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The rand, tax, salaries and SA business news, from BusinessTech and Moneyweb.

Updated 14 Nov 2026, 12:45 SAST. Refreshed every 15 minutes.

  1. Ray-Ban feud threatens to derail clan’s next investment ambition

    Any major project built around Generali would test whether Milleri can maintain support from the bickering clan.

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  2. Close call for interest rates in South Africa

    The MPC will meet next week to decide South Africa's interest rates, with economists believing the odds of a rate hike are too close to call.

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  3. Good news for taxpayers in South Africa

    SARS has issued an interpretation note clarifying the requirements for reduced assessment applications if a taxpayer makes a mistake in their tax submissions.

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  4. Alarm bells ring over car recalls, and the ANC announces coalition picks in South Africa

    Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 14 November 2026.

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  5. Beware of new hijacking trend in South Africa

    New data show that the times of day when most hijackings occur have shifted.

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  6. Cape Town café helps former prisoners brew a new life

    Gangstar Café offers former prisoners a fresh start through training, employment and support as they rebuild their lives.

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  7. The Eastern Cape municipality where projects quietly die

    A once-thriving municipal blockyard has been abandoned, while a promised chicken abattoir remains unfinished a decade later.

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  8. The Fed’s other big debate: When should John Williams’ term end?

    Uncertainty over Fed rules could bring forward the departure of New York Fed president John Williams, giving incoming chair Kevin Warsh an earlier say in choosing his…

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  9. Nvidia scandal underscores growing espionage risks for AI firms

    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's ties to Trump and access to corporate intelligence may have made him a target for Chinese espionage.

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  10. COP31: What SA must do to deliver on its climate promises

    South Africa has introduced climate targets and legislation, but its continued reliance on coal raises questions about whether it can meet its emissions commitments.

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  11. Samsung takes African smartphone market lead as sales surge 34.8%

    The manufacturer is forecast to command more than a third of smartphone sales volume this year as alternative payment structures reshape consumer purchasing patterns.

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  12. ANC announces who it will engage for coalitions in South Africa

    The ANC says its National Executive Committee has mandated its negotiation teams to engage with all parties in South Africa for coalition talks.

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  13. RSG Geldsake met Moneyweb – Vrydag 13 November 2026

    Tinus de Jager – Moneyweb

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  14. Kenners antwoord luisteraarsvrae

    Omri Thomas – Abax Investments & Elke Brink, PSG

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  15. Mediese fondse verhoog tariewe skerp vir 2027: Wat lede nou moet doen.

    Martin Janse van Rensburg, Hoof van verkope: CureMed

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  16. European billionaire who uprooted five 200-year-old South African trees for his own private park

    Five approximately 200-year-old South African baobab trees uprooted for a private botanical park belonging to a Georgian billionaire are at the centre of a legal dispute.

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  17. Coalition ‘worst-case’ scenario for South Africa is in sight

    The ANC is reportedly moving to ice the DA out of coalitions wherever possible in South Africa, which could spell bad news for business and investors.

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  18. Level 5 severe weather warning issued for South Africa

    SAWS has issued severe weather warnings for large parts of South Africa this weekend.

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  19. How Codehesion modernises South African business software using AI

    Your modernisation project doesn’t have to be expensive, time-consuming, and overwhelming.

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  20. South African turnaround expert says no to SPAR

    South African turnaround expert Phil Roux has declined a director role with SPAR, as the struggling retailer looks to update its board.

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  21. New coalition and finance laws for South Africa are coming

    New legislation designed to overhaul how financial institutions are regulated and how coalitions are managed are coming.

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  22. Standard Bank’s Money Reels wins big at the Qorus-Infosys Finacle Banking Innovation Awards 2026

    Standard Bank has claimed global victory at the Qorus-Infosys Finacle Banking Innovation Awards 2026 as the Gold Award Winner for the Customer Experience Innovation…

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  23. Biggest petrol price cut this year on the cards for December

    Data from the CEF for the end of the second week in November shows that fortunes are turning for fuel prices in South Africa.

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  24. The best way to reach South African business decision-makers online

    South Africa’s top companies choose BusinessTech to ensure their marketing reaches the right audience.

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