Business
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South African wine industry delivers quality 2026 harvest despite climate challenges
South Africa’s wine industry has produced an estimated 1.37 million tonnes of grapes in the 2026 harvest.
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Guards among 11 held for theft of diesel at Meyerton fuel plant
A total of 11 suspects were arrested for the theft of diesel from a fuel plant in Meyerton, using two fuel tanks.
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Microsoft CEO to testify in Musk-OpenAI trial over ChatGPT creator’s shift to profit
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is expected to testify on Monday in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI.
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Bloemfontein residents warned about rising level of Modder River
Farmers, residents and businesses along the floodline of the Modder River are warned to be prepared for rising water levels.
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Eskom reports stable power system as winter demand rises
Eskom has reported that the country’s power system remains stable despite increased electricity demand at the start of winter.
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Guinness World Record at Bloem Show: 67 200 kg pet food donated in 24 hours
A new Guinness World Record for the Largest Donation of Pet Food in 24 Hours has been set during the Bloem Show in the Free State on Saturday.
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Can AI chatbot Mona run a coffee shop? Stockholm startup puts it to the test
Mona, an AI manager and powered by Google’s Gemini, is running a coffee shop in Stockholm – from hiring staff, placing orders at suppliers to balancing the budget.
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Eskom pays out R5.4 billion in bonuses despite reliance on state bailout
State power utility Eskom has paid R5.4 billion in performance incentives to its employees during the 2025 financial year.
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SA wine industry welcomes China zero-tariff access
South African wine producers are set to benefit from the removal of all import tariffs on exports to China.
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Mercedes-Benz profits dip as China competition bites, Middle East conflict threatens supply chains
Mercedes-Benz reported a 17% drop in quarterly profit, hit by fierce Chinese competition and growing fears over Middle East supply disruptions.
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