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Johannesburg – South African households saw welcome—though still modest—relief in Q3 2025, according to the latest Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI). The index improved 2.1% year-on-year, broadly matching GDP growth, but long-term gains in household resilience remain weak, averaging under 1% annually since the rate-hike cycle began. Despite this, the slight drop in the …

Pretoria commercial law firm explains how sweeping changes to the Gauteng High Court’s litigation process affect every business facing a commercial dispute. PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — OAK Law has published a comprehensive guide on the Gauteng mandatory mediation directive, a procedural change that fundamentally alters how commercial disputes reach trial in both Pretoria and Johannesburg, …

A total of 33,293 used vehicles were sold, with strong +15.3% year-on-year growth despite a modest month-on-month decline. The start of used car sales in South Africa in 2026 shows sustained strength, with strong year-on-year (YoY) growth and only a slight month-on-month (MoM) decline, according to the latest data from AutoTrader. Despite having fewer selling …

The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon has announced BYD as its Official Presenting Sponsor in a landmark collaboration that will see one of the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturers Power one of South Africa’s most iconic endurance events. “This is a proud and exciting moment for us as we welcome BYD as Presenting Sponsor of the …

Specifically engineered for tight spaces, the Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 is the world’s smallest smart switch. Its ultra-compact size makes it the ideal solution for South African 2×4 or 4×4 wall boxes, where space is often at a premium. With households scrambling to save money on electricity costs ahead of Eskom’s looming price hike many …

With households scrambling to save money on electricity costs ahead of Eskom’s looming price hike many are turning to Solar Systems as a solution. The concerns with Solar are mainly around cost to install and speed of installation. The principle around saving electricity is a simple one; “If you can measure it, you can manage …

Positioning itself as a trusted, agile supplier of high-quality lubricants and petroleum solutions to key sectors including mining, manufacturing, and heavy industry, The Lube Guys is also strengthening its footprint across Africa. Established in 2014 by Director Nico Bezuidenhout, the company has grown from a one-man operation into a dynamic, cross-border supply partner serving customers …

Many South Africans believe financial problems come from major expenses like cars or home loans, but experts say the real damage often comes from small everyday spending. Research shows over 75% of South Africans run out of money before month end, while more than 40% rely on credit for basic living costs, as subscriptions, delivery …

New article from Bed King examines how personalised sleep technology addresses one of South Africa’s most overlooked health concerns. CAPE TOWN — Bed King has published a new article examining the relationship between sleep quality and long-term health, timed to align with the global focus on sleep wellness. The piece makes a case that most …

Pretoria-based digital marketing firm publishes new guide on why polished, professional website content may be undermining customer trust. PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — Click Results, a Pretoria-based SEO and web design agency, has published a new article that challenges a widely held assumption in digital marketing: that better-crafted copy always produces better results. The article poses …

Growth stunting in children is one of the most significant public health and development challenges facing South Africa. Affecting an estimated one in four children under five (UNICEF, WHO & World Bank Group, 2025), stunting is a biological marker of chronic undernutrition with far-reaching consequences. It is not merely a health issue but a profound …

Eye injuries at work happen faster than most people expect. A splash of cleaning fluid, a spray of metal shavings, a mist of chemical vapour at the wrong moment, and someone is standing there with a substance in their eye that needs to come out immediately. The difference between a minor incident and a permanent …

Electric vehicles are becoming a more common sight on South African roads. As more people make the switch from petrol and diesel cars, the question of how and where to charge becomes one of the first practical things to sort out. For most EV owners, charging at home is the most convenient option, and getting …

South Africans are buying more products online than ever before, and it is easy to see why. Better prices, wider selection, and the convenience of having things delivered to your door make it hard to argue against. The challenge is knowing what to look for across different product categories, and making sure the thing you …

Outdoor living is a big part of life in Australia. Whether it is a weekend barbecue, a quiet morning coffee outside, or kids playing in the backyard, the deck is one of the most used spaces on a property. Getting it right matters, and the material you choose will affect how the space looks, how …

Deciding to get help for addiction is one of the hardest decisions a person can make. Whether it is for yourself or someone you care about, taking that first step requires a lot of courage. The good news is that proper support is available, and understanding what the process looks like makes it a lot …

Cape Town draws people in for obvious reasons. The mountain, the ocean, the food, the weather for most of the year. But when it comes to property, the city is one of the most complex markets in South Africa, and understanding how it works before you start viewing makes the whole process a lot less …

When people think about Africa, the usual suspects come to mind being South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania. Botswana often gets overlooked, but those who have been there will tell you it is one of the best places on the continent for wildlife. The country is big, mostly flat, and has made conservation a national priority. That …

Renting feels safe. There is no bond to worry about, no body corporate fees, and if something breaks, you call the landlord. A lot of South Africans stay in the rental market for years for exactly those reasons. The problem is that rent goes up every year, and at the end of it all, there …

South Africa’s waste pickers are the backbone of the country’s recycling value chain and MetPac-SA continues to ensure they are recognised, protected and empowered as essential environmental service providers. As part of its mandate as a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for the metals packaging industry, MetPac-SA has rolled out ongoing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) handovers, …