Business
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Fitch upgrades Eskom’s credit rating following SA sovereign upgrade
Fitch raises Eskom’s credit rating to B+ following South Africa’s sovereign upgrade, recognizing the utility’s turnaround progress.
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Fuel price surge drives South Africa’s inflation to 4.5% in May
South Africa’s inflation rose to 4.5% in May, driven by fuel prices, while food inflation eased to 1.9%.
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Exporters brace for impact as nationwide Cosatu protest looms
Exporters Western Cape has is concerned about potential disruptions to supply chains ahead of a nationwide protest action scheduled for Friday, 19 June.
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Two Northern Cape men collectively face 64 fraud charges after R5,7 million is lost
In two unrelated fraud investigations in the Northern Cape, an investment operator and a wine cellar employee now face 64 criminal charges between them.
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Arrests made but cable theft syndicates continue to operate with impunity
Kimberley residents have once again experienced the effects of what is most likely due to cable that left some areas without electricity for almost two days.
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‘Son of the soil’ takes significant strides in the winemaking industry
From farmworker’s son to wine executive, Denzel-Jonathan Swarts is opening the South African wine industry to young people of colour.
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Rupert wins R2.3 billion Stellenbosch land dispute against former friend
Billionaire Johann Rupert has secured control of a major Stellenbosch development project following a bitter legal battle with former business associate Rurik Göbel over a R2.3 billion land transaction.
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Durbanville winery claims top honours at 25th Investec Trophy Wine Show
Diemersdal Estate won the Champion Winemaker award and South Africa’s Best Performing Winery title for 2026 at the Investec Trophy Wine Show.
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Six arrested hours after truck driver was stabbed, robbed near Britstown
Police arrested six robbery suspects hours after a resting truck driver was stabbed, and diesel and tyres stolen.
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Western Cape audit results mostly good, with notable exceptions
The province’s 2024-’25 audit outcomes show that 25 of 30 municipalities achieved unqualified results, the gold standard of audit outcomes.
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