Motus Retail, a leading subsidiary of Motus Holdings Limited, has officially opened its first dedicated Mahindra dealership in the Western Cape, located in Tygervalley. The dealership opened its doors on Monday , 2nd March 2026, marking a significant milestone in Motus Retail’s strategy to expand its presence in high-growth automotive segments. The launch comes at a pivotal moment in the global automotive landscape, where consumer preferences are shifting rapidly. Value-driven mobility is redefining what customers expect from modern vehicles. While much of the current narrative has centered on the rise of Chinese automotive brands, Mahindra’s steady ascent presents a compelling…
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We often talk about financial independence as a defining milestone for women. And, yes, it is an important one, but somewhere along the way, it became the point at which many women stop asking for more. And that is where the problem begins. When financial independence is treated as the outcome, it quietly lowers the bar for what women expect from themselves by reframing success as stability rather than expansion. And it reveals something deeper about how women have been conditioned to think about what is possible. If we look closely, there is still a difference in how success is…
Growthpoint Properties has commenced the next phase of redevelopment at 7 Chain Avenue in Montague Gardens, building on the strong performance of the site’s recently completed Phase 1 and reinforcing its long-term commitment to one of Cape Town’s most sought-after industrial nodes. Phase 2 follows the successful delivery of Phase 1 at the brownfields site, which was completed in the first quarter of 2024. That initial phase saw the partial redevelopment of underutilised, outdated specification buildings into 6,843m² of modern, subdivisible A-grade warehousing and logistics space. Although undertaken on a speculative basis, both units were fully let ahead of completion…
Marking 27 years of successful collaboration, Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) continues to advance access to quality education in rural schools through its long-standing partnership with the READ Educational Trust, through the Rally to Read programme. In 2025, this commitment was reaffirmed through a R4 million investment supporting 16 schools participating in the Rally to Read programme. Rally to Read focuses on improving literacy outcomes in under-resourced communities. It achieves this by equipping teachers with training and classroom support, while also providing mentoring for parents and guardians to reinforce learners’ home-based reading, language, and comprehension development. With the support of structured…
With the rising cost of living, driven in part by increased fuel, water and electricity costs, more people will, at some stage, need to borrow money. Whether it’s to cover an unexpected expense, improve living conditions, or achieve a personal goal, loans can provide a financial lifeline. Research by specialist loan provider Direct Axis shows that 28% of South Africans apply for personal loans to cover emergency expenses, 20% to fund home renovations, and 11% for education. “Whatever the reason, understanding your rights and responsibilities before applying for a loan is crucial,” says Gavyn Letley, DirectAxis’ Product Head. “The research…
PSG Financial Services Limited (JSE:KST) today announced its annual results for the year ended 28 February 2026, reporting 33.5% growth in recurring headline earnings per share and an impressive return on equity of 31.7%. PSG Financial Services CEO Francois Gouws says that while operating conditions remained challenging, favourable securities markets aided the group’s results. Positive markets resulted in better asset performance, improved investment income and a rise in performance fees, which constituted 9.2% (2025: 3.7%) of headline earnings. “Against a demanding backdrop, the group delivered solid growth, reaffirming that our advice-led model and diversified businesses provide consistent increase in earnings…
As the production shift ended on 31 March 2026 at the Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) manufacturing plant, a defining milestone in the company’s history was achieved. During this financial year, IMSAf recorded a significant 21% year-on-year increase in production volumes for both the ISUZU D-MAX bakkie and ISUZU Trucks, with over 27,400 ISUZU D-MAX bakkies and more than 3,800 ISUZU Trucks produced at the plant to meet the growing needs of customers across the African continent. This isn’t a story of a sudden surge; it is the culmination of a consistent journey of building trust. While hitting record production…
Geopolitics, commodities and supply chains are rewriting trade credit risk in South Africa. We are moving into a phase of the global economy where disruption is no longer episodic. It is becoming continuous, layered and increasingly difficult to separate from the normal functioning of markets. For South African businesses in particular, this matters because the country sits at the intersection of imported inflation, constrained growth and a heavy reliance on trade credit as a lubricant for commerce. What we are witnessing now, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and amplified by volatility in oil and commodity markets,…
For many South Africans, smartphones are now the primary gateway for everyday tasks, from commuting to school or work and sending packages to managing payments or placing online orders for essentials. As this shift accelerates, the SuperApp is a new digital model that is gaining traction. A SuperApp refers to a single mobile platform that brings together multiple everyday services within one ecosystem. This means that, instead of switching between separate apps for transport, deliveries, payments or shopping, users can access a range of services from a single interface. Even if the term “SuperApp” is not widely used locally, South…
AI Diagnostics, a South African medtech company, has raised R85 million in a pre-Series A funding round to accelerate deployment of its AI-powered Ostium digital stethoscope, enabling early tuberculosis (TB) screening without specialist equipment or infrastructure. The round was led by The Steele Foundation for Hope, with participation from the iFSP Group, and Global Innovation Fund, and follow-on from key early angel investors. Previous rounds included industry leaders, Africa Health Ventures and Savant. Funding supports clinical research and validation, continued development of the product and AI model, and the operational infrastructure required to scale a medical device business in South…