The uncertainty created by the possibility of a coalition government
is putting people off big-price buys
The proposal entails Anglo significantly lowering its exposure to South Africa by demerging its holdings in beleaguered Anglo American Platinum and Kumba Iron Ore
The US Federal Reserve’s ‘higher for longer’ stance and local election jitters have weighed on the rand, adding to price pressures
The travel and tourism trade show that takes place in Durban next month is expected to generate at least R1,2 billion in revenue for local businesses
Among the companies that have announced staff cuts are Anglo American and Sibanye Stillwater
Local clothing manufacturers have been dealt a number of blows in recent years, including the rise of international fast fashion retailers
Once the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill (tabled five years ago)
is passed, marijuana can be removed from the Drugs Act
Investors have raised concerns that the parameters of the inquiry appear vague
The marginal improvement in sentiment has been buoyed by sectors such as manufacturing
As motorists reel amid higher petrol prices, only two of the country’s oil refineries are operational
Adaptive leadership involves creative problem-solving, quick adjustment to new plans and a solid grasp of economic conditions around the world and at home
Tongaat Hulett can only exit business rescue once the approved plan is largely implemented or the company is no longer financially distressed
But the cinema group’s chief executive insists that the show will go on as load-shedding abates
The unbundling of the company will help parent, Transaction Capital, pay some of its debts
Faan van der Walt says the used-car seller has a winning formula and can withstand future economic challenges
It’s not a straightforward answer, but Julius Malema should have been able to at least estimate
The Competition Commission’s inquiry into fresh produce markets is looking into the efficiency of the markets in terms of safety and food security
Economies can be shaped by religion – and vice versa – and the dynamic between faith, politics and economics in Gaza shows what happens to our humanity in the process, writes Sarah Smit
The peanut butter toxin hazard is far from over as the consumer commission announces that nine local suppliers have recalled their products
The outsourced employees are still fighting for their jobs after the Labour Appeals Court ruled in their favour against WNS
Seventy cases of alleged financial crimes have been referred to the police for further investigation
The data showed that more than half of risk policies bought last year were for funeral cover
Inflation is now expected to return to the Reserve Bank’s midpoint target at the end of 2025, later than previously forecast
With the country being its largest market, the telecom giant has no choice but to smile through the currency pain, analysts say
Today’s monetary policy committee meeting comes in the wake of a surprise acceleration in South Africa’s annual inflation rate
Minister Thulas Nxesi has raised the earnings threshold for employees receiving certain protections under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act
Most of the derelict, hijacked and dangerous buildings are privately owned, according to eThekwini metro
Chocolate products have become more expensive on the back of soaring cocoa prices, but there is not likely to be a shortage
The parliamentary committee on public enterprises has recommended that the SIU further investigate the matter to ensure accountability and transparency
Analysts say the market can rest easy knowing that the popular retailer’s food section is in good hands
Delegates at the Black Industrialist and Exporters Conference complained of bureaucratic processes keeping them from accessing markets
But European executive Dirk Schreiber has entered into a leniency agreement, avoiding a financial penalty