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A report by the nonprofit Open Secrets has condemned the ‘financialisation’ of healthcare in South Africa, with researchers arguing that the private healthcare sector is being used for profit-taking by a small group of powerful actors at the expense of affordability and access for patients. Released on Tuesday, 30 September, the report spotlights the “commodification” …

Enjoy Your Retirement in South Africa South Africa offers foreign nationals the opportunity to spend their retirement in the country while enjoying a high quality of life, diverse culture, and breathtaking natural beauty. The retirement visa is an attractive option for anyone looking to make South Africa their new home. Requirements for the Retirement Visa …

KPMG in South Africa, in partnership with the University of Pretoria (UP), has launched the Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu KPMG Scholarship to honour the retirement of its Chairman, Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu. The scholarship celebrates his extraordinary leadership and lifelong commitment to education, empowerment, and the sustainable growth of the accounting profession. The three-year scholarship is open …

On 25 September 2025 leaders from government, academia, and industry gathered for the Korea–South Africa Future Dialogue 2025 in Pretoria. The event was co-hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korea–Africa Foundation (KAF). The Republic of Korea has been strengthening ties with Africa since hosting the first Korea–Africa Summit in June …

A short trip over the Jura Mountains, and coach Jean-Vincent Ridon picks me (Captain Chris) up from the Geneva Airport. We meet each other at the “Kiss and Fly” (what a beautiful name for a drop-and-go zone), and off we go. It’s not long before we see our first vineyards, and in true Team South …

The capacity and reach of the undersea cable infrastructure connecting South Africa to the world is growing at a rapid pace, with a surge in AI workloads expected to drive further investment in infrastructure. The type of company investing in undersea capacity is changing, too, with so-called hyperscalers such as Google and Meta Platforms now …

Ceremonies to hand over title deeds are fairly common in South Africa. But while it is a definite step forward towards financial inclusion, do township homeowners really gain anything more than a piece of paper? This is the question Jonathan Fisher grappled with more than seven years ago. Read: Tshwane asks court to validate roadmap …

Luke Fraser  ·2 Oct 2025 Naspers, South Africa’s most valuable company, has seen its offer to buy Netherlands-based Just Eat Takeaway (JET) become unconditional.  MIH Bidco Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary of Prosus, is looking to buy JET in a €4.1 billion (roughly R83 billion).  Based in the Netherlands, Prosus has a cross-ownership structure with …

There are six Toyota cars that you can buy in South Africa for less than R400,000. However, only two of those options cost less than R300,000. Toyota is the most popular car brand in South Africa, but like any automaker, its prices have steadily increased to the point where only a handful of units can …

Today the world observes the International Day of Non-Violence, a day dedicated to promoting peace, tolerance and non-violent solutions to conflict. Yet in South Africa, the grim reality is that we remain the rape capital of the world and gender-based violence is at epidemic levels. Far from non-violence, our country is overwhelmed by violent crime …

OPINION: It was a seven-word sentence that may have escaped the bulk of the fourth estate. ADVERTISEMENT However, it said a lot more than the average ‘pundit’ or fan would have realised. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus made just one change to his starting XV for Saturday’s Rugby Championship decider against Argentina at Twickenham in London. …

The Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) wants the Information Regulator and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) to crack down on spam callers in the country. Recent tests by BusinessTech on one of its mobile phones showed that between 80% and 90% of calls to the number were spam. Many users in South …

Ford’s new Ranger plugin hybrid is not selling as well as expected Ford in South Africa has attributed planned retrenchments to lower European orders for its Ranger bakkie, driven by recent tax changes in the UK and sluggish export volumes for its plug-in hybrid Ranger model. Last month Ford sent an official notice to unions, …

  Dr Vusumzi Kumalo, from the Department of History and Politics, led a thought-provoking reflection on Orlando Stadium and the resultant struggle over Soweto’s first sports arena and cultural hub. He explained that after years of community struggle, Orlando Stadium opened its gates in 1959 and quickly superseded its primary role as a sports arena. …

Brian Menell, founder, Techmet TECHMET’S growth in critical minerals production, processing and marketing is likely to get “bigger and quicker” with the backing of the Trump administration, says TechMet founder and CEO Brian Menell. That’s a positive for South Africa because Menell, the grandson of Anglovaal co-founder Slip Menell, is less likely than most international …

Newly appointed Microsoft South Africa CEO Vukani Mngxati Microsoft has appointed Vukani Mngxati as the new CEO of Microsoft South Africa, effective immediately. Mngxati takes over from Lillian Barnard, who was recently named as chief of enterprise partners for Microsoft Middle East and Africa. In his new role, Mngxati will lead the company’s South African …

Parliament today welcomed parliamentary leaders from G20 member states to the 11th Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) with a call to action for parliaments to advance the principles of solidarity, equality and sustainability.” This marks the first time this prestigious gathering has been hosted on the African continent. Delivering the opening remarks, the Speaker of the …

Eskom board chair Mteto Nyati says the power utility has completed its mission of achieving energy security, and its next priority is making the electricity it generates more affordable. Nyati spoke to broadcast and financial journalist Alishia Seckam in an episode of PSG’s Think Big Series 2025. “What we have seen in other countries is …

Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Parks Tau, has expressed strong optimism about the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) following high-level engagements in the United States. Tau’s optimism follows discussions in Washington DC and New York, where he said bipartisan support for the trade agreement was evident, despite uncertainties surrounding its …

Attention: Editors and ReportersWednesday, 1 October 2025 The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of Older Persons. This day is an opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions of older persons to families, communities, and society at large, and to confront the persistent challenges that undermine their …

Firebrand South African politician Julius Malema was found guilty of violating the nation’s gun laws for firing a weapon at a political rally in 2018. The East London Magistrate’s Court handed down its verdict on Wednesday. Another hearing will take place on January 23 before sentencing, said Magistrate Twanet Olivier, who extended Malema’s bail. Adriaan …

On 4 September 2025, Top Employers Institute hosted its first People Summit South Africa at Vodacom Office Park in Johannesburg. In partnership with Vodacom Group and Accenture South Africa, the summit convened more than 160 HR leaders, experts and certified Top Employers from across the region to share insights, best practices and bold ideas shaping …

South Africa is going through a major moment in its political and judicial history. Former Police Minister and ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa was found dead yesterday. His most recent public story was being named by Gen Mkhwanazi in the Madlanga Commission for allegedly being mired in corruption. At the same time, Dumisani Khumalo has …

South Africa is one of the only democracies in the world where assassination has matured into a full-fledged service industry. Contract killings are no longer rare or desperate measures reserved for political feuds or gangland wars. They have become routine, predictable transactions a line item in the budgets of syndicates, politicians, and business elites. In …