Restaurant and entertainment owners have urged the DStv pay service to reconsider its up to 50% price increases, saying it is abusing its monopoly
Cigarette and vaping manufacturers, informal traders, taverns and restaurants are worried proposed new bans will devastate businesses
The industry is hoping the government will scrap the latest ban on alcohol during the next national address on the Covid-19 pandemic, expected on Sunday
About R8-billion was lost during the hard lockdown and revenue is being slashed further
Restaurants are feeling the effect of tough
economic times, writes Imke van Hoorn.