The dark side of Eskom’s miraculous turnaround
Eskom has staged a miraculous turnaround over the past year—but its electricity tariff hikes are pricing it out of the market and pushing customers to alternatives.
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André de Ruyter | BizNews | Energy | Eskom | Jabu Mabuza | load shedding
One thing South Africa’s “Prince of Darkness” wishes he did before taking the country’s worst job
The name André de Ruyter has become synonymous with load-shedding for many South Africans. Here is what the former CEO believes he could have done to avoid his unfortunate reputation as the country’s “Prince of Darkness.”
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Relief for braai lovers in South Africa
While it costs more to braai right now compared to last year, the sharp price hikes of the last three months appears to be slowing down.
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Cell C | Cellular | Competition Commission | Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) | MTN | Trending
Warning about data bundles in South Africa
Cell C, MTN, and Vodacom have warned that making all data bundles last three years would strain their networks and lead to price increases.
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South Africans saying goodbye to bank cards
The recent financial results of three major banks suggest that South Africans are increasingly adopting digital wallets and virtual cards, reducing reliance on physical cards for payments.
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Why Choose Oneplan Health Insurance
With the growing demand for private healthcare in South Africa, affordable and reliable health insurance has become essential.
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Mitigating risk through collaboration
South Africa’s payments backbone relies on deep integration between PayInc, financial institutions, technology providers and businesses.
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CEF | Energy | petrol prices
Good news for petrol prices in South Africa next week
Fuel prices are expected to see minor adjustments next week, with Petrol 93 swinging into an over-recovery and lining up a small cut.
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Ghosts of war in a bookworm’s haunt — meet the Book Man of Bethulie
Looking for an erudite, eccentric experience complete with a superb history lesson and a glass of red wine? Then visit Bethulie’s Royal Hotel, read one of its many thousands of books and meet its fascinating owner. The post Ghosts of war in a bookworm’s haunt — meet the Book Man of Bethulie appeared first on…
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Nelson Mandela Bay metro runs up a loss of R1.58bn — and hasn’t even paid its phone bill
The Nelson Mandela Bay metro recorded a loss of R1.58bn in the 2024/2025 financial year, councillors attending the budget and treasury portfolio meeting heard last week. The post Nelson Mandela Bay metro runs up a loss of R1.58bn — and hasn’t even paid its phone bill appeared first on Daily Maverick.