti 14 May 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Oil rises $4 after Trump rejects Iran's response to US peace proposal

Florence Tan and Siyi Liu 11 May 2026

Recall, or simply an update? How software-defined cars are changing the industry

Maintenance

Recall, or simply an update? How software-defined cars are changing the industry

Lance Branquinho 4 May 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Oil rises 5% on renewed US-Iran tension

Florence Tan and Siyi Liu 20 Apr 2026

Marketing

Many tourism hotspots are ‘de‑marketing’ – with mixed success. We researched the smartest ways to do it

Anne Hardy and Giancarlo Fedeli 9 Apr 2026

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Food, Water & Energy Security

South Africa’s drinking water systems are critical but stable, warns SANBWA

Charlotte Metcalf 8 Apr 2026

South African farmers grapple with rising diesel costs as harvest season approaches

Agriculture

South African farmers grapple with rising diesel costs as harvest season approaches

Sisipho Skweyiya 2 Apr 2026

Source: GroundUp/Peter Luhanga

Construction & Engineering

Court blocks building along Cape Town’s Diep River floodplain

Peter Luhanga 25 Mar 2026

Image credit: Dis-Chem

Pharmaceuticals

SAHPRA recalls Citro-Soda over contamination fears at Adcock Ingram's Johannesburg plant

24 Mar 2026

Image source: Anna Ivanova –

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Vibrant collaborative study pioneers microbiome-based treatment

20 Mar 2026

Image source: ASphotofamily from

Primary & Secondary Education

4 educational priorities to prepare future-ready African youth

Juan Visser 17 Mar 2026

Image source: wirestock from

Family Law

ConCourt decision redefines marriage contract validity for 'twice married' couples

Kaamilah Paulse 17 Mar 2026

The problem isn’t technology in schools. It’s how we use it

Primary & Secondary Education

The problem isn’t technology in schools. It’s how we use it

Marce Heath, Issued by ASUS 17 Mar 2026

Clicks recalls kiddies snack after non-pathogenic Listeria detection

Nutrition

Clicks recalls kiddies snack after non-pathogenic Listeria detection

16 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Oil climbs as Iran steps up attacks on Gulf shipping

Sam Li and Siyi Liu 12 Mar 2026

Primary & Secondary Education

It’s not the device, it’s the design: Battling misconceptions of tech in education

Marce Heath 11 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Oil prices surge to highest since 2022 at over $119 a barrel on Middle East war

Shadia Nasralla 9 Mar 2026

Experts dispel fears over hormone disruptors in South African pads and pantyliners

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Experts dispel fears over hormone disruptors in South African pads and pantyliners

4 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Stocks selloff worsens as energy price jump revives inflation fears

Lucy Raitano and Gregor Stuart Hunter 3 Mar 2026

Tech stock rally set for a test as Nvidia results due

Technology

Tech stock rally set for a test as Nvidia results due

Alun John and Scott Murdoch 25 Feb 2026

Why Lexus EVs in SA might work

Dealers

Why Lexus EVs in SA might work

Lance Branquinho 25 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Andries Maritz, Principal Product Manager: Entersekt.

Banking

How AI in fraud is turning banks' own defenses against them

20 Feb 2026

Consumers face climate burnout as fears over global conflicts increase

Marketing

Consumers face climate burnout as fears over global conflicts increase

Issued by Kantar 17 Feb 2026

Chery, Nissan and the future of Rosslyn

Manufacturing & Parts

Chery, Nissan and the future of Rosslyn

Lance Branquinho 16 Feb 2026

Renewed focus on localised procurement at upcoming Buy Local Summit & Expo

Retailers

Renewed focus on localised procurement at upcoming Buy Local Summit & Expo

Issued by Proudly SA 13 Feb 2026

Is community radio afraid of losing its voice to AI?

Radio & Audio

Is community radio afraid of losing its voice to AI?

Issued by Media Development and Diversity Agency 13 Feb 2026

SA's product recall trend reflects a healthy regulatory environment

Health & Safety

SA's product recall trend reflects a healthy regulatory environment

12 Feb 2026

Product Recall: ButtaNutt recalls limited peanut butter over toxin fears

FMCG

Product Recall: ButtaNutt recalls limited peanut butter over toxin fears

10 Feb 2026

Laughter, love, and fear unfold in February's new film releases

Film

Laughter, love, and fear unfold in February's new film releases

Daniel Dercksen 2 Feb 2026

United by Unique: Personalising cancer risk management and screening for younger patients

Wellness

United by Unique: Personalising cancer risk management and screening for younger patients

Issued by MANGO-OMC 26 Jan 2026

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Energy

Eskom to boost reserve margin with additional generation capacity

26 Jan 2026

Image credit: Philipp P Egli - Own work, ,

Nuclear Power

Eskom allays safety, loadshedding fears after reducing power at Koeberg

21 Jan 2026

Media

Wikipedia at 25: can its original ideals survive in the age of AI?

15 Jan 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Tech, banks weigh on Wall Street; Trump eases Iran oil fears

Isla Binnie 15 Jan 2026

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Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Webber Wentzel team: South Africa’s energy outlook

Jason van der Poel, Kiera Bracher, Sabeeha Loonat and Junaid Nyker 14 Jan 2026

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday following a gain of more than 2% in the previous session after Russia accused Ukraine of attacking President Vladimir Putin's residence (Image source: © 123rf )

Coal, Oil & Gas

Oil prices little changed as investors seek clarity on Russia-Ukraine talks

30 Dec 2025

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Automotive

Chinese car firm BYD is racing ahead with its electric vehicles. Here’s how more established brands can catch up

Pietro Micheli 23 Dec 2025

EU bans key gel polish component, raising liability fears for South African salons

Wellness

EU bans key gel polish component, raising liability fears for South African salons

Jonathan Kaiser 22 Dec 2025

Streaming

Netflix defends Warner Bros. deal amid fears it could hasten cinema’s decline

18 Dec 2025

AI now powers 60% of global warehouses, transforming productivity and jobs

Logistics & Transport

AI now powers 60% of global warehouses, transforming productivity and jobs

5 Dec 2025