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The refining and smelting of gold to produce bullion bars at Gold Fields. Its offer to buy the Northern Star gold mining company in Australia has been rebuffed.

Gold Fields sheds 14.56% on JSE after Northern Star rebuff

Gold Fields shares fell sharply on the JSE after Northern Star’s board declined to engage further on the South African miner’s proposed A$27-a-share takeover offer.

Andrew Wooler, CEO of Burstone

Burstone Group launches R5.4bn South African funds management business

JSE-listed Burstone Group has established its first South African funds management platform

Former Bayonne back Reece Hodge hopes to still play in the Rugby World Cup 2027.  |  AFP

Reece Hodge refuses to rule out Wallabies return ahead of Rugby World Cup despite injury woes

Australia utility back Reece Hodge remains open to a Wallabies recall for next year’s home World Cup despite playing just seven club matches in three years.

André Esterhuizen becomes just the fifth centre in history to captain the Springboks as he leads South Africa against Australia in Perth.  |  AFP
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From 1896 to 2026: André Esterhuizen becomes just fifth centre to captain Springboks against Australia

André Esterhuizen joins an elite group of Springbok midfield leaders, becoming only the fifth centre to captain South Africa in Test rugby when he leads the Boks against…

Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit takes the ball up during the Springboks' previous match against the Wallabies in Perth.
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Springboks get vital 2027 World Cup rehearsal against Australia in Perth

The Springboks' upcoming Test against Australia at Perth’s Optus Stadium serves as a strategic dry run ahead of their 2027 Rugby World Cup title defence.

Motus’s revenues for the 2026 financial year grew by a marginal 1% to R113.5 billion, underpinned by increased SA vehicle sales volumes and partially offset by lower sales volumes in the UK retail commercial division and Australia retail.
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Chinese brands drive Motus sales growth

Motus says Chinese vehicle brands helped lift South African sales, while sales of those brands rose sharply in the UK and Australia as the dealership group reported higher profit…

Woolworths South Africa delivered solid turnover and concession sales growth of 5.4% in the 52 weeks to June 30, 2026. Trading momentum moderated to 4.1% in the second half, with particular weakness in the fourth quarter.

Woolworths online sales offsets slower demand

Woolworths Holdings reported 4.2% full-year turnover growth to R82.8 billion, supported by Food and online sales, while weaker consumer demand pressured its second-half…

Sea Harvest experienced a weaker pelagic fishing season, a ban on fish trawling in the Pilbara region in Australia and a stronger rand/dollar exchange rate in the six months to June 30.
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Sea Harvest lifts interim earnings despite weaker catches and stronger rand

Sea Harvest had to institute firmer price increases during the half year period to June 2026 to mitigate against cost pressures and a lower revenue base.

Harmony’s Kusasalethu mine. Bayers Nel, CEO of Harmony Gold said the 2026 year to June was a defining year for the company as it evolved into a diversified gold and copper producer.
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Harmony Gold earnings surge 87% as gold price and copper boost cash flow

Harmony Gold lifted headline earnings per share by 87% in the year to June 2026 as higher gold prices and copper sales from its recently acquired CSA mine drove record free cash…