Ramaphosa draws a line in the sand as illicit trade tightens its grip on SA There’s a quiet war playing out in South Africa’s economy, one...
SONA 2026: Seven moments that could shape South Africa’s next chapter When Cyril Ramaphosa rose to deliver the State of the Nation Address on Thursday night,...
South Africa is heading into the 2026 State of the Nation Address with a rare thing on the table: a bit of breathing room. After years...
South Africa has been given breathing room, but not a free pass. Washington’s decision to extend the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) until the end...
The quiet problem building inside the tax system There is a growing unease among economists and Treasury watchers, and it is not about a single new...
A long-debated policy enters a new phase For many South Africans, BEE is one of those policies that sparks instant opinion. Some see it as essential...
When good intentions opened the door to criminals During the Covid-19 pandemic, South Africa made a drastic call. Cigarettes and alcohol were banned from legal sale,...
FNB CEO shares cautious optimism for South Africa’s economy There is a familiar heaviness that settles in when the South African Reserve Bank announces interest rates....
A rare moment of confidence on the JSE For a market that has weathered years of power cuts, political uncertainty, and sluggish growth, this week delivered...
A rare moment of calm for taxpayers After years of rising costs, bracket creep, and quiet tax increases that slowly ate into pay packets, South African...