Yogashen Pillay

Journalist

Debt experts warn Black Friday could deepen consumer financial strain

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Debt experts express concern that Black Friday shopping may lead South African consumers into deeper financial distress, as many rely on discounts for essential ...

Farmers welcome G20’s strong commitment to agriculture, food security and open trade

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The recent G20 Summit declaration underscores the critical role of agriculture in ensuring global food security, with insights from South African agricultural leaders ...

SA wine industry celebrates global success as six local estates make World’s 50 Best Vineyards list

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John Steenhuisen celebrates the South African wine industry's remarkable achievement of securing six spots on the World’s 50 Best Vineyard 2025 list, highlighting ...

Food inflation eases for third month, offering relief despite rise in headline inflation

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Despite a rise in the overall consumer inflation rate to 3.6%, South Africa experiences a welcome decline in food inflation for the third consecutive month, driven ...

South Africa’s agricultural exports surge 10% despite trade uncertainty, says Agbiz

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Despite significant trade policy shifts, South Africa's agricultural exports have surged to $11.7 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, with strong performances ...

Property sector hails interest rate cut as boost for buyers and market confidence

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Property experts welcome the South African Reserve Bank's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, highlighting its potential to stimulate the property ...

Transnet marks milestone as 200th Traxx locomotive rolls off Durban production line

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Transnet SOC Ltd celebrates a significant milestone with the launch of its 200th Traxx 23E locomotive, highlighting the company's commitment to modernising South ...

South Africans enter festive season with record debt levels, DebtBusters Index shows

Yogashen Pillay|Published

DebtBusters' Q3 2025 Debt Index reveals that South Africans are grappling with unprecedented financial strain, with 95% relying on personal loans and 70% of their ...

Steenhuisen approves declaration of indigenous crops, medicinal plants as agricultural products

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Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has announced the inclusion of indigenous crops and medicinal plants in South Africa's declared agricultural products, recognising ...

Trade conditions in SA remain weak as Sacci index stays in negative territory

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The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry's latest Trade Conditions Survey reveals persistent negative trade conditions, with economists expressing concern ...

Citrus industry welcomes US tariff exemption on South African orange exports

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South African citrus growers are optimistic following the US's decision to exempt tariffs on orange exports, which is expected to enhance competitiveness in the ...

Business, economists cheer S&P upgrade as momentum builds for South Africa’s recovery

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South Africa celebrates a long-awaited upgrade in its credit ratings from S&P Global, marking a significant step towards economic recovery and improved investor ...

Nersa approves 6% decrease in Sasol Gas maximum price for Q3 2025/26

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The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved a 6% decrease in Sasol Gas's maximum price for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, ...

Port efficiency improves as private operators and reforms unlock investment: Godongwana

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Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana highlights significant improvements in South Africa's port efficiency, with vessel waiting times down by 75% and reforms in ...

How trail running is driving local economic growth in South Africa

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Explore how trail running, led by figures like Stuart McConnachie, is transforming local economies in South Africa, with the RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town serving as ...

Experts tip 25bps rate cut as Sarb readies for final monetary policy meeting of 2025

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts anticipate a potential 25 basis point interest rate cut in South Africa as the Monetary Policy Committee prepares to meet, following the Finance Minister's ...

PGMs and gold boost SA’s mining growth as JSE hits record high and rand strengthens

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South Africa's mining sector experienced a 1.2% year-on-year growth in September 2025, primarily driven by robust output from platinum-group metals and gold, according ...

Government's focus on structural reform offers relief to South Africa's sugar industry

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Farming associations in South Africa express relief over the government's decision not to raise sugar taxes in the latest Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, highlighting ...

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's MTBPS: A boost for investors and economists

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement has garnered positive reactions from property groups, economists, and trade unions, highlighting ...

Cattle at Sparta Beef's Alma farm test positive for Foot and Mouth Disease

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Sparta Beef has confirmed a Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak at their Alma farm in Clocolan, following a fraud probe related to cattle delivery. Immediate vaccinations ...

Manufacturing sector still under pressure despite output rising marginally in September

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In September 2025, South Africa's manufacturing production increased by 0.3% year-on-year, signalling resilience in a challenging economic landscape. Experts weigh ...

SA’s unemployment rate drops to lowest level in nearly a year, but constraints remain

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South Africa's Quarterly Labour Force Survey reveals a significant increase of 248,000 employed persons, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate to 31.9% ...

Online sports betting boom deepens financial strain on South Africans – BER

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Recent findings from the Bureau for Economic Research reveal that while online sports betting is booming in South Africa, it poses significant risks to consumer ...

Fraud probe launched after suspected Foot-and-Mouth scare at Sparta Beef Farm

Yogashen Pillay|Published

A suspected case of Foot-and-Mouth Disease at Sparta Beef's Alma farm has led to a fraud investigation after cattle arrived with falsified veterinary documents, ...

Tractor sales surge 12% as agricultural machinery market maintains strong momentum

Yogashen Pillay|Published

October 2025 witnessed a notable 12% increase in tractor sales in South Africa, signalling optimism in the agricultural machinery sector, despite a decline in combine ...