First-time buyers take advantage of subdued house prices
First-time home buyers are snapping up houses, taking advantage of subdued property prices due to the weak economic climate and high interest rates. Another notable... Read more.
Former Treasury official Ratsoma appointed Brics bank CFO
Economist and former Treasury’s senior manager, Monale Ratsoma, has been appointed vice-president and chief financial officer (CFO) of the New Development Bank... Read more.
Public Protector report slams R5,6m spent on FS MEC’s funeral
The Democratic Alliance in Free State applauds the Public Protector, Kholeka Gcaleka for finding irregularities in MEC Tate Makgoe’s funeral costs. The Free State... Read more.
Experts worried as DA set to get economic development ministries
Experts have expressed deep concerns after it emerged that President Cyril Ramaphosa was likely to appoint the DA officials in ministries that have been key in driving... Read more.
Hope for interest rate cuts as inflation begins to cool off
There is a glimmer of hope that the South African Reserve Bank could start cutting interest rates this year. This comes after the SARB has predicted that the annual... Read more.
Black business advises ANC against DA and MK coalition
The Black Business Council (BBC) has entered the coalition debate, warning that a pact between the ANC and the DA would be disastrous for black people. This is contained... Read more.
Will the privatisation of SOEs end if ANC coalesces with EFF, MK?
As the country prepares for a coalition government, an expert is predicting that the plan to privatise state-owned entities (SOEs) will be terminated. This comes... Read more.
Suspended SETA chief’s case drags on
The case of the chief executive officer of a government sector education and training authority (Seta) who was suspended after damning allegations against him is... Read more.
Late Aggrey Klaaste to receive highest Presidential honours
Former editor-chief of Sowetan-Sunday World Aggrey Klaaste will posthumously be awarded the Order of Ikhamanga in Gold. This was confirmed by the Presidency in a... Read more.
Police arrest three suspects linked to Rand Water official’s murder
Three suspects linked to the murder of Rand Water executive Teboho Joala have been arrested in KwaZulu-Natal. This brings the number of those arrested in connection... Read more.