Saturday’s Durban July set to boost local economy by R700m

The findings challenge stereotypes, showing a generation that’s resourceful, pragmatic and shaping its own financial future

The association representing big businesses said it had concerns around the feasibility, governance and financial sustainability of the proposed fund

Investors urged to be wary of online investment platforms and to verify registration of financial service providers

Instead of splurging on luxury brands, young adults are buying homes and cars while carefully balancing their budgets

The Build One South Africa leader said South Africa had neglected its relations with the US with the underlying mantra that to be anti-west is to be progressive

The brother of former president Thabo Mbeki said the power of the ruling middle class must be diluted by the poor, the working class and property owners

The GDP expansion was largely driven by increased activity in the agriculture sector

The licensing of Elon Musk’s Starlink has sparked debate about whether South Africa’s black economic empowerment laws are an impediment to growth or path to an inclusive economy

The announcement comes as the bank foresees lower global interest rates and a weaker outlook for the local economy

Despite the global environment becoming less tense since the March meeting, the central bank will remain cautious, economists say

The 21 May budget is lower than the R232.6 billion proposed in the March budget that was scrapped

The finance minister said the expenditure would be carried out ‘without compromising the fiscal strategy of sustainable public finances’