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Daily Market Wrap: rand, markets and business news for 22 October 2026
The latest South African market readings, business developments and an accessible investment lesson from SA Business Lens.
Suliman Carrim faces attempted vehicle theft charges in Musina
North West businessman Suliman Carrim faces charges linked to the alleged attempted theft and cross-border movement of two financed vehicles.
South Africa is approving more building plans but completing fewer projects
South Africa approved more building plans in early 2026, yet completed projects fell sharply. SBL explains the construction pipeline gap and why it matters.
Why South Africa’s 4.5% inflation rate may not match your household budget
South Africa’s 4.5% inflation rate is a national average. Transport, housing, insurance and borrowing costs explain why many household budgets feel under greater pressure.
Daily Market Wrap: rand, markets and business news for 21 October 2026
The latest South African market readings, business developments and an accessible investment lesson from SA Business Lens.
175 new vehicles to boost Western Cape crime-fighting drive
The South African Police Service plans to deploy approximately 175 new vehicles across the Western Cape’s six policing districts as part of its Safer…
Five police officers arrested at Polokwane airport
Five police officers stationed at Polokwane International Airport have been arrested following a five-month investigation into alleged corruption and defeating the ends of justice.
Daily Market Wrap: rand, markets and business news for 19 October 2026
The latest South African market readings, business developments and an accessible investment lesson from SA Business Lens.
PRASA restores Gauteng passenger rail services
Gauteng’s passenger rail recovery is bringing more trains and commuters back to the Mabopane corridor, but protecting rebuilt infrastructure remains central to keeping services…
PRASA Adds 17 New City-to-City Buses, With More Planned
PRASA has launched 17 new City-to-City buses, marking the long-distance operation’s first new coach acquisition since 2010, according to Transport Minister Barbara Creecy. The…
SA agricultural exports grow 10% in Q2 2026, says Agbiz
SA agricultural exports rose 10% to US$4.1 billion in Q2 2026, according to Agbiz. Explore the leading markets, US trade recovery and the challenges…
GDP reset could change South Africa’s debt ratio without changing its debt
South Africa is preparing to update its GDP estimates. A past revision shows why a changed debt ratio must be separated from changes in…
Clicks passes R50bn, but retail volume growth remains modest
Clicks passed R50bn in annual turnover, but retail volume growth was only 0.3%. Its results show how expansion is supporting growth in a constrained…
Foreign national killed during Durban march as police investigate
Police are investigating after a foreign national was beaten to death by a crowd during a march in central Durban.
Ramaphosa’s new plan aims to fix South Africa’s municipalities
South Africa’s revised local government policy targets municipal governance, financial and service-delivery failures, with implementation still to follow.
Treasury raises tax revenue forecast by R17.1 billion
Treasury has raised South Africa’s 2026/27 gross tax revenue forecast by R17.1 billion after stronger corporate tax, dividends tax and VAT collections.
Bolt launches electric-vehicle rides in Johannesburg
Bolt has launched electric-vehicle rides in selected Johannesburg areas using a Samtea-managed fleet of BYD vehicles.
Government allocates R810m for SAPS vehicles in crime fight
Government has announced R810 million to recapitalise the South African Police Service vehicle fleet next year, alongside R2.2 billion over the medium term to…