Transnet’s privatisation plans
/ 12 October 2023

Transnet’s privatisation plans

The 124-page Roadmap for the Freight Logistics System in South Africa sets out the path for expanded private investment in the country’s rail network

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ANC accuses treasury of attempting to usurp president’s powers
/ 19 September 2023

ANC accuses treasury of attempting to usurp president’s powers

The ruling party’s economic transformation committee head, Mmamoloko Kubayi, said the treasury’s proposals were ‘unfortunate’, ‘illegal’ and a ‘tick-box exercise’

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Cabinet rejects treasury’s proposed cuts
/ 15 September 2023

Cabinet rejects treasury’s proposed cuts

The proposal suggested the bloated cabinet be cut and departments trim their expenditure

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Pick n Pay: How labour has fared in Ackerman’s empire
/ 13 September 2023

Pick n Pay: How labour has fared in Ackerman’s empire

The retail giant was known for his role in opposing apartheid-era labour restrictions. But as economic conditions became tough, so did Pick n Pay

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The high cost of austerity
/ 11 September 2023

The high cost of austerity

Another round of spending cuts stand to shake the governing party’s already rickety foundations

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Some more equal than others in South Africa’s economic tug of war
/ 8 August 2023

Some more equal than others in South Africa’s economic tug of war

With labour seemingly sidelined in talks affecting the economy’s future, big business isn’t as hard done by as some believe

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Police agree to stop cannabis arrests
/ 11 July 2023

Police agree to stop cannabis arrests

Parties in the cannabis Phakisa event agree to a 30 June moratorium while regulations are put in place

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Public sector crunch inflicts pain
/ 11 March 2023

Public sector crunch inflicts pain

The government is walking a tightrope as civil servants embark on industrial action over pay

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Budget 2023: ‘neutral good’ versus ‘neutral evil’
/ 23 February 2023

Budget 2023: ‘neutral good’ versus ‘neutral evil’

The finance minister’s commitment to toeing the line may send positive signals to ratings agencies, but at what cost?

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Public sector wage fight: How long will the smoke and mirrors last?
/ 24 November 2022

Public sector wage fight: How long will the smoke and mirrors last?

The government has tried to exploit negative sentiment towards public sector workers, but siding with the employer may be even more difficult

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No need to nationalise the Reserve Bank, says Paul Mashatile
/ 17 November 2022

No need to nationalise the Reserve Bank, says Paul Mashatile

The ANC treasurer says there is no stimulus to push for the nationalisation of the central bank and argues against extending its mandate

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