Reporters have an all too familiar relationship with crisis. But our desire to get by must not stop us from seeking out change
Retailer confidence has slumped to the lowest levels since the 2020 Covid-19 lockdowns
Despite our fears of National Health Insurance NHI being driven by fears of corruption and limited state capacity, the issue of equal access to healthcare for all cannot be dismissed by the fear of what the 16% may lose
There are now 7.9 million people without jobs in South Africa, up from 7.8 million last quarter
The service isn’t growing as it should because of the pandemic, rising unemployment, fewer visits to malls and more people working from home
The minister was speaking at Africa’s Travel Indaba, days after the acting chief executive of the country’s official national marketing agency resigned
During her opening address at Africa’s Travel Indaba, the minister emphasised the need for implementation to revive the industry
The department of basic education’s researcher says the dropout rates can improve to 83% by 2050
Governor Lesetja Kganyago underlined the deleterious effect of inflation, which the monetary policy committee has revised higher, on the pockets of the poor
The board’s members are preparing to go back to court to challenge their termination
Award-winning musician Simphiwe Dana brings ‘Moya’ to the Joburg Theatre, reflecting on the power of music to heal
But jobless levels are still above those prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, which saw 2.2 million people lose employment
Government departments will be compelled to introduce power saving measures and to move to alternative energy sources
The pandemic may have disrupted the analogue business models of South African retailers to the online world. Amazon, unlike Walmart, is possibly an even bigger disruptor lying in wait
One year on, the Kremlin’s impact appears to be retreating — but, amid uncertainty about the global economy’s growth trajectory, risks to inflation remain
The presidency has described the decision by the Democratic Alliance (DA) to challenge the declaration of a national state of disaster over Eskom as “confusing” given that the party had been asking the president to do so since last year. DA leader John Steenhuisen confirmed on Friday that the party had already briefed its legal […]
This is the country in which falling in love may be a death sentence and romance is being stabbed to death, remains dismembered and stuffed into a suitcase to be left on the street
A clean environment is a constitutionally recognised right in South Africa but one that is routinely violated
A team led by the ministers of employment and labour, trade, industry and competition, and finance have been meeting social partners to map out the priorities that must be reflected in the new social compact
As Nkosazana Disaster Zuma gets ready to once again rule we should fear a cigarette ban to keep the lights on is loading
In addition to the looting of Covid-19 emergency funds released in terms of the 2020 state of national disaster, Ramaphosa’s term has been marked by a series of acts of financial lunacy by members of his cabinet.
The government has struggled to claw back business confidence after the state capture years.
The party wants the presidency to co-ordinate all responses to the energy fiasco
Anne von Gottberg and Cheryl Cohen are two of SA’s foremost scientists on Covid-19. The powerful duo also love family time with their three kids
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said ending blackouts is at the top of the government’s priorities as the country grapples with tough economic conditions
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention’s plan may help the continent emerge successfully from the Covid-19 pandemic and respond to other threats
The commercial property sector probably peaked in 2022. Office vacancies remain high and harsh economic conditions continue to constrain growth
Although direct trade and financial links between Africa, Russia and Ukraine may be small, the main effect of the war will be civil strife in Africa driven by food and energy inflation
Covid, state capture and climate change are all problems that need solving – but here’s how to see the silver lining and deal with them
The leisure industry is optimistic that growth this festive season will recover to pre-pandemic levels
Easing of restrictions marks a shift in policy, but Beijing’s stance remains hazy and inconsistent
But backing the president is a useless strategy if the left can’t pull together, be open new ideas and find a way to get in tune with the majority