Slow growth and disputed ownership figures expose cracks in transformation
Nedbank chief operating officer Mfundo Nkuhlu has challenged South Africa to move beyond compliance-driven transformation, warning that without economic growth,... Read more.
Tongaat Hulett survival deal preserves 250K jobs
Tongaat Hulett has taken a step towards recovery after reaching an agreement with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Vision Group, easing fears... Read more.
Fuel prices cause surge in inflation to 4.5%
Inflation has sharply increased to 4.5% in May compared to 4% in April. This is the highest rate since July 2024, when it was 4.6%. On Wednesday, StatsSA revealed... Read more.
Parks Tau: R700bn on BEE yet gap in economic impact
The black economic empowerment (BEE) framework has seen more than R700-billion changing hands, but concerns have been raised about its impact on the economy. Speaking... Read more.
Jub Jub free to celebrate Youth Day after court grants him R5K bail
The Johannesburg High Court has released media personality Molemo ‘Jub Jub’ Maarohanye from the holding cells after an urgent application before court. The Uyajola... Read more.
Youth struggle has moved from classroom to unemployment, says Cyril Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the struggle facing young people continues as he reflected on the legacy of the 1976 Soweto uprising. Commemorating the... Read more.
SMEs rethink staff protection as cost pressures mount
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are being forced to rethink how they protect both their businesses and employees as rising costs continue to squeeze margins.... Read more.
Santaco distances itself from June 30 illegal immigration shutdown
The South African National Taxi Association (Santaco) has distanced itself from public transport shutdown in a planned national protest against illegal immigration.... Read more.
Cape Union Mart case puts protest tactics under legal scrutiny
The Western Cape High Court is this week set to hear a case involving outdoor retailer Cape Union Mart. The matter, which will be heard on June 15, 17 and 18, centres... Read more.
Degrees losing edge as graduate job struggles deepen
The increased struggle for young people graduating at tertiary to find employment has raised concern about whether formal qualifications still carry enough weight... Read more.
