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Cosatu sees hope for the South African Post Office
Solly Phetoe|Published

Cosatu sees hope for the South African Post Office

The counter-critique: data, dialectics, and the fallacy of polite silence

Dr Pali Lehohla|Published

In a spirited exchange, Dr. Pali Lehohla counters Cde Stan's critique, exploring the complexities of data and dialectics in the context of South Africa's socio-political ...

How to support your children financially without hindering their independence

Lana Johnson|Published

Explore how parents can provide financial support to their children while ensuring they develop the independence and skills necessary for adulthood.

Understanding the quiet currency wars: How major economies manipulate exchange rates

Bianca Botes|Published

Explore the resurgence of currency wars in 2026, where major economies are quietly manipulating exchange rates, impacting global markets and economies. Discover ...

Food inflation falls to 17-month low, but civil society warns households still under pressure

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Despite a rise in consumer inflation, South Africa experiences a notable decline in food inflation, with experts discussing the implications for households and the ...

Unexpected opportunity to industry leader: Dineo Glomane builds engineering company from the ground up

Ashley Lechman|Published

Dineo Glomane transformed an unexpected career path into a thriving automotive business that now services everything from passenger vehicles to heavy equipment while ...

PIC refers R300 million Lanseria Airport investment matter to SIU following PwC probe

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The Public Investment Corporation has referred the controversial Lanseria International Airport transaction to the Special Investigating Unit following new findings ...

Grain SA rejects ITAC decision to keep wheat tariff reference price unchanged

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Grain SA strongly opposes ITAC's recommendation to keep the Dollar-Based Reference Price for wheat unchanged, arguing that it undermines local farmers and the sustainability ...

Businesses brace for prolonged Middle East disruption despite US-Iran peace push

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Despite a tentative peace agreement between the US and Iran, businesses worldwide remain apprehensive about the ongoing economic fallout from the Middle East conflict, ...

Limpopo women farmers grow thriving businesses and create jobs through agriculture

Ashley Lechman|Published

Petunia Molea and Vhengani Ndou have transformed their passion for farming into growing enterprises that create jobs, support local communities and contribute to ...

Manngwe Mining accuses ArcelorMittal of abusing power in iron ore dispute

Edward West|Published

Manngwe Mining has accused ArcelorMittal South Africa of abusing its dominant position in the iron ore market, claiming the company's actions have jeopardised its ...

Point of view: South African youth aim to break generational debt cycle, 1Life survey finds

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

A 1Life Insurance survey reveals that South African youth are increasingly focused on breaking cycles of generational debt, despite rising financial pressure and ...

Lower oil prices may ease inflation pressure, but households should not expect immediate relief

Ashley Lechman|Published

Falling global oil prices and a stronger rand are improving the inflation outlook, although debt experts warn consumers may wait months before seeing meaningful ...

South African youth raise concerns over life insurance complexity and cost

Sean Hanlon|Published

A BrightRock study shows young South Africans view life insurance as complex, costly and hard to trust, despite recognising its importance. Key concerns include ...

Pension plain: can a girlfriend receive retirement fund death benefits instead of a spouse?

Brett Ladouce|Published

A recent ruling involving the BECSA Provident Fund highlights a crucial principle in South African retirement fund law: marriage alone does not guarantee a share ...

When a divorce isn't a divorce

Nicola Mawson|Published

Millions of South Africans are living together without legal protection. When it ends, there is no divorce court to turn to.

Datatec plans a R7.1 billion special dividend following a refinancing to position it for growth

Edward West|Published

Datatec's share price surged by 5.87% after announcing a special dividend of up to R7.1 billion, following a significant refinancing deal with General Atlantic. ...

Study reveals South Africans sacrificing essentials, borrowing money to fund online gambling

Yogashen Pillay|Published

A recent study by Yazi highlights the troubling reality of online gambling in South Africa, revealing that many gamblers sacrifice essentials and resort to informal ...

SA hedge fund industry grows to R216bn as retail investors drive record gains

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

The latest annual hedge fund statistics released by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (Asisa) show that industry assets increased by 17% from ...

What the Tongaat Hulett rescue can teach South African business

Henico Schalekamp|Published

The Tongaat Hulett rescue highlights the importance of recognising enterprise value beyond financial statements. This article explores the broader economic implications ...