Ramaphosa announces new acting Police Minister: President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the formation of a judicial commission of inquiry into allegations of ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/831293/ramaphosa-announces-new-acting-police-minister/
New crime tactic in South Africa that’s so bad other countries are warning their citizens about it
businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/831182/new-crime-tactic-in-south-africa-thats-so-bad-other-countries-are-warning-their-citizens-about-it/
OpinionNew laws coming after spam calls in South Africa: South Africa is facing a spam call epidemic, and new regulations are taking them on directly through changes to ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business-opinion/830509/new-laws-coming-after-spam-calls-in-south-africa/
Eskom heading for tough times, and more water outages hitting Joburg residents this week
businesstech.co.za/news/5-things/831298/eskom-heading-for-tough-times-and-more-water-outages-hitting-joburg-residents-this-week/
How South Africans can legally pay less tax to SARS: There are several ways in which South Africans can make sure that they’re paying as little tax as legally ...
businesstech.co.za/news/finance/831212/how-south-africans-can-legally-pay-less-tax-to-sars/
What R10 million gets you in Joburg vs Cape Town – and the winner is clear: Property buyers get much more for their money in Johannesburg than in Cape Town ...
businesstech.co.za/news/property/830096/what-r10-million-gets-you-in-joburg-vs-cape-town-and-the-winner-is-clear/
Lottery-funded community projects under investigation: The SIU is probing NLC grant-funded projects linked to a well-known traditional leader in Limpopo.
businesstech.co.za/news/government/827326/lottery-funded-community-projects-in-limpopo-under-the-spotlight-in-siu-investigation/
businesstech.co.za Jul 13
Dark clouds gather for South Africa: Trade conditions in South Africa deteriorated noticeably in May and June 2025 after a brief positive turn in March and April ...
businesstech.co.za/news/trending/831287/dark-clouds-gather-for-south-africa-3/
businesstech.co.za Jul 13
Beware this completely avoidable job killer in South Africa: South Africans who post offensive content online are not immune to the repercussions whether they’re ...
businesstech.co.za/news/internet/830569/beware-this-completely-avoidable-job-killer-in-south-africa/
businesstech.co.za Jul 12
The one thing driving reverse semigration back to Joburg: Despite Gauteng’s problems, a reverse semigration trend is pulling South Africans back.
businesstech.co.za/news/property/830551/goodbye-cape-town-reverse-semigration-trend-hits-the-western-cape/
businesstech.co.za Jul 12
South African expats’ message to people who want to leave the country: For many South Africans considering a move abroad, the stories of those already living ...
businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/830651/south-african-expats-message-to-people-who-want-to-leave-the-country/
businesstech.co.za Jul 12
Bad news for work-from-home in South Africa: Office rentals have surpassed pre-Covid levels, with many companies calling their employees back to the office.
businesstech.co.za/news/property/830802/bad-news-for-work-from-home-in-south-africa/
businesstech.co.za Jul 11
Call to make Ramaphosa and ministers use public hospitals and facilities: Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has expressed support for a call that public ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/831198/call-to-make-ramaphosa-and-ministers-use-public-hospitals-and-facilities/
businesstech.co.za Jul 10
The man who went from being a bad maths student to running a R400 billion South African bank
businesstech.co.za/news/banking/830991/the-man-who-went-from-being-a-bad-maths-student-to-running-a-r400-billion-south-african-bank/
businesstech.co.za Jul 10
Chinese car giant looking at building a factory in South Africa: The Chinese car giant is exploring the possibility of establishing an assembly plant in South ...
businesstech.co.za/news/motoring/831089/chinese-car-giant-looking-at-building-a-factory-in-south-africa/
businesstech.co.za Jul 11
OpinionThe worst case for South Africa is now its best hope: This time last week, South Africa’s trade negotiators were planning for a “worst case” of having a 10% ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business-opinion/831192/the-worst-case-for-south-africa-is-now-its-best-hope/
businesstech.co.za Jul 10
Push to change offensive names in South Africa: The government says it will prioritise submissions that seek to change “clearly” offensive and derogatory place ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/831113/push-to-change-offensive-names-in-south-africa/
businesstech.co.za Jul 10
Eskom could punish homeowners with rooftop solar even more: South Africans who have solar systems installed could soon face an additional surcharge from Eskom ...
businesstech.co.za/news/energy/830969/eskom-could-punish-homeowners-with-rooftop-solar-even-more/
businesstech.co.za Jul 12
A warning to South African homeowners with electric fences: South African homeowners are being warned to ensure their electric fences are up to standard amid ...
businesstech.co.za/news/property/830369/a-warning-to-south-african-homeowners-with-electric-fences/
businesstech.co.za Jul 09
South Africans significantly poorer than the average person in the world: South Africa’s economic growth since 2010 has left its population significantly poorer ...
businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/830901/south-africans-significantly-poorer-than-the-average-person-in-the-world/
businesstech.co.za Jul 11
Well-known coffee brand building its own Academy in South Africa: A South African coffee brand founded by two brothers is building and launching an academy in ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business/831221/the-well-known-coffee-brand-building-its-own-academy-in-south-africa/
businesstech.co.za Jul 11
New R1 billion shopping mall opening in South Africa this month: Groot Phesantekraal View will open in Cape Town on the 24th of July, and is set to bring ...
businesstech.co.za/news/property/830590/new-r1-billion-shopping-mall-opening-in-south-africa-this-month/
businesstech.co.za Jul 09
The small South African town that could be crushed by United States tariffs: South Africa is littered with small towns and communities that have been built ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business/830893/the-small-south-african-town-that-could-be-crushed-by-united-states-tariffs/
businesstech.co.za Jul 11
Gauteng schools are in big trouble: Gauteng is struggling to build enough schools to accommodate the massive influx of learners to the province.
businesstech.co.za/news/government/831135/gauteng-schools-are-in-big-trouble/
businesstech.co.za Jul 11
Public holiday pay changes for South Africa: The Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour is considering amendments to South Africa’s public holiday pay ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/831207/public-holiday-pay-changes-for-south-africa/
businesstech.co.za Jul 11
Standard Bank’s Keep Growing campaign: A promise to embrace the journey of growth with customers
businesstech.co.za/news/industry-news/831159/standard-banks-keep-growing-campaign-a-promise-to-embrace-the-journey-of-growth-with-customers/
businesstech.co.za Jul 11
OpinionThe big problem with the Reserve Bank’s new target: FNB warns that the Reserve Bank’s pursuit of a lower inflation target may mean fewer interest rate cuts ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business-opinion/830576/the-big-problem-with-the-reserve-banks-new-target/
businesstech.co.za Jul 11
More price pain at the tills coming for South African households: South African households can expect more pain at the tills following the latest hike in fuel ...
businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/830520/more-price-pain-at-the-tills-coming-for-south-african-households/
businesstech.co.za Jul 11
South Africa’s R4.1 trillion own goal, and Eskom plans the end of load shedding: Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 11 July.
businesstech.co.za/news/5-things/831176/south-africas-r4-1-trillion-own-goal-and-eskom-plans-the-end-of-load-shedding/
businesstech.co.za Jul 11
R17 billion petrol tax payday for South Africa’s biggest cities: South Africa’s eight major metropolitan municipalities have divvied up their share of R17 ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/831158/r17-billion-petrol-tax-payday-for-south-africas-biggest-cities/
businesstech.co.za Jul 07
Trump sets date for 30% tariff on South Africa: The US will impose a 30% tariff on South African goods less than a month from now, as the world’s largest economy ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/830742/trump-sets-date-for-30-tariff-on-south-africa/
Key FactsTrump Imposes Steep Tariffs on Copper and Brazil
Jul 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- President Trump announced a 50% tariff on copper imports and Brazilian goods effective August 1, 2025.
- The copper tariff follows a national security review, while Brazil's tariff increase from 10% to 50% prompted a reciprocal response threat.
- Brazilian President Lula vowed to legally counter any unilateral U.S. tariff hikes, intensifying diplomatic friction.
- Meanwhile, U.S. and EU officials are advancing trade talks aimed at easing tariffs and safeguarding the auto sector.
I hope to reach a satisfactory conclusion, potentially even in the coming days.— EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic expressed optimism about the progress made in trade talks with the U.S.
businesstech.co.za Jul 08
Ramaphosa responds to 30% tariff on South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa says the United States’ interpretation of trade imbalances between the countries is ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/830782/ramaphosa-responds-to-30-tariff-on-south-africa/
businesstech.co.za Jul 10
Criminal charges filed against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu: South Africa’s Democratic Alliance, the second-biggest party in the coalition government ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/831118/criminal-charges-filed-against-police-minister-senzo-mchunu/
businesstech.co.za Jul 10
Goods news for Absa and Nedbank: All Weather Capital CIO Shane Watkins thinks that Absa and Nedbank offer strong value to investors.
businesstech.co.za/news/banking/830914/goods-news-for-absa-and-nedbank/
businesstech.co.za Jul 10
New laws for cannabis in South Africa are coming: South Africa aims to finalise the regulations needed to bring the Cannabis Act into operation by the end of the ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/831021/new-laws-for-cannabis-in-south-africa-are-coming/
businesstech.co.za Jul 10
Important SARS auto assessment notice for taxpayers in South Africa: SARS has clarified the process for taxpayers to follow when they’re not happy with their ...
businesstech.co.za/news/finance/831108/important-sars-auto-assessment-notice-for-taxpayers-in-south-africa/
businesstech.co.za Jul 10
South Africa going after its ghost police force: Parliament has called on the Minister of Police to conduct an audit of its workforce following the arrest of ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/831018/south-africa-going-after-its-ghost-police-force/
businesstech.co.za Jul 10
South Africa’s millionaire market up for sale: The upmarket Root44 emporium in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands is going on sale through an exclusive ...
businesstech.co.za/news/property/831066/south-africas-millionaire-market-up-for-sale/
businesstech.co.za Jul 10
These are the best mobile networks in South Africa: MyBroadband Insights has published its Q2 2025 Mobile Network Quality Report, which shows that MTN has the ...
businesstech.co.za/news/mobile/831086/these-are-the-best-mobile-networks-in-south-africa/
businesstech.co.za Jul 10
South Africa’s next load shedding-sized crisis has nothing to do with power: Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi says that his department needs to act now to ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/831048/south-africas-next-load-shedding-sized-crisis-has-nothing-to-do-with-power/
businesstech.co.za Jul 10
South Africans and their assets under siege: South Africa’s financial markets regulator is ramping up its operations to combat an explosion in online scams.
businesstech.co.za/news/finance/831051/south-africans-and-their-assets-under-siege/
businesstech.co.za Jul 10
How Codehesion claimed the 2025 MyBroadband Award for Best Software Development Company
businesstech.co.za/news/industry-news/831034/how-codehesion-claimed-the-2025-mybroadband-award-for-best-software-development-company/
businesstech.co.za Jul 10
New inflation target for South Africa could come early: According to Citigroup, the South African Reserve Bank could lower its inflation target as soon as its ...
businesstech.co.za/news/finance/831049/new-inflation-target-for-south-africa-could-come-early/
businesstech.co.za Jul 10
JSE sends a warning to investors, and South African carmakers in hot water: Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Thursday, 10 July.
businesstech.co.za/news/5-things/831033/jse-sends-a-warning-to-investors-and-south-african-carmakers-in-hot-water/
businesstech.co.za Jul 09
Storm brewing for one of South Africa’s biggest companies: Trade union Solidarity has issued a legal letter to Bidvest over the company’s school bursary ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business/830912/storm-brewing-for-one-of-south-africas-biggest-companies/
businesstech.co.za Jul 10
Underinsured and unaware: What 2024 claims reveal about the cover gaps facing South Africans
businesstech.co.za/news/industry-news/830925/underinsured-and-unaware-what-2024-claims-reveal-about-the-cover-gaps-facing-south-africans/
businesstech.co.za Jul 07
The South African CEO who went from earning R1,500 to R5 million per month: July Ndlovu went from a rural village in Zimbabwe to becoming the CEO of Thungela ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business/830498/the-south-african-ceo-who-went-from-earning-r1500-to-r5-million-per-month/
businesstech.co.za Jul 07
D-day for South Africa this week: US President Donald Trump’s 30% tariffs in South Africa are set to come into effect this week.
businesstech.co.za/news/government/830578/d-day-for-south-africa-this-week-2/
businesstech.co.za Jul 09
South Africa’s driving licence demerit system gets new launch date: The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has outlined the dates for implementing the new ...
businesstech.co.za/news/motoring/830884/driving-licence-demerit-system-gets-new-launch-date-for-south-africa/
businesstech.co.za Jul 09
The South African who became Australia’s first billionaire: Michael Robert Hamilton Holmes à Court, a South African-born businessman, is widely regarded as ...
businesstech.co.za/news/wealth/830845/the-south-african-who-became-australias-first-billionaire/
businesstech.co.za Jul 09
Serious implications for anyone trading bitcoin and other crypto assets in South Africa
businesstech.co.za/news/finance/830985/serious-implications-for-anyone-trading-bitcoin-and-other-crypto-assets-in-south-africa/
businesstech.co.za Jul 09
Government’s plan that threatens 25,000 jobs in South Africa: The South African government’s latest policy plans to revive the country’s struggling ferrochrome ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business/830730/governments-plan-that-threatens-25000-jobs-in-south-africa/
businesstech.co.za Jul 09
Two new visas launching in South Africa: Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has announced two new visas that will support an influx of production ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/830951/two-new-visas-launching-in-south-africa/
businesstech.co.za Jul 09
Prominent South African-owned mine shutting down in Canada: Low palladium prices are forcing Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. to shut down its mine in Canada.
businesstech.co.za/news/business/830908/prominent-south-african-owned-mine-shutting-down-in-canada/
businesstech.co.za Jul 09
SARS extends critical deadline after downtime and glitches: SARS has extended the deadline for employers to file their monthly tax data after its systems ...
businesstech.co.za/news/finance/830935/sars-extends-critical-deadline-after-downtime-and-glitches/
businesstech.co.za Jul 09
Major international companies put South Africa on a deadline: Global initiative RE100 says South Africa needs to urgently ramp up it energy reforms ...
businesstech.co.za/news/energy/830872/major-international-companies-put-south-africa-on-a-deadline/
businesstech.co.za Jul 09
Turning research into local economic impact – TIA’s Technology Station Programme: South Africa’s economic landscape is shaped by persistent challenges – ...
businesstech.co.za/news/industry-news/830860/turning-research-into-local-economic-impact-tias-technology-station-programme/
businesstech.co.za Jul 09
Huge relief for petrol prices in South Africa: Despite some volatility in global oil markets, a resilient rand is keeping petrol price recoveries in check ...
businesstech.co.za/news/energy/830873/huge-relief-for-petrol-prices-in-south-africa/
businesstech.co.za Jul 09
Major international companies are poaching skilled South Africans: International companies from several countries are actively headhunting skilled South African ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business/830661/major-international-companies-are-poaching-skilled-south-africans/
businesstech.co.za Jul 09
Temu warehouse launched in South Africa, and investors selling South African stocks
businesstech.co.za/news/5-things/830867/temu-warehouse-launched-in-south-africa-and-investors-selling-south-african-stocks/
businesstech.co.za Jul 09
The provinces in South Africa at risk of entering recession: Three provinces in South Africa are at risk of entering a technical recession following the dismal ...
businesstech.co.za/news/finance/830824/the-provinces-in-south-africa-at-risk-of-entering-recession/
businesstech.co.za Jul 08
Surprise twist in Vodacom’s R13 billion fibre deal: The Competition Commission announced an agreement with Vodacom over its proposed deal to acquire a ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business/830831/surprise-twist-in-vodacoms-r13-billion-fibre-deal/
businesstech.co.za Jul 08
Kieswetter kissing R28 billion a year goodbye: South Africa has become one of the world’s biggest markets for illicit cigarette sales losing around R28 billion a ...
businesstech.co.za/news/finance/830822/kieswetter-kissing-r28-billion-a-year-goodbye/
businesstech.co.za Jul 08
Tax return warning for anyone earning more than R500,000 a year: South African taxpayers are required by law to submit their tax return, and failing to do so is ...
businesstech.co.za/news/finance/830795/tax-return-warning-for-anyone-earning-more-than-r500000-a-year/
businesstech.co.za Jul 08
No hassle service excellence, affordable contributions and increased benefits result in membership rise for Medshield
businesstech.co.za/news/industry-news/830562/no-hassle-service-excellence-affordable-contributions-and-increased-benefits-result-in-membership-rise-for-medshield/
businesstech.co.za Jul 08
South Africa’s biggest medical aids under fire: South Africa’s biggest medical aid schemes are under fire after a damning report upheld allegations of systemic ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/830790/south-africas-biggest-medical-aids-under-fire/
businesstech.co.za Jul 08
The town in South Africa where businesses are being robbed 12 times in 12 months: Residents of a town located in the Cradle of Humankind feel they are under ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/830230/the-town-in-south-africa-where-businesses-are-being-robbed-12-times-in-12-months/
businesstech.co.za Jul 08
Woolworths scores R8 million win against SARS: Woolworths has won a court battle against SARS, with the tax service slammed for cherry-picking and using narrow ...
businesstech.co.za/news/finance/830769/woolworths-scores-r8-million-win-against-sars/
businesstech.co.za Jul 08
Mango Airlines private sale block, and driving licence gold mine for goverment: Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 8 July 2025.
businesstech.co.za/news/5-things/830753/mango-airlines-private-sale-block-and-driving-licence-gold-mine-for-goverment/
businesstech.co.za Jul 08
Turnaround for South Africa suffers major blow: Hopes for a turnaround to South Africa’s sluggish growth in the first half of the year have been dealt a ...
businesstech.co.za/news/finance/830565/turnaround-for-south-africa-is-coming/
businesstech.co.za Jul 06
Godongwana warns about a wealth or ‘apartheid redress’ tax in South Africa: The Finance Minister has warned that any move to increase taxes or to introduce the ...
businesstech.co.za/news/finance/830024/godongwana-warns-about-a-wealth-or-apartheid-redress-tax-in-south-africa/
businesstech.co.za Jul 07
Big management changes at Old Mutual – with its new bank coming this year: Old Mutual has announced new roles for its bank’s CEO, while also creating a new Life ...
businesstech.co.za/news/banking/830715/big-management-changes-at-old-mutual-with-its-new-bank-coming-this-year/
businesstech.co.za Jul 07
SARS apologises for downtime and glitches on tax day: SARS’ systems have been hit with glitches and downtime, as multiple tax deadlines land on the same day the ...
businesstech.co.za/news/finance/830714/sars-apologises-for-downtime-and-glitches-on-tax-day/
businesstech.co.za Jul 07
Johann Rupert’s R108 billion war chest: Johann Rupert’s Reinet has confirmed another major sale, which will boost the group’s pile of cash to over R100 billion.
businesstech.co.za/news/business/830669/johann-ruperts-r108-billion-war-chest/
businesstech.co.za Jul 07
6 major shopping malls in South Africa sold in R2 billion deal: Six major shopping malls in South Africa have been transferred to Eynuka Property Holdings in a ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business/830644/6-major-shopping-malls-in-south-africa-sold-in-r2-billion-deal/
businesstech.co.za Jul 07
Major threat to Pick n Pay and other retailers in South Africa: Pick n Pay has warned that retailers face the growing threat of South Africa’s hidden economy.
businesstech.co.za/news/business/830411/major-threat-to-pick-n-pay-and-other-retailers-in-south-africa/
businesstech.co.za Jul 07
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa empowers 113 informal traders in Ekurhuleni through township economy revitalisation programme
businesstech.co.za/news/industry-news/830668/coca-cola-beverages-south-africa-empowers-113-informal-traders-in-ekurhuleni-through-township-economy-revitalisation-programme/
businesstech.co.za Jul 07
Telkom has seen its share price shoot up by 60% since the start of 2025, with the group staging a significant turnaround.
businesstech.co.za Jul 07
Major upgrade to petrol stations across South Africa: BP South Africa has announced a major upgrade drive to modernise its petrol stations and services across ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business/830564/major-upgrade-to-petrol-stations-across-south-africa/
businesstech.co.za Jul 07
SARS announces full list of changes for Tax Season 2025: South Africa’s 2025 Tax Season launches today with the first batch of auto assessments rolling out ...
businesstech.co.za/news/finance/830526/sars-announces-full-list-of-changes-for-tax-season-2025/
