As the political horse trading begins, the fate of the controversial policy is uncertain
The release of Africa Careers Network’s impact report serves as a call to action
South Africa today needs justice in many different forms and must deliver real political power to the people, which requires new trade-offs and political rules and set new norms
We should not be fooled into giving up on the public sector which can – and should – look out for our best interests
The government must invest in its people and infrastructure to stimulate the economy
The government needs to cough up for an effective basic income grant if it wants to achieve a 6% GDP growth rate
The momentous retail spending event, Black Friday, remains relevant in South Africa as total online spend year-on-year increased by 6%
The technology industry is crucial for rebuilding South Africa’s economy
The economy is still 2.7% smaller than it was in the first quarter of 2020
There are still too few top positions filled by black leaders – we need to work tirelessly to change that
Read the finance minister’s address on the budget for 2021
The president focuses on the economy and Covid-19 in his 2021 Sona, but his pledge of SA’s rebirth is undermined by corruption and factionalism
2020 was a challenging year for everybody, with no growth forecast in the economy, fears of a deep recession and a jobs bloodbath. Three experts contextualise this situation, focusing on what can be done in 2021 to slow down the spiral into an economic abyss
Defining human capital in an emerging market
A fanatic of the free market, Herman Mashaba advances extreme economic policies for South Africa. But he needs political power first, so he rides on xenophobic sentiments for votes
Short-term financial decisions fuelled by fear and greed run contrary to long-term investment goals
Covid-19 has hit the insurance industry especially hard
After months of the strictest Covid-19 restrictions in the world, it seems we are in line for a further easing of the regulations
South Africa’s steel producer’s earnings dropped in the first quarter of 2020 because of low demand and a lacklustre economy, exacerbated by the Covid-19 lockdown
Tshegofatso Mathe spoke to people in the South African business world about structural racism in our economy, and what must be done to overcome it
Public-private partnerships and big infrastructure builds have been suggested as ways to boost South Africa’s flagging economy. Another option to consider is green bonds, which would also help achieve climate crisis goals
As with everything, terms and conditions apply
Nearly half of all workplaces inspected by the department of labour found to be unsafe
People are handing over their pets to shelters, but they too are battling financially
Demonstrations of common humanity are a powerful tool to help us navigate our way through the pandemic
A more equitable and fair society, able to conquer the effects of pandemics, starts with debt-free education and skills development
Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdown have continued to tear through profits in the taxi industry, requiring the sector to formulate a new approach for how it operates, even beyond the pandemic
Measures need to lay the foundations of a new economy and society post the pandemic
Government’s response to the coronavirus is unlikely to counteract the expected sharp decline of the country’s gross domestic product
The extent and length of the journey depend on a few factors, but a hard landing seems unavoidable
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has outlined the fiscal and monetary policy interventions implemented by the government in its fight against Covid-19
The president will announce what measures are being put in place to help the country deal with coronavirus