The Deal That Sparked an Uproar Electricity prices in South Africa are set to climb yet again, following a controversial agreement between Eskom and the National...
A Tale of Two Markets South Africa’s auto industry is riding a strange wave right now: roaring ahead at home while hitting potholes abroad. New figures...
A short-lived recovery fades The flicker of hope South Africa’s manufacturing sector showed in July has quickly dimmed. According to the latest Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index...
A devastating blow for Newcastle For decades, the Newcastle steelworks was more than just a plantit was the beating heart of the town’s economy. Last week,...
South Africa’s largest online retailer moves beyond shopping carts to boardrooms For over a decade, Takealot has been the go-to destination for South Africans ordering everything...
A once-proud cornerstone of South African industry is winding down, leaving jobs, communities and a legacy on the line For generations, steel from Newcastle and Vereeniging...
Pensions under fire For many South Africans, pension savings are the bedrock of their future. Yet another scandal has rattled public confidence. The Government Pensions Administration...
South Africans love a good rags-to-riches story and few are as heartwarming as that of Nelia “Yaya” Ngulube. By day, she’s a nanny caring for two...
A refinery sold for the price of bread When the Sapref oil refinery in south Durban changed hands for just R1, it was not just a...
A proposal with big consequences The steel industry in South Africa is holding its breath. The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has tabled...
