The first modern humans are believed to have lived in South Africa more than 100,000 years ago. They were collectively known as the Khoisan, the Khoekhoe, and the San.

The petroleum industry in South Africa comprises the exploration, importation, refining, storage, distribution, and retailing of petroleum products in South Africa. The country has historically relied heavily on imported crude oil, while domestic production has been supplemented by synthetic fuel produced from coal…

South Africa has an extensive logistics industry that supports the country's global trade competitiveness and economic integration. In 2024, the sector generated over half a trillion rand in annual economic output.

e-toll (in South Africa) consisted of the electronic toll collection (ETC) processes employed by South Africa's roads agency SANRAL on selected toll roads or toll lanes in the Gauteng province, subject to the Sanral Act of 1998. SANRAL derives its income both from toll income and the national fiscus, while initial…

Retailing in South Africa is a large, diverse market sector, comprising myriad businesses, ranging in size from independent traders to multinational corporations. In 2024, the retail sector grew for the fourth consecutive year, to reach a value of approximately R1.36 trillion.

Builders Warehouse (commonly referred to as Builders in South Africa), is a South African construction equipment and home improvement retail chain. Founded in 2003, it is owned by South African retail holding company Massmart.

New energy vehicles have gradually become more popular in South Africa, with sales increasing significantly in recent years. The country has a thriving automotive industry, and its public charging infrastructure continues to expand, including fast chargers and those dedicated to electric trucks.

Henley Business School, Africa (formerly Henley Management College, South Africa), in the Paulshof suburb of Johannesburg, is a branch of the British-based Henley Business School, part of the University of Reading and one of the oldest business schools in Europe with operations in 17 countries across the globe. The…

The Spar Group Ltd, stylized as SPAR, is a major South African supermarket chain, and the country's largest by total number of stores. Headquartered in uMhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, and traded on the JSE Limited, it holds licenses to operate stores in various countries under the Dutch SPAR International brand.

General elections were held in South Africa on 29 May 2024 to elect a new National Assembly as well as the provincial legislature in each of the nine provinces. This was the seventh general election held under the conditions of universal adult suffrage since the end of the apartheid era in 1994.