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Constitutional Court ruling reignites scrutiny of SA Reserve Bank over Phala Phala scandal

Ashley Lechman|Published

The recent Constitutional Court ruling on the Phala Phala farm scandal has intensified scrutiny on the South African Reserve Bank's actions. This article explores the implications of the court's decision and the ongoing controversy surrounding Presid…

Tractor sales rebound in April as farmers weigh rising costs and weaker commodity prices

Yogashen Pillay|Published

April 2026 marked a recovery in South African agricultural machinery sales, with tractor sales up 4% year-on-year. However, industry experts caution that rising ...

MPC preview: SA Reserve Bank faces tough choices amid inflation uncertainty

Ashley Lechman|Published

With the MPC meeting approaching, analysts and economists turn their gaze toward inflation data and geopolitical tensions that could reshape SA's economic landscape. ...

Grandma's wisdom illustrates the need for trust beyond words in digital security

Ashley Lechman|Published

: Explore how age-old wisdom about trusting actions over words transforms contemporary cybersecurity in light of rising AI-driven threats. Learn why behavioural ...

Lesson from the UCT researchers who trained AI on South African languages

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Discover how the University of Cape Town's groundbreaking AI model is set to revolutionise language inclusion for South Africa’s eleven official languages, challenging ...

Same board, different games: whose side is the term sheet on?

Andile Masuku|Published

A conversation with Nikolai Barnwell, CEO of PawaPay, sheds light on the often misunderstood world of venture capital in Africa. Discover why the author, a self-proclaimed ...

Waste tyre pollution: A growing environmental crisis in South Africa

Yogashen Pillay|Published

REDISA warns that South Africa's waste tyre pollution poses a serious environmental threat, highlighting the urgent need for a functional waste tyre management plan ...

FMD group warns vaccinated cattle infected in KZN as pressure mounts for rapid national rollout

Yogashen Pillay|Published

FMD Response SA warns of waning immunity in vaccinated cattle in KwaZulu-Natal, urging a swift national vaccination strategy to combat the spread of Foot and Mouth ...

South Africa's 2026 grape harvest: A resilient recovery in the wine industry

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's wine industry reports a positive recovery in the 2026 grape harvest, overcoming climatic challenges to produce wines of exceptional quality. Industry ...

SA Police Ministers double salary: Taxpayer burden amid special leave

Ashley Lechman|Published

Despite a 3.8% salary increase for Cabinet Ministers effective from April 2026, South African taxpayers are burdened with the dual salaries of Police Minister Senzo ...

Fuel price surge: How loyalty rewards can help South Africans cope

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South Africa faces soaring fuel prices, many households are searching for ways to cope. Discover how Standard Bank’s UCount Rewards programme could help ease ...

UCT-led study unlocks secrets of the world's largest diamonds

Ashley Lechman|Published

Unearthing the secrets of the Earth’s depths, researchers reveal the hidden origins of the world’s most extraordinary diamonds, creating potential pathways to discover ...

Cosatu: Supreme Court ruling highlights the need for reform in South Africa's Compensation Fund

Solly Phetoe|Published

The recent Supreme Court ruling on the Van der Vyver Transport case has exposed the ongoing chaos and maladministration faced by workers at the Compensation Fund, ...

The siphoning of South Africa's wealth: A forensic analysis of racial disparities

Dr Pali Lehohla|Published

Explore how the Lehohla Ledger reveals the systemic siphoning of R14.3 trillion from South Africa's economy, highlighting the racial disparities in economic harm ...

Fuel efficiency becomes pivotal as South Africans reassess car ownership costs

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In the face of rising fuel prices, South African motorists can now enhance their car-buying strategy with new tools that reveal just how much fuel efficiency can ...

Gauteng Liquor Board probe exposes ‘regulation by stealth’ as MEC Ramokgopa vows crackdown

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Gauteng MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa responds to a damning inquiry report on the Gauteng Liquor Board, outlining plans for reform to restore integrity and public trust. ...

The inflation illusion: South Africans feel the financial pinch beyond the numbers

Jed da Silva|Published

South Africans feel the cost-of-living crisis acutely, yet official inflation reports tell a different story. Why are our data systems lagging behind the reality ...

The economic fallout of increased fuel prices in South Africa

Ashley Lechman|Published

Recent fuel price hikes have left South Africans grappling with financial strain, as the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced significant increases ...

China and India created millions of jobs by being laser focused, SA can do the same

Tshego Bokaba|Published

Two remarkable economic turnarounds show what’s possible when a country backs the right sectors, builds the right skills and gets government and business working ...

The devil wears Prada: the enduring value of its iconic wardrobe

Ashley Lechman|Published

Unlocking the hidden value in the iconic wardrobe of The Devil Wears Prada might just be your ticket into the elite world of luxury fashion. With current prices ...