The global struggle for shipping dominance

Adri Senekal de Wet and Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Explore the intense geopolitical struggle for maritime dominance as global powers vie for control over key trade routes, including the Ben Gurion Canal and the Cape ...

Chief Editor’s Note: South African banks reap rewards as high interest rates burden the poor

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

Local banks thrive on high interest rates, but the burden falls on the poor, highlighting the urgent need for reform in monetary policy.

The SARB's high interest rate margins: a hidden saboteur of the South African economy and job creation

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

The margin between the repo rate and the lending rate, first introduced by Dr. Chris Stals during the Apartheid era, has had devastating consequences on the country’s ...

Adri Senekal de Wet: The troubling actions of the Press Council

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

Statement by Adri Senekal de Wet, Editor-in-Chief of Independent Media.

Independent Media’s Women Editors Condemn Unethical Journalism and Research Practices

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

Outrage over unethical and biased research article by the Daily Maverick

Exodus: AEEI’s departure from JSE a setback for economic transformation in SA

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

Is the JSE a relic of the past that needs a radical overhaul to prevent economic exclusion and the total erosion of the country’s capital markets?

Why did retired Judge Dennis Davis return to chair the Competition Appeal Court?

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

One of the primary concerns is the potential influence of the banking sector in orchestrating Judge Davis's recall to ensure a favourable outcome for the accused ...

SA in 2023: A year of triumphs, scandals and economic challenges

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

One bright spot in 2023 was the significant progress made in job creation within the construction industry.

The media reserves its right to hold government accountable

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

The office of Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan requested a right of reply to an opinion piece published in Business Report, the ministry then stated it ...

Pravin Gordhan’s deathly legacy: A threat to SA’s economic future

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

There has been a systematic breakdown of almost every SOE in this country, to the point where privatisation becomes the only solution – but then, perhaps that is ...

Ismail Lagardien's carousel of bias: A critical examination of journalism's role in the world of journalism

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

Ismail Lagardien, a writer for Daily Maverick, has taken centre stage in recent times.

Dieketseng Maleke takes over as Personal Finance Content Editor.

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

We are thrilled to announce that Dieketseng Maleke is taking the reins as our new Personal Finance (PF) Content Editor, succeeding Ruan Jooste.

Bank profits at the cost of ethics?

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

CEO fat cats earn millions of rands in salaries.

Sekunjalo vs SA’s Banks: Obvious collusion on full display

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

The hearing held for an extension to a previously granted interim interdict heard before the Competition Tribunal (the Tribunal) last week, has laid bare the co-ordinated ...

Veiled Costs: PIC’s silence on legal and investigation expenses following Mpati Commission of Inquiry

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

It was expected that the PIC would seize this opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to clean governance by openly disclosing all expenses.

Markus Jooste needs to be seen to be paying for his role in the collapse of Steinhoff

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

In the annals of white-collar crime, few stories have captured the public's attention quite like that of Markus Jooste, the disgraced former CEO of Steinhoff International ...

Analysing the repo rate dilemma: Governor of SA Reserve Bank faces tough questions

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

Tomorrow's announcement of the repo rate is anticipated with keen interest, and many are eager to see how the Governor of SARB will justify the existing 3. 5% difference ...

Standard Bank’s share price plunges amid Sekunjalo bank account controversy

Adri Senekal de Wet and Philippa Larkin|Published

Standard Bank's share price closed at 4. 63% to R183. 63, reducing its market capitalisation by R13. 3bn to R322. 6bn.

Standard Bank's decision to close Independent Media’s account: Unravelling the reputational risk debate

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

While it cites ‘reputational risk’ as the primary reason behind its decision, many are left wondering whether the bank itself poses a significant reputational risk ...

The quest for transparency and accountability in South Africa’s financial sector

Corrie Kruger and Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

The ongoing investigation into the CR17 campaign has further intensified the scrutiny on the country's financial institutions.

Disturbing reply by governor of SA Reserve Bank on Phala Phala

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

Should President Cyril Ramaphosa retain a bank account amid money laundering allegations?

Shaping public perception: Media manipulation unveiled

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

Time to see through News24 and Daily Maverick's playbook tactics against Dr Iqbal Survé, Deputy President Paul Mashatile and Zweli Mkhize.

Cyril Ramaphosa’s replies on farm murders are of concern

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

These crimes not only threaten the livelihoods of agricultural communities but also have broader implications including on domestic and foreign investor confidence. ...

Standard Bank's ethics over Independent Media’s account closure questioned

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

Responsibility should trump reputation when it comes to its customers and the SA public at large.

Standard Bank's aggressive account closure stance: A blow to media freedom

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

To close the bank account of any organisation raises serious concerns, but to close those of an independent media organisation is to challenge media freedom, as ...