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Editorial: SA will be bankrupted by looters

Editorial Editorial - 17 Oct 2020

The chickens have finally come home to roost: if we do not end the looting, it will end us

Too broke for Mboweni to budget

Business Sabelo Skiti & Thando Maeko - 15 Oct 2020

The scramble to find cash for an SAA bailout, Covid-19 grants and civil servants’ demands force postponement of mini-budget

This time it’s different: African economies may not survive

Business Eddie Rakabe - 19 Jul 2020

Amid the headwinds created by the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s time the Aloe ferox, which survives in dry, harsh conditions, is nurtured — but the options are limited

IEC ready for elections despite budget and Covid setbacks

Politics Lester Kiewit - 7 Jul 2020

The Electoral Commission of South Africa said next year's local government elections will go ahead despite the pandemic as it has plans in place to keep employees and voters safe

Cartoon: Carlos on Mboweni’s budget

Cartoons Carlos - 26 Jun 2020

As with everything, terms and conditions apply

Didiza intervenes in ‘paralysed’ Ingonyama Trust Board

Politics Paddy Harper - 4 Jun 2020

Labour disputes and withheld funding for noncompliance have rocked the board, which is supposed to administer about three million hectares on behalf of King Goodwill Zwelithini

Cooking the economy — a recipe for Tito Mboweni

Article Lester Kiewit - 31 May 2019

It’s a recipe that should feed 58-million with a bit of pot-luck and an ample pinch of salt

The triumph of Trumponomics

Article Patrick Bond - 22 Feb 2019

The budget serves the interests of the rich and powerful and punts crumbs for the poor as meaningful advances

Resurrected taxman cometh

Article Tebogo Tshwane - 22 Feb 2019

Tito Mboweni is plugging the revenue collection holes created by the former commissioner

Revenue collection a balancing act

Article Lynley Donnelly - 22 Feb 2019

Increases in indirect taxes such as adjustments to the fuel levy and increases on excise taxes on alcohol and tobacco products will raise R1.2-billion

State job cuts rev up unions

Article Lynley Donnelly - 22 Feb 2019

Analysts believe Moody’s will welcome the government’s intention to reduce the public sector wage bill

Eskom cliffhanger has SA on edge

Article Lynley Donnelly - 22 Feb 2019

Will Moody’s, won’t Moody’s? The country’s wellbeing depends on a viable turnabout plan

How state funds are sliced up

Article M&G Data Desk & Jacques Coetzee - 22 Feb 2019

At R375-billion, education is the fastest-growing expense on the government’s bill

A necessary bitter aloe to swallow

Article Vukani Mde - 22 Feb 2019

Tito Mboweni’s budget could pit the ANC against significant members of its constituency

Mboweni’s Budget shows further erosion in SA’s fiscal strength — Moody’s

Article Jan Cronje - 21 Feb 2019

Moody's currently has South Africa's debt at Baa3 with a stable outlook, one notch above junk status

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Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

khaya koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

Coronavirus

SANDF hid R200m expenditure on ‘Covid’ drug it can’t use

Sabelo Skiti - 22 Oct 2020

Military health officials are puzzled by the defence department importing a drug that has not been approved for treating coronavirus symptoms from Cuba

National

Epic fail: Africa’s Fortnite battle

Eyaaz Matwadia - 22 Oct 2020

Forced onto the backfoot by poor ping and overseas servers, African gamers are getting creative in an attempt to play one of the biggest competitive games. In the second instalment of our gaming corner, we chat to some of the innovators

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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

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

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'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection