A new affordable retailer has opened its doors in South Africa, aiming to bring everyday essentials closer to shoppers, according to The South African Biz. The outlet is described as a new type of retailer targeting cost-conscious consumers, and the report indicates that more stores are planned. Specific details about the retailer's name, ownership, locations, and exact expansion timeline were not provided in the available information.

Renault has extensively updated the South American version of its Kwid compact car, according to The Citizen. The report notes it remains to be seen whether the same changes will eventually be applied to the Indian-made Kwid sold in South Africa, leaving local consumers uncertain about potential upgrades to the model available in their market.

Chery has inaugurated its manufacturing plant in Pretoria, marking its transition from an importer to a local manufacturer. This development is expected to lead to significant job creation and investment in South Africa's automotive sector, according to IOL.

Huawei has unveiled its Nova 16s series, expanding the company's international Nova smartphone lineup with two new models. According to htxt.africa, at least one of the devices is expected to launch in South Africa, signalling Huawei's continued push into the region's consumer smartphone market. The announcement marks the latest addition to the Nova range, which targets mid-range buyers. Specific pricing and local availability details for the South African market have not yet been confirmed in the report.

Audi has confirmed the introduction of three additional new models for the South African market in 2026. The official pricing for these models will be disclosed once a launch date is established.

The South African Biz reports that South African motorists will face sharply higher petrol and diesel costs from Wednesday, 2 September 2026, according to the official September 2026 fuel price announcement. The report frames the change as another painful trip to the pumps, indicating increases for both petrol and diesel, but the provided excerpt does not include specific price figures, reasons for the rise, or comparisons with previous months.