Tshegofatso Mathe

Tshegofatso Mathe is a financial trainee journalist at the Mail & Guardian.

Q&A Sessions: A focused recovery plan will guide us — Trudi Makhaya

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 19 Sep 2020

Trudi Makhaya, the president’s economic adviser, talks to Tshegofatso Mathe about her upbringing, favourite books, Covid-19 and solutions to get our country out of its economic stagnation, family, reading, books, literature

Debt rises as virus eats paycheques

Business Tshegofatso Mathe & Thando Maeko - 17 Sep 2020

Heavily indebted, South Africans turn to loan sharks rather than banks for short-term relief, while business resists borrowing from banks due to economic uncertainty

The repo rate remains unchanged at 3.5%

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 17 Sep 2020

Three members of the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee(MPC) have decided to keep rates unchanged at 3.5%

Bus tour operators plead for help

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 12 Sep 2020

The tourism transport sector was hammered during Covid-19 levels four and five and is asking the government for financial assistance

George Bizos dies at 92

National Tshegofatso Mathe - 10 Sep 2020

Renowned human rights lawyer George Bizos, who defended Nelson Mandela and other struggle icons during the treason trial and Rivonia trial, represented families at the TRC, and later represented Marikana miners’ families, has died

B4SA approves Ters extension

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 9 Sep 2020

The department of labour has extended Covid-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme payments until September 15.

South Africa’s economy is in a severe recession

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 8 Sep 2020

StatsSa has dubbed Q2 of 2020 the “pandemic quarter” as a result of hard Covid-19 lockdown that saw most sectors of the economy plummeting

Covid wave brings second quarter slide

Business Tshegofatso Mathe & Thando Maeko - 6 Sep 2020

The gross domestic product numbers are likely to be gloomy, but the economy is not at ground zero

Eskom caught in debt trap

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 4 Sep 2020

Eskom is appealing an interdict by the courts to stop it from interrupting power to municipalities that owe it billions of rands

Calls to cap Eskom tariff increases

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 30 Aug 2020

The national energy regulator has been accused of not following its mandate to protect consumers by allowing above inflation electricity price hikes

What cyberhacking data means for you

Business Thando Maeko & Tshegofatso Mathe - 27 Aug 2020

About 24-million people and almost 800 000 businesses were affected when hackers stole information held by Experian credit bureau. The M&G examines how you can protect yourself

PPE scandal takes the bread out of SMEs’ mouths

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 27 Aug 2020

The Special Investigating Unit is probing contracts worth more than R5-billion, over corruption allegations regarding the procurement of goods and services needed for the government’s Covid-19 response

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Press Releases

Special Reports

Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'