241Analysts think the country is fundamentally in a ‘better’ position than two to four years ago. President Cyril Ramaphosa famously lamented South Africa’s nine wasted years under Jacob Zuma in 2019. Since…
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5 myths about medical aid schemes to leave behind in 2025
255 In the digital age, it is easy to come across misinformation about medical aid schemes There are various myths about medical aid schemes going around, especially among young people who start…
Adjudicator finds pension fund administrator didn’t do enough to find beneficiary
223 The office of the Pension Fund Adjudicator found that a pension fund administrator did not do enough to trace a beneficiary, causing the beneficiary to lose what was due to him….
Discovery buys head office from Growthpoint for R4bn
266 Discovery has announced it will purchase its iconic head office on the corner of Katherine Street and Rivonia Road in Sandton from landlords Growthpoint and Zenprop for R4.05 billion. It says…
Eskom halts fines on unregistered solar systems
247 Eskom has made a U-turn on its stance to impose fines on customers who had not registered their solar installations with the utility by the end of March 2026. The decision…
Panel tasked with choosing the next Sars commissioner asks for more candidates
206 The selection panel is led by former minister Nhlanhla Nene. The search for the next South African Revenue Services (Sars) Commissioner has taken an unexpected turn, with the selection panel asking…
Makro bets on refurbished tech as consumers hunt value
261 Makro has launched a refurbished technology offering, branded Makro Restored, as retailers respond to rising consumer demand for cheaper alternatives to new devices. The range includes refurbished and pre-owned smartphones, tablets,…
Big changes at Lesaka as Bank Zero deal nears completion
245 Lincoln Mali JSE- and Nasdaq-listed fintech Lesaka Technologies is involved in a corporate shake-up, including an internal rationalisation of its operating portfolio and an outward facelift of its brand identity. Lincoln…
South Africa produces first locally manufactured foot-and-mouth vaccine in 20 years
196 The Agricultural Research Council has released its first batch of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine since 2005. South Africa has achieved a milestone in its fight against foot-and-mouth disease with the release of…
Every electric car you can buy in South Africa in early 2026, ranked by price
482 The BYD Dolphin Surf is officially South Africa’s most affordable electric car TechCentral regularly publishes a list of all the battery-electric vehicles available for sale in South Africa, along with prices,…