South African investors require a high capital guarantee – now more than ever

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) claimed that 60% of SA workers earn R5 000 a month or less. Is the ANC alliance partner right?

Higher oil and chemical prices, favourable currency swings and the weaker rand will increase earnings, says Sasol.

Busa says corporate balance sheets are "strong and clean", adding that earnings growth appears to have been positive in several sectors.