At a Glance – August 2026 Car Sales Used Cars Sales: 33,346 (-4.1% MoM, -3.1% YoY) Average price: R418,649 (-3.4% MoM, +0.1% YoY) Top seller (overall): Ford Ranger (1,955 units) Top seller (passenger car): Volkswagen Polo Vivo (1,226 units) Trend: Sales softened after July’s rebound, although Suzuki and four of the 10 best-selling models remained …
JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng – September 29, 2026 – South African consumers and business owners upgrading their IT infrastructure face noticeably higher laptop prices compared to previous years. Electronics retailer TechMarkit has released a market breakdown detailing the macroeconomic factors, supply chain dynamics, and taxation mechanics contributing to rising hardware costs. Semiconductor Constraints and Component Costs The …
GERMISTON, Gauteng – September 29, 2026 – South African confectionery distributor Broadway Sweets has published a detailed operational overview to assist independent retailers in evaluating wholesale sweets suppliers in South Africa. The document offers a structured framework for assessing product range suitability, bulk pricing dynamics, and logistics performance within the retail supply chain. Assessing Brand …
FOURWAYS, Gauteng – Metalcross Vehicle Makeover Clinic has released an advisory guide examining the realistic progression and cost implications of leaving a car scratch unrepaired, aiming to provide South African motorists with an evidence-based framework rather than generalised urgency. Distinguishing Cosmetic Damage from Genuine Risk The guide draws a clear distinction between scratches that remain …
School holidays are the perfect excuse to swap homework and routine for fresh air, wildlife and a little adventure, and Lion & Safari Park has plenty on offer for families looking to make a day of it. Located within easy reach of Johannesburg and Pretoria, the park offers a variety of experiences designed to cater …
Boxer Athletics Club standouts Karabo More and Kayla Jacobs are set to line up alongside a strong Elite Women’s Field at the Boxer Super Run Durban on Sunday, 18 October 2026, adding even more excitement to what promises to be a nail-biting 5km showdown. Karabo More (Pretoria) has firsthand experience of what it takes to …
South Africa sold almost as many new-energy vehicles in the first seven months of 2026 as it did in the whole of 2025. Buyers chose 8,078 conventional hybrids, 5,851 plug-in hybrids and 2,360 fully electric vehicles. Together, they represented 88% year-on-year growth, according to Naamsa. Manufacturers have to sell into that variety long before they …
New compact robotics computer opens new possibilities for intelligent machines, robotics and vision AI RS is supporting the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 2 robotics computer, a new entry-level edge AI platform designed to deliver next-generation AI performance in a compact, power-efficient format. The platform is expected to become available in the first half of 2027. …
Platinum sponsorship of the 2026 GirlCode Pan-African Hackathon aligns with RS South Africa’s 2030 ESG commitment to Championing Youth & Communities across Africa JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA: RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a leading MRO products and services provider for industrial customers, has strengthened its commitment to developing Africa’s …
More job seekers are asking ChatGPT and AI-powered CV builders to write their CVs from scratch, or to punch up a CV they’ve already written. It’s fast, it’s free, and it produces something that looks presentable in minutes. But does it actually help? Brendan Hope CV Writing, which provides professional CV writing services across South …
Used cars took an average of 37 days to sell in the first half of 2026, but some popular models moved considerably sooner. AutoTrader’s mid-year figures give dealers more to work with when deciding what to stock. A used car can look like a good buy when it arrives at a dealership and a less …
India Diwali Shopping Expo Brings a Vibrant Celebration to Centurion Lifestyle Centre Centurion: Centurion Lifestyle Centre is bringing the colour, flavours and festivities of Diwali to shoppers with the India Diwali Shopping Expo, taking place for the first time at the centre from 18 September to 4 October 2026. Located in the Basement Parking opposite Klenz …
Taking place at Marks Park Sports Club on Sunday, 15 November 2026, the Boxer Super Run Joburg gives runners the freedom to choose the start wave that best matches their goals, ability and preferred race-day experience. With four dedicated start waves on offer, there’s more than one way to take on the Boxer Super Run. …
UNIQ Clothing by Checkers expands footprint to 50 stores UNIQ Clothing by Checkers has reached a milestone of 50 stores with the opening of its newest location in Sea Point, Cape Town. This marks a significant moment for a brand that is redefining what customers can expect from everyday clothing. In just over three years, …
MEYERTON, GAUTENG – BurnesSEO, a search and AI marketing studio based in Highbury, Meyerton, has added generative engine optimisation to its monthly retainers, extending its search work into the answers returned by AI assistants rather than the links returned by search engines. Generative engine optimisation, commonly shortened to GEO, is the practice of structuring a …
Gurugram, Haryana, September 28, 2026: Property Bouquet, a luxury real estate advisory platform by Amethyst Landbase, today announced the launch of a dedicated buyer’s guide and advisory service for M3M Franck Muller Sector 43 Gurgaon, one of the most talked-about branded residential projects on Golf Course Road. The guide gives homebuyers and investors a single, …
Cape Town property developer Blok has launched TWELVEONB, its 23rd development and fourth address in Green Point. Located on a heritage estate at 12 Braemer Road, the six-storey development introduces 50 new homes to a neighbourhood that continues to attract both permanent residents and property investors. TWELVEONB marks Blok’s return to Green Point after more …
The excitement surrounding the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K shifts into another gear, with Chery South Africa, the Official Vehicle Partner of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, giving one lucky participant the opportunity to drive away in a brand-new Chery vehicle valued at R279 900 on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Marking the …