Labour Minister seeks Treasury funding to combat workplace violations

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Minister Nkosazana Meth aims to strengthen labour rights and compliance by petitioning the National Treasury for additional funding to increase the number of labour inspectors in South Africa, addressing alarming non-compliance rates.

How the repo rate decision affected home loan applications in October

Given Majola|Published

South Africa’s residential property market recovered swiftly after the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic but was then faced with the unexpected scenario of ten successive ...

Nersa approves 6% decrease in Sasol Gas maximum price for Q3 2025/26

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved a 6% decrease in Sasol Gas's maximum price for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, ...

Port efficiency improves as private operators and reforms unlock investment: Godongwana

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana highlights significant improvements in South Africa's port efficiency, with vessel waiting times down by 75% and reforms in ...

How trail running is driving local economic growth in South Africa

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Explore how trail running, led by figures like Stuart McConnachie, is transforming local economies in South Africa, with the RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town serving as ...

MTBPS 2025: consumers left wanting as mini-budget prioritises stability over relief

Ashley Lechman|Published

While Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s latest Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement painted an optimistic picture for the economy, consumers were left disappointed ...

S&P Global Ratings upgrades South Africa’s credit rating for the first time in nearly 20 years

Nicola Mawson|Published

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded South Africa's credit rating for the first time in nearly 20 years, signalling improved economic prospects and a step towards investment ...

Hospitality’s human touch in an age of AI

Ashley Lechman|Published

As the hospitality industry navigates the complexities of modern technology, the commitment to human interaction stands as a testament to its resilience. Embracing ...

TymeBank warns against “AI-driven scams” ahead of International Fraud Awareness Week 2025

Ashley Lechman|Published

In an era where technology is both a boon and a bane, TymeBank's alert serves as a crucial reminder for all to exercise caution and scrutiny when it comes to their ...

Experts tip 25bps rate cut as Sarb readies for final monetary policy meeting of 2025

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts anticipate a potential 25 basis point interest rate cut in South Africa as the Monetary Policy Committee prepares to meet, following the Finance Minister's ...

PGMs and gold boost SA’s mining growth as JSE hits record high and rand strengthens

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's mining sector experienced a 1.2% year-on-year growth in September 2025, primarily driven by robust output from platinum-group metals and gold, according ...

Lula commends fiscal discipline but urges specific relief for SMEs

Ashley Lechman|Published

Lula praises recent fiscal commitments from the finance minister as a step towards resilience for SMEs but calls for targeted tax relief measures to spur growth ...

New inflation target and debt commitment bolster South Africa's post-grey list credibility

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South Africa basks in the glow of a favourable macroeconomic outlook following its exit from the FATF grey list, the recent Medium-Term Budget seems to promise ...

Finance minister highlights progress on debt, greylisting and investment

Helmo Preuss|Published

In his latest Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana outlines significant achievements in stabilising public debt and enhancing South ...

MTBPS adjustments 'not bold enough', says Cosatu

Banele Ginindza|Updated

Cosatu voices strong concerns over the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), arguing that the proposed adjustments lack the boldness needed to uplift South ...

Government's focus on structural reform offers relief to South Africa's sugar industry

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Farming associations in South Africa express relief over the government's decision not to raise sugar taxes in the latest Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, highlighting ...

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's MTBPS: A boost for investors and economists

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement has garnered positive reactions from property groups, economists, and trade unions, highlighting ...

KPMG economist says MTBPS lays the foundation for sustainable growth

Ashley Lechman|Published

KPMG South Africa’s Lead Economist, Frank Blackmore, said Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement struck the right chords, focusing ...

MTBPS: SA to achieve first debt stabilization since 2008 crisis

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announces that South Africa is on track to stabilize government debt by 2025/26 - the first time since the 2008 financial crisis ...

Cattle at Sparta Beef's Alma farm test positive for Foot and Mouth Disease

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Sparta Beef has confirmed a Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak at their Alma farm in Clocolan, following a fraud probe related to cattle delivery. Immediate vaccinations ...