Chantelle Benjamin
latest news & developmentsDA to receive more spy tapes documents
The DA will spend the next week analysing more documents relating to a 2009 decision to drop corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma.
Mines minister faces uphill Amcu-platinum belt battle
The new mineral resources minister begins his tenure with a difficult task – seeking a solution to the country’s longest ever mines strike.
Knock-and-drop case is big news
The outcome of a newspaper dispute is expected to set a precedent on predatory pricing practices.
DA’s disagreements necessary – but it needs to self-assess
The cracks between Helen Zille and Lindiwe Mazibuko began showing themselves a while ago. Is a difference in opinion between members good for the DA?
Barclays banks on Africa dream
It has cut jobs and reduced its investment arm – now the group is looking south for a lifeline.
Busa raises concerns about Eskom
Business Unity South Africa has urged Eskom to let it help find ways to improve the power parastatal’s sustainability and avoid a tariff hike.
Treasury contemplates a saving grace
South Africans are notoriously bad at saving for their retirement – interventions may be required, writes Chantelle Benjamin.
Manifestos: Power must be devolved to citizens
Agang SA and Cope both presented election manifestos over the weekend, envisaging active governance and oversight by individual citizens.
Taxing times ahead for Gordhan
Slow growth, a rising deficit — and an election — leave the finance minister little room to manoeuvre.
BEE laws play catch-up
Economic transformation discussion goes with examining the legal framework put in place to open the way for participation of marginalized sectors.
Motlanthe: Persistent inequality threatens SA’s peace
At the M&G’s 20 years of economic transformation summit, Kgalema Motlanthe says while poverty has declined, inequality in the workplace has not.
Second-hand gold mines’ rising shine
Acquisitions could help the industry survive cost increases and lower commodity prices.
Healthcare investigators undeterred by KPMG hurdle
Probe into the private healthcare sector goes ahead.
Shareholders join the battle over Adcock Ingram
The gloves came off this week as two companies and a dominant shareholder battled it out for control of the pharmaceutical company Adcock Ingram.
PPC grows its local capacity after acquiring Safika
PPC says its acquisition of Safika Cement Holdings has been approved by the Competition Tribunal, which will add to the growth of its SA footprint.