Tshegofatso Mathe, Author at The Mail & Guardian

Small trade, foreigners in a funding fix

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 2 Apr 2020

Incomes are on the line because only 100% South African-owned businesses qualify for assistance

South Africans stuck in Peru lockdown told to ‘hang in there’

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 31 Mar 2020

Two women who travelled to South America for a friend’s wedding were told by the South African government to wait until Peru’s state of emergency ends. Now they could be coming home

Motsepe and friends donate R1-billion to fight Covid-19

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 28 Mar 2020

The Motsepe family has called on corporations with financial means to exercise “ubuntu” by contributing money to assist the government to combat the spread of Covid-19

Covid-19’s impact on small biz

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 26 Mar 2020

Small businesses are choosing to adapt and upgrade their offering in order to keep their heads above water until Covid-19 is contained

The South African economy: Nobody knows what happens next

Article Thando Maeko & Tshegofatso Mathe - 26 Mar 2020

Rough models show that over R600-billion in GDP could be lost, along with two million jobs. That would mean Covid-19 has a worse impact than the 2008 global recession

New power providers to be authorised

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 26 Mar 2020

The energy department last week took out a draft of determinations proposing more than 13000MW of power to be supplied

Government reprioritising funds to fight Covid-19

Article Thando Maeko & Tshegofatso Mathe - 24 Mar 2020

The economic cluster of ministers has expanded on the measures announced by the president to cushion South Africa as it enters 21 days of lockdown

South Africa’s economic plan for Covid-19

Article Thando Maeko & Tshegofatso Mathe - 23 Mar 2020

Relief for small businesses, tax breaks, employment incentives — Ramaphosa’s drastic measures to fight the effects of Covid-19

Mboweni’s tricky juggling act

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 21 Mar 2020

Covid-19 has put a strain on the limping economy and something must be done to keep it going

Repo rate cut by 100 basis points

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 19 Mar 2020

This takes the rate to 5.25% per annum, from 6.25%

South Africa, you really don’t need to stockpile groceries

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 19 Mar 2020

Experts emphasise that South Africa is a net exporter and there is enough food for us all

South Africa’s travel ban commences

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 18 Mar 2020

The travel restrictions will allow South Africa to turn back passengers arriving from areas affected by Covid-19 that are deemed high risk

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Press Releases

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New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

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The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

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Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

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SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

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20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

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Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

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2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

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SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders