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South Africa's employment sees a slight rise, but challenges loom

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Stats SA's latest report reveals a modest increase in total employment in South Africa for December 2025, highlighting sector-specific trends and the challenges ahead for the economy.

Government steps in with temporary fuel levy reduction amid rising costs

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africa's government has announced a temporary R3 cut to the fuel levy to alleviate the burden of soaring fuel prices on citizens, amid escalating global oil ...

Food prices ease slightly, but fuel hike threatens relief for struggling households

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The latest Household Affordability index shows a decrease in food prices, but rising fuel costs could threaten this trend, impacting household budgets across South ...

Fuel levy cut: A band-aid solution in a broader crisis?

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South Africans brace for fluctuating fuel prices, the cut in levies offers a glimmer of hope amidst an ongoing economic challenge. Will this temporary relief ...

India's Varun Beverages completes R2.1bn acquisition of SA soft drinks maker, Twizza

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Standard Bank has facilitated the R2.1 billion sale of Twizza to Varun Beverages, marking a significant milestone in South Africa's fast-moving consumer goods sector. ...

South Africa's Finance Minister cuts fuel levy by R3 amid rising oil prices

Ashley Lechman|Published

On the eve of significant fuel price hikes, South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announces a temporary R3 reduction in the fuel levy, aiming to provide ...

KZN targets nearly R1bn Easter tourism boost as visitor numbers surge

Yogashen Pillay|Published

KwaZulu-Natal is set to welcome nearly R1 billion in tourism spend during the Easter period of 2026, with strong domestic and international visitor numbers projected. ...

Understanding the R2.4-billion software write-off in African banking

Andile Masuku|Published

Discover how a staggering R2.4-billion write-off by Absa reflects the challenges and opportunities in cloud architecture and AI adoption across Africa, as revealed ...

Diesel shortages and price hikes threaten South Africa’s citrus export season

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa has raised concerns over diesel shortages and rising fuel prices, warning that these factors could disrupt the ...

Record fuel price hikes loom amid calls for urgent government relief

Ashley Lechman and Siphelele Dludla|Published

As geopolitical tensions soar, South Africa faces alarming fuel price hikes. Learn how these shifts could reshape the economy and impact everyday consumers in the ...

Middle East tensions push up fuel and fertiliser costs, piling pressure on SA farmers

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa’s grain producers are grappling with increased costs due to rising oil prices driven by conflict in the Middle East, prompting industry bodies to warn ...

Red meat producers warn legal dispute will delay critical foot-and-mouth vaccination rollout

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Red Meat Producers Organisation (RPO) has raised concerns that legal action by veterinary bodies could delay the rollout of vaccinations against Foot and Mouth ...

The Lehohla Ledger: a forensic approach to South Africa's audit failures

Pali Lehohla|Published

The Auditor-General's latest report reveals a staggering R42 billion mismanaged in South Africa, highlighting a pervasive culture of impunity. This article delves ...

How the Hormuz crisis is forcing energy realignment in the global South

Nomvula Zeldah Mabuza|Published

The Hormuz crisis reveals how systemic risk infiltrates economies, not as a spectacle but through rising costs. This article explores the implications for the global ...

South Africa faces fuel price crisis: Urgent government intervention needed

Solly Phetoe|Published

On 1 April, South Africa will confront unprecedented fuel price hikes, with petrol rising over R5 per litre. This crisis, driven by international conflicts, threatens ...

Policy uncertainty surges as Middle East crisis jolts South Africa’s economic outlook

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The North West University Business School's Policy Uncertainty Index for Q1 2026 indicates a rise in economic uncertainty, primarily driven by the ongoing Middle ...

South Africans brace for economic strain as debt costs rise

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South Africa grapples with rising costs and a strained economy, citizens face the pressing need for immediate solutions before they are overwhelmed by debt. Amidst ...

An interest rate cut this year will hinge on Middle East tensions and oil prices

Ashley Lechman|Published

With the South African Reserve Bank maintaining interest rates amid rising global inflation, what challenges lie ahead for consumers? Explore the implications for ...

Fresh legal clash looms over FMD vaccination as industry, veterinarians square off

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Red Meat Industry Services warns of potential delays in Foot and Mouth disease vaccination due to an impending court case with private veterinary organisations, ...

South Africa ships first table grapes to Philippines, opening new export market

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen announces the first shipment of South African table grapes to the Philippines, highlighting a significant milestone in agricultural ...