The finance minister and Cabinet will have to make some unpopular decisions in an election year to avoid a credit ratings downgrade to junk status.
Increasingly difficult times lie ahead and inflation fears outweigh concerns about economic growth.
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/ 28 January 2016
Industry participants say the closure of dormant funds was lawful, but Rosemary Hunter’s challenge to the Financial Services Board has raised alarm.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan shocked the ANC lekgotla with his proposal to reduce social spending as a government cost-cutting measure.
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/ 21 January 2016
Financial Services Board official Rosemary Hunter has claimed that the process to close dormant funds was flawed, affecting many of SA’s poorest.
Only a fifth of South Africa’s property agents are black, with start-up capital a major barrier to entry.
Behaviour of the rand influenced by political and structural factors, but also by cyclical factors.
Have you ever experienced racial discrimination while out house-hunting? Tell the M&G your experiences in the property market.
Adapting to the world’s second-largest economy’s changing demands is key to boosting resilience
The chairperson of the airline apparently resisted until the 11th hour, but treasury put its foot down.