Musah Makhunga, the CEO of the Johannesburg Property Company (JPC), said that unlawful structures are a big problem in the city. He explained that these unlawful structures compromise public safety, disrupt infrastructure, and deprive the City of much-needed revenue.

Heineken Beverages has once again been recognised as a Top Employer for 2026 in South Africa by Top Employers Institute and, for the first time, has achieved Top Employer certification for Africa. The company has remained in the national Top 10 ranking.

BAT South Africa (Batsa) has issued a statement announcing that it will cease local production of factory-manufactured cigarettes (FMC) and close its sole South African manufacturing facility by the end of 2026, as a result of the devastating impact of the illicit cigarette trade on the local market.

It is January and South African offices once again filled with the familiar hum of post-holiday productivity; one ritual stands out as both comfort and catalyst, coffee.

5FM and Good Hope FM business manager, Masi Mdingane, on younger audiences, AI adoption and advertising.

This New Era signals a deliberate shift to relevant, emotionally resonant programming rooted in South African lived experiences. Confident in its audience and purpose, SABC 2 now unveils the first wave ahead of its full rollout on Monday, 9 February.

The recently published WARC Marketer’s Toolkit 2026 identifies the gap between brand and customer experience as a key trend impacting marketing effectiveness.

South African households can legally stop paying SABC TV licence fees by having a technician remove their TV’s tuner, making it unable to receive broadcast signals. Such “denatured” TVs are exempt from licensing, provided owners submit proof of removal and pay a R300 inspection fee, although the SABC says it currently has no active inspectors.

A last-minute new multi-year deal on 31 December with Warner Bros. Discovery and Canal+ sees all 12 existing pay-TV channels from Warner Bros. Discovery to remain on DStv in South Africa and across sub-Saharan Africa.

The South African consumer goods retail industry is nearing a turning point after years of inflationary pressure and fierce competition: value is still crucial, but it is getting harder for manufacturers and retailers to maintain "always-on" discounts.