A total of 77 751 South African jobs have been lost to Chinese imports between 2001 and 2010, according to a study released on August 31.

It is no secret that China plans to shift labour-and energy-intensive industries offshore.

An increase in import duties for kitchen sinks could help South African firms to be more competitive.

President Jacob Zuma’s family and other intimates are suspected of ­having close links with the new owners of the embattled Orkney mine.