Thursday, 22 October 2026

The Public Protector has opened an investigation into the Tshwane water crisis after complaints that untreated water reached residents between 24 September and 14 October, with 408 people falling ill.

Clicks grew group turnover 5.4% to pass R50 billion for the first time, with diluted HEPS and the dividend both up 4.4%, though its share price fell about 3% on the day.

Clicks paid R997 million in cashback to Club Card customers over the year, a reward CEO Bettina Engelbrecht says keeps shoppers returning to stores the following month.

Experian's consumer default index improved about 10% year on year, and women's default rate of 2.91% sits well below the market's 3.93%.