South Africa's R350 billion SME funding gap: A call for business readiness

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Despite a rise in investor confidence, South Africa faces a R350 billion funding gap for SMEs, with many businesses unprepared to secure the necessary financing. Industry experts highlight the challenges and opportunities for growth within the sector

South Africa's inflation nudges up to 3.6% in December: What it means for consumers

Yogashen Pillay|Published

December 2025 sees a slight increase in South Africa's Consumer Price Index, rising from 3.5% to 3.6%. Experts weigh in on the implications for consumers and the ...

Sassa and Postbank's service agreement dispute escalates to the Constitutional Court

Banele Ginindza|Published

The ongoing conflict between the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) and Postbank over a crucial service agreement has escalated to the Constitutional Court, ...

South Africans grapple with the emotional weight of JanuWorry

Published

This January, as South Africans navigate the aftermath of festive excess and face daunting financial pressures, the term 'JanuWorry' has taken on a harrowing narrative ...

The greenest investment might be a Rolex

Ashley Lechman|Published

With the luxury fashion market undergoing a renaissance, discover how South Africans are leading the charge towards sustainable consumption and reshaping the norms ...

Ramokgopa discusses ferrochrome smelter challenges at WEF

Banele Ginindza|Published

Minister Kgosientso Ramokgopa engages global and local CEOs at the World Economic Forum to address the challenges facing South Africa's ferrochrome smelters and ...

South Africa’s inflation nudges up to 3.6%, but a downward trend is expected

Ashley Lechman|Published

As inflation nudges higher in South Africa, a promising downward trend looms ahead. Here’s what it means for consumers and the economy in 2026.

Tyre showdown loses steam as AMS withdraws case after industry pushback

Banele Ginindza|Published

AMS, a mining and tyre group, has decided to withdraw its application for interim relief against alleged anti-competitive conduct by Kal Tire and others, following ...

Copper prices rise amid mergers and strong demand forecasts

Tawanda Karombo|Published

Copper prices have rebounded as analysts predict strong demand, spurring merger activity in the mining sector.

Mining production in South Africa declines by 2.7% in November

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Stats SA reveals a concerning 2.7% year-on-year decline in mining production for November 2025, with coal and iron ore as significant contributors to the downturn, ...

Sacci survey shows South Africa's trade conditions worsened in December

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The SACCI trade conditions survey for December reveals a decline in South Africa's trade climate, with 60% of respondents reporting limited trade activities amid ...

Interest rates likely to stay unchanged as South Africa navigates economic uncertainty

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts mostly expect an interest rate to remain unchanged next week. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to meet next week for the first interest rate ...

Municipalities absent from debt capital markets as Transnet's credit auction sees record oversubscription

Banele Ginindza|Published

Transnet's November auction of government-guaranteed paper attracted a record R42 billion in bids, highlighting a significant investor demand in South Africa's debt ...

National Red Meat Producers Organisation welcomes Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination strategy

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The National Red Meat Producers Organisation said that they welcomed any strategy to try and curb and address the devastating outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease

Prime rate under scrutiny as Competition Commission investigation draws mixed responses

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Competition Commission of South Africa is investigating the prime lending rates, sparking mixed reactions from industry leaders and economists. This article ...

South Africa removed from EU's high-risk country list: A step towards economic recovery

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's recent removal from the EU's high-risk third country list, following its delisting from the FATF greylist, marks a pivotal moment for the country's ...

South African Airways and CemAir's landmark codeshare partnership transforms domestic travel

BR Reporter|Published

Discover how the new codeshare partnership between South African Airways and CemAir is set to revolutionise domestic air travel, enhancing connectivity and convenience ...

How 5 emerging trends will reshape the South African property market by 2026

BR Reporter|Published

With the recent interest rate cut, South Africa's property market is poised for a transformation. Discover the five emerging trends that will shape investment opportunities ...

Durban records bumper festive season as visitor numbers and tourism spend surge

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Ethekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba announces record visitor numbers during the festive season, highlighting the city's tourism growth and safety measures

Standard Bank IT operator charged with embezzling R1.9m via overdraft manipulation

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A former Standard Bank IT operator, Vivian Brink, has been granted bail after being accused of embezzling over R1.9 million from the bank.