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Finance News Update | 16 Sep 2026

Writer: Phophi K
Phophi K
Sep 16
2 min read

General Headlines


Gauteng Shuts Down More Than 60 Illegal Schools

More than 60 illegally operating schools have been shut down in Gauteng since the beginning of the year as the provincial education department intensifies efforts to protect learners from unregistered institutions. The crackdown forms part of broader efforts to ensure that schools comply with legal and educational requirements. DailyInvestor


SCA Ruling Delivers a Win for Taxpayers Against SARS

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has ruled in favour of taxpayers in a case involving the deductibility of financing related charges. These are fees charged by lenders for making funding available to borrowers. The judgment provides clarity on the tax treatment of such costs and represents a significant development for taxpayers seeking fair deductions. BusinessTech


Uber Faces Regulatory Compliance Questions in South Africa

Uber, South Africa’s largest e-hailing platform, has reportedly been operating without a legally required registration certificate for almost six months. The e-hailing industry remained in a legal grey area for more than a decade before the National Land Transport Amendment Act (NLTA) came into effect on 12 September 2025, introducing new regulatory requirements for operators in the sector. Mybroadband


Markets & Investments


Rand Under Pressure as Energy Prices Rise and Gold Falls

The rand weakened against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by a stronger dollar, rising energy prices and weaker precious-metal prices. Gold, one of South Africa’s key export commodities, declined by 0.2% to $4,287.69 per ounce after reaching its lowest level since 7 August. On Wednesday, 16 September 2026, the rand was trading at R16.23 to the dollar, R21.89 to the pound and R18.74 to the euro. Gold was trading at $4,321.65 per ounce, while oil prices stood at approximately $107.90 a barrel. Business Tech


Property & Real Assets


Cape Town’s New By-Law Amendments Raise Concerns Over Added Red Tape

The Western Cape Property Development Forum (WCPDF) has raised concerns about recent by-law amendments introduced by the City of Cape Town requiring public notice of certain approved building plan risks. The forum argues that the changes could add further administrative requirements to an already complex property development and approval process. Property Wheel

 
 
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