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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 leaders highlight the importance of adaptability and expertise in navigating a compet…

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 ...

Rooibos gains tariff-free access to burgeoning Chinese market

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South Africa's beloved Rooibos tea secures tariff-free status in China, industry leaders anticipate a wave of opportunities that could transform the local economy ...

Jet fuel volatility is a warning and sugarcane biofuels are the response

Dr. Thomas Funke|Published

South Africa's aviation industry is grappling with a fuel crisis exacerbated by reliance on imported jet fuel. This article explores how sustainable aviation fuel ...

South Africa is watching billions sail past

Dr Nik Eberl|Published

South Africa stands at a crossroads as global shipping traffic around the Cape of Good Hope surges, yet the nation risks becoming a mere spectator in this maritime ...

Tourism sector recovery gives South Africa's GDP a much-needed boost

Ashley Lechman|Published

With the tourism sector recovering swiftly post-pandemic, South Africa's economy finds a rare source of optimism. Explore how this vibrant industry is defying challenges ...

Manufacturing sector rebounds as PMI hits near 4-year high despite cost pressures

Siphelele Dludla|Published

April's Purchasing Managers' Index indicates a cautious recovery in South Africa's private sector, with rising business activity tempered by escalating costs and ...

The foot-and-mouth disease crisis is devastating communal farmer livelihoods

Ashley Lechman|Published

As foot-and-mouth disease wreaks havoc in South Africa's rural heartlands, communal farmers face the harsh reality of disrupted livelihoods and compounded challenges. ...

Fuel price adjustment confirmed: Minister clarifies miscalculation for May

Ashley Lechman|Published

A miscalculation in fuel levy adjustments has prompted necessary clarifications from the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. With significant increases ...

Global insolvencies set to climb as Middle East conflict fuels economic strain

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Allianz Trade's latest report forecasts a significant rise in global business insolvencies over the next two years, driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising ...