Co-pierre Georg
Associate Professor in Finance, University of Cape Town. Director, UCT Financial Innovation Lab
South Africa needs a Green New Deal
Opposition parties are locked in the past
but don’t learn from it and have failed to develop policies for a current and future new world
Bitcoin: a pocketful of cryptonite
Invest in the risky cryptocurrency only if you are prepared to lose everything
Replacing Pravin Gordhan, or his deputy, would carry a heavy cost
The decision to give Brian Molefe, a seat in the country's parliament comes with the potential to cause great economic pain for South Africa.
Why patronage and state capture spell trouble for South Africa
South Africa has caught the world’s attention with an epic battle between two powerful factions within the governing ANC.
Press Releases
Special Reports
Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES
An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
Special Reports
Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
Special Reports
Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
Special Reports
Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
Special Reports
Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
Special Reports
Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
Special Reports
Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
Special Reports
Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
