Yogashen Pillay

Journalist

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

Yogashen Pillay|Published

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

Yogashen Pillay|Published

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

Yogashen Pillay|Published

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

Yogashen Pillay|Published

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

Yogashen Pillay|Published

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

Yogashen Pillay|Published

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

Yogashen Pillay|Published

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

Yogashen Pillay|Published

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

Yogashen Pillay|Published

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

Yogashen Pillay|Published

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 ...

Security-related rail fatalities surge sharply – RSR warns of deepening safety crisis

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Railway Safety Regulator's latest report highlights a troubling increase in security-related fatalities within South Africa's railway industry, with KwaZulu-Natal ...

South Africa’s subtropical fruit exports offer growth potential — Steenhuisen

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen discusses the growth potential of South Africa's subtropical fruit sector, highlighting export opportunities and the importance ...

Mixed reactions as fuel prices ease slightly in November

Yogashen Pillay|Published

As petrol and diesel prices decrease in November, industry experts weigh in on the implications for transport costs and consumer spending

Financial pressure and mental health: Insights from the 2025 Cumulate Financial Resilience Index

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The 2025 Cumulate Financial Resilience Index reveals alarming statistics about the impact of financial stress on South African consumers' mental health, highlighting ...

RMIS launches innovative Traceability Platform to boost livestock tracking in South Africa

Yogashen Pillay|Published

RMIS has launched Phase 2 of its Traceability Platform, aimed at enhancing livestock traceability in South Africa's red meat industry, improving disease response, ...

South Africa aims to create 500 000 jobs through Global Business Services by 2030

Yogashen Pillay|Published

At the BPESA conference in Durban, Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi outlined South Africa's ambitious plan to attract international investors and create 500,000 jobs ...

Tourism recovery: South Africa welcomes over one million more international visitors in 2025

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's tourism sector is experiencing a remarkable recovery, with over 7.6 million international visitors recorded from January to September 2025, marking ...

October's Absa PMI report signals worrying decline in manufacturing sentiment

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Absa's Purchasing Managers' Index for October 2025 indicates a worrying decline in manufacturing sentiment, highlighting subdued domestic demand and persistent logistical ...

South Africa's 2024-25 summer grain and oilseed production forecast shows significant growth

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Crop Estimate Committee (CEC) 9th production estimate released a few days ago indicated that the 2024-25 summer grain and oilseeds production season was excellent. ...

Card spending declines as consumers turn cautious — Absa

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The latest Absa Merchant Spend Analytics report reveals a 4.2% decline in card spending, following a strong rebound in July. This article explores the factors influencing ...