Alerts

South African mobile network users should be aware of the various tools and settings available to block premium content services and prevent their airtime from being stolen by dodgy players in the space. These services are operated by wireless application service providers (Wasps) and have been around since the early days of the cellular industry. …

After weeks of relative resilience in the face of a looming 30% tariff threat from the United States, the rand and the JSE fell sharply on Friday morning as the tariffs became a reality. Although the official implementation takes effect seven days after today’s 1 August deadline, markets have already reacted to the confirmation that …

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) condemns in the strongest possible terms the unilateral decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a punitive 30% tariff on South African exports. This reckless act of economic aggression is designed to protect U.S. corporations at the expense of workers, communities, and industries in the Global …

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS), a state-owned company, said on Friday that there had been a “systems failure” at OR Tambo International Airport that disrupting flights. OR Tambo is South Africa’s busiest airport, and a hub for the Southern African region. ATNS said the system failure on Friday — a busy day for the …

CAPE TOWN – South Africa has made history at the 2025 International Mathematics Olympiad in Australia.   The young mathletes achieved the best results for South Africa in 25 years.   A learner attending Reddam House in Durbanville achieved a silver medal.   While pupils from different schools across the city achieved bronze medals, one …

A TSCM fabrication plant in Taiwan The apparent threat by Taiwanese officials to impose microchip export restrictions on South Africa is likely unenforceable. Most of the electronic equipment sold in South Africa featuring Taiwanese-made chips is imported from other jurisdictions, and not directly from Taiwan. According to Axiz CEO Craig Brunsden, there are regional supply …

BYD has officially confirmed that it will launch a new electric hatchback in South Africa this September. Earlier this year, it was discovered that BYD had filed a trademark application for the name “BYD Seagull,” which is one of its smallest and most affordable cars. The Chinese automaker has slowly been building up its arsenal …

A group of immigrant women standing to one side at Jeppe Clinic on the instructions of Operation Dudula members. Archive photo: Kimberly Mutandiro In recent months, the anti-immigration group Operation Dudula has been turning away immigrants from government clinics in Gauteng. They claim to be targeting only “illegal” migrants. An asylum seeker with valid papers …

By Lethabo Mkhize In the face of rising protectionism, South Africa is opting for measured dialogue with its third-largest export market, the United States. Trade Minister Parks Tau recently confirmed that there “is no intention of decoupling” from Washington, despite new U.S. import levies targeting South African goods. Instead, the country is actively seeking talks …

Malcolm Libera  ·31 Jul 2025 The rand remained stable in early trading on Wednesday, as pressure mounts for the country to finalise a trade agreement with the United States before the August 1 deadline.  The rand was trading at 17.86 against the dollar, showing little change from its previous close.  On Tuesday, South Africa’s trade …

India’s biggest automaker won’t wait until next year to relaunch its passenger vehicle division. In a surprise development, Indian auto giant Tata has announced its return to South Africa next month after quietly ending its passenger vehicle operations eight years ago. ‘New’ Tata Still present via its truck and bus division, the Mumbai-based brand has …

[Image: Pixnio] Ath-Corp – short for athletic corporate – is the biggest shake-up in office wear we’ve seen in decades. Across London, Paris, and Berlin, employees are ditching stiff, traditional suits for a softer, sportier style that combines boardroom sharpness with the comfort of weekend gear. Now, this European trend is about to explode in …

Independent Economist Elize Kruger says she expects the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee to cut interest rates by 25 basis points when it announces its rate decision this afternoon at 15:00 in Pretoria. Kruger says subdued consumer price inflation, muted economic growth, and real rates remaining restrictive may leave the door open for additional monetary …

31 July 2025 – 05:00 by Thembi Baloyi, Colin Anthony and Rudzani Nndwa Demand for sound advice in uncertain times Faced with headwinds ranging from President Donald Trump’s tariffs and escalating geopolitical conflicts abroad to the critical problems facing the domestic economy, private bankers and wealth managers now also have to deal with the hysterical …

On Friday, 1 August 2025, South Africa is expected to be hit with a 30% tariff on exports to the United States after talks between Pretoria and Washington failed. Should the tax changes be implemented, South Africa will be one of many countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. The tariffs will …

As South Africa enters its final hours to negotiate a viable trade deal with the United States of America to avoid punitive tariffs on South African imports, South Africa now faces a secondary blow via restricted access to Taiwanese semiconductor chips following Minister Ronald Lamola’s unnecessary decision to downgrade the Taiwanese mission in South Africa. …

High-net-worth individuals linked to luxury brands are increasingly vulnerable to data breaches and digital fraud From Dior to Cartier, some of the world’s largest luxury brands have recently fallen prey to cybercrime, resulting in widespread data leaks that have put their wealthy clientele at risk. “Affluent individuals tend to have a more complex and extensive …

South Africa’s wine industry is sitting on a powerhouse of potential, and the key to unlocking it lies in turning wine tourism into the country’s biggest drawcard. According to Daneel Rossouw, Head of Sales for Agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking, local wine producers are perfectly placed to grow the industry through strategic tourism initiatives. ‘Wine …

You’ll need to spend a bare minimum of R359,900 to purchase a double cab bakkie in South Africa. Bakkies continue to play a major role in our automotive landscape, loved by commercial ventures and private individuals in equal measure. For households, the five-seater double cab is almost always the way to go, providing a larger …

With the 1 August deadline upon us and no trade agreement yet, experts agree that relations between South Africa and the US would need a reset and cool heads to negotiate. With hours to go before US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are expected to come into effect, South Africa announced “urgent interventions” to support exporters …

South Africa’s proposed Africa Energy Efficiency Facility could emerge as a defining achievement of the country’s G20 Presidency – a bold, continent-led initiative that embodies African leadership on the global stage and turns commitments into action. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Chief of Mitigation Branch: Climate Division, Hongpeng Lei – who delivered remarks at a …

Staff Writer  ·31 Jul 2025 South Africa’s economy is under severe pressure, and economists are worried that the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio is heading to crisis levels. South Africa’s GDP has averaged about 1.1% growth over the last fifteen years, dropping to just 0.7% over the past decade. With South Africa’s population growing at around 1.5% …

The US urged South Africa to improve its trade offer as Pretoria waits to hear what tariff President Donald Trump will impose on its exports to the world’s largest economy. Read: SA braces for US tariffs South Africa hopes to negotiate a lower levy than the 30% already allocated by Trump, with a deadline to strike …

GoodThingsGuy is the home of everything good, and those are the things that really matter! We believe that there is good news all around us and over 1 million readers a month agree with us. GoodThingsGuy was officially launched on the 1 August 2015 in order to only promote good news, inspirational stories and promote …