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South African GDP grows by 0.8% in second quarter

South Africa’s economy has shown signs of recovery as the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.8% in the second quarter. This comes after...

Bill allowing cannabis private use to be high on agenda in...

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) says the bill, which will allow the private use and commercial cultivation of cannabis, will be...

Maths crisis deepens joblessness and poor performance 

South Africa risks falling further behind in the race for innovation in special economic growth areas such as technology, including the much-vaunted Fourth Industrial...

Seeking to diversify into Africa, ensure alignment with new investment partner

As Trump tariffs around the world begin to bite, many have suggested that local businesses must seek to diversify. For many businesses, securing investment from...

BBC wants Canal+ and MultiChoice merger to empower black people

Following the milestone merger transaction between Africa’s largest pay-TV operator, MultiChoice Group (MCG), and the French media and telecommunications conglomerate, Canal+, the Black Business...

SA’s cold war over abalone fishing rights continues to simmer

While the world frets over US President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs and their sting on global trade, a quieter economic war is playing out...

Denel could be forced to pony up R22m for age discrimination...

A man has brought a landmark case that has the potential to end age discrimination in the employment market. Elias Sello Ntsihlele brought the case...

Chinese car sales surge in South Africa as buyers seek more...

South Africans are increasingly turning to Chinese-made cars, with sales of used Chinese vehicles jumping by 89% in the first half of 2025, according...

Limpopo water traders back plan to regulate industry amid mushrooming suppliers

Plans to regulate water suppliers throughout the province are being developed, according to Phophi Ramathuba, the premier of Limpopo. Speaking during a media session held...

Make your will an integral part of your life 

US founding father Benjamin Franklin is said to have coined the phrase that “nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”.  But...

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