South Africans are now officially working for themselves—at least in theory. On Friday, 16 May 2025, the country reached Tax Freedom Day, a symbolic milestone that...
South Africans can breathe a sigh of relief—at least for now—as the government is set to table a new national budget next week without a controversial...
Stocks on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) defied a bleak local unemployment picture to soar past the 93,000-point mark on Wednesday, buoyed by renewed optimism following...
South Africa’s avocado industry is celebrating a major win after successfully delivering its first shipment of avocados to China—a breakthrough that may signal broader opportunities for...
South Africa’s economy showed signs of strain in April 2025, with the latest BankservAfrica Economic Transaction Index (BETI) revealing a dip to its lowest level this...
South Africa faces potential nationwide disruption as thousands of workers at Transnet, the state-owned rail and port company, prepare to strike if wage talks fail this...
Tax boycotts in South Africa are no longer a distant threat—they are already happening, according to Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt. Speaking on the Praag...
South African farmers are showing renewed optimism as sales of agricultural machinery surge, indicating growing confidence in the sector despite earlier economic challenges. According to the...
South Africa’s largest trade union federation, Cosatu, has come out strongly in support of the Employment Equity Act, calling it an essential tool in addressing centuries...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled Phase 2 of Operation Vulindlela, a sweeping reform plan aimed at tackling South Africa’s deep-rooted economic and municipal governance challenges. The...