Cash at home: why many South Africans still avoid formal savings

Buli Ndlovu|Published

Nearly half of South Africans continue to save cash at home despite wider access to banking services, exposing themselves to theft, fire and lost interest, according ...

Liberty study reveals financial strain on mid-career South Africans

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

A new Liberty and UCT study reveals that South Africans aged 35 to 55 are increasingly anxious about retirement, job security and rising living costs despite being ...

Dis-Chem's strategic investments position it for future growth in South Africa

Edward West|Updated

Dis-Chem's chairman and CEO discuss the company's strategic investments and growth strategies in the face of a challenging operating environment, highlighting the ...

Weather-related catastrophes reshape short-term insurance landscape in 2026

Edward West|Published

PSG Insure CEO Cedric Masondo highlights the alarming rise in weather-related catastrophes and their impact on short-term insurance claims in 2026, urging businesses ...

UIF says Busa's withdrawal from governance structures will not create reforms

Edward West|Published

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) addresses Business Unity South Africa's (Busa) recent withdrawal from governance structures, highlighting the importance of ...

Rising electricity costs bite harder this winter for SA households

Sherry Sibeko|Published

As winter tightens its grip, South African households are feeling the strain of rising electricity costs, with everyday appliances placing increasing pressure on ...

Understanding the hidden costs of gambling for South Africa's youth

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

Explore how South Africa's booming online gambling industry is affecting the financial wellbeing of young people, with experts warning that even small bets can lead ...

How inflated costs can lead to tax fraud: insights from a recent court ruling

Willem J Oberholzer|Published

This article explores a recent South African Tax Court ruling that underscores the importance of substantiating business expenses. It details how inflated costs ...

South Africa's last manganese smelter went dark

Edward West|Published

Transalloys, South Africa's last manganese smelter, has ceased production, jeopardising 600 jobs and 7,000 downstream livelihoods. Chief executive Konstantin Sadovnik ...

Business Unity South Africa calls for urgent reform of the Unemployment Insurance Fund

Edward West|Published

Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has joined trade unions in demanding urgent reforms and a forensic investigation into the Unemployment Insurance Fund, citing ...

SADC faces unprecedented decline in aid: A call for economic transformation

Edward West|Published

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) faces a significant decline in aid, prompting Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to advocate for structural transformation ...

Tiger Brands strengthens local agriculture as Oros sources all oranges from South African growers

Ashley Lechman|Published

Tiger Brands has sourced every orange needed for Oros from South African growers for the second consecutive season, strengthening local agriculture and reducing ...

Meet Penny, the AI assistant from Pick n Pay's asap! that you can speak to

Edward West|Published

Pick n Pay is set to launch Penny, a groundbreaking AI-powered grocery shopping assistant, enabling South African customers to shop conversationally and effortlessly ...

Young South Africans are buying homes alone, new data shows

Gavin Lomberg|Published

Young South Africans under 35 are increasingly purchasing homes as single applicants, according to ooba Home Loans data, signalling a shift towards earlier homeownership ...

FSCA provisionally withdraws Mixirite licence over client risk concerns

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has provisionally withdrawn the financial services provider licence of Mixirite (Pty) Ltd, citing concerns over alleged ...

Executor loses bid to stop former housekeeper receiving R1.9 million retirement fund payout

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

A former housekeeper who worked for her employer for 31 years has secured a R1.9 million retirement fund death benefit after the Pension Funds Adjudicator dismissed ...

Vehicle market defies economic odds with record sales in June

Edward West|Published

As South Africa's new vehicle market defies economic odds, record sales in June signal potential growth and optimism amidst ongoing challenges. Discover how shifting ...

South32 to sell aluminium assets to Alcoa for up to R91.1 billion

Edward West|Published

: South32 announces the sale of its aluminium assets, including the Hillside Smelter, to Alcoa Corporation for up to $5.6bn, aiming to reposition itself as a leading ...

Gold's resilience amid geopolitical tensions

Edward West|Published

Explore the World Gold Council's mid-year outlook on gold prices, examining the factors influencing its performance, including geopolitical tensions and market dynamics. ...