Yogashen Pillay

Journalist

Fuel prices set to decrease: What consumers can expect in 2026

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts are optimistic about significant decreases in petrol and diesel prices in 2026, highlighting the positive impact on consumers and the economy.

Factory activity ends 2025 in deep contraction as PMI plunges to post-pandemic lows

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to 40.5 in December 2025, indicating a significant downturn in manufacturing conditions. Despite this, optimism ...

Manufacturing slumps as electricity costs and weak demand bite, Stats SA shows

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Stats SA's latest report reveals a 1% decline in manufacturing production for November 2025, highlighting challenges in key sectors such as wood products and basic ...

Limpopo tightens livestock movement controls as FMD fears persist

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Limpopo's Department of Agriculture has introduced stringent measures for the movement of cloven-hoofed animals to combat the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease. Industry ...

Debt burden threatens households as consumers enter 2026 on fragile footing

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts warn that South African consumers are entering 2026 with significant debt burdens. This article explores strategies for managing finances, understanding ...

Agri industry urge land reform, biosecurity and crime crackdown to secure growth in 2026

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts outline critical policy recommendations for South Africa's agricultural sector to thrive in 2026, addressing issues such as land reform, export market expansion, ...

What Maduro's capture means for global oil prices and economic stability

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts discuss the global economic ramifications of the US military intervention in Venezuela, focusing on oil prices, trade flows, and the geopolitical landscape ...

Economists cautiously optimistic as SA enters 2026 on firmer growth footing

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Leading economists express cautious optimism for South Africa's economic growth in 2026, highlighting positive developments and potential challenges ahead.

Food prices ease over festive season, but hunger persists in low-income households

Yogashen Pillay|Updated

Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD) house affordability index released recently indicated that the December 2025 Household Affordability ...

Red meat industry outlines role in tackling FMD as government intensifies response

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Red Meat Producers Organisation discusses the challenges posed by the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak and outlines their collaborative efforts with the Department ...

Global food prices fall for third straight month as FAO Index slides in November

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Food and Agriculture Organisation reports a decline in global food prices for the third consecutive month, highlighting significant trends in staple food commodities ...

SA inflation eases to 3.5% in November, strengthening case for rate cuts in 2026

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's consumer price inflation fell to 3.5% in November 2025, down from 3.6% in October. Economists discuss the implications for interest rates and the ...

Meat industry launches research drive to ease Foot-and-Mouth Disease slaughter restrictions

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Red Meat Industry Services collaborates with the University of Pretoria and Zoetis to investigate the economic impact of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in slaughtered cattle, ...

Transnet posts higher rail volumes, narrowing losses in interim results

Yogashen Pillay|Published

transnet's interim results for the six months ending September 2025 reveal a 4.4% increase in rail volume performance, with experts highlighting the significance ...

South African farmers alarmed as Botswana reinstates vegetable import ban

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Concerns arise as Botswana imposes a ban on vegetable imports from South Africa, prompting reactions from agricultural experts about the implications for regional ...

TNPA signs R1.4bn Durban LPG Terminal deal to boost gas supply

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Transnet National Ports Authority has entered a significant R1.4 billion agreement with WASAA CEF SOC Ltd to develop a new liquefied petroleum gas terminal at the ...

Employment stats show slight jobs growth but declines in full-time work

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Stats SA's latest Quarterly Employment Statistics reveal a 0.3% increase in total employment for September 2025, amidst contrasting year-on-year trends and mixed ...

Business confidence surges, but Sacci warns gains not broad-based

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The SACCI Business Confidence Index shows a significant increase in November 2025, reflecting changes in the economic landscape and the impact of global market assessments ...

Transnet cements partnership with ICTSI for Durban’s Pier 2 to boost maritime infrastructure

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Transnet SOC Ltd and ICTSI have signed a transformative 25-year partnership agreement aimed at modernising the Durban Container Terminal, enhancing efficiency and ...

Consumer sentiment rebounds to highest level of 2025, signalling stronger festive spending

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's Consumer Confidence Index shows a rebound to -9 index points in Q4 2025, signalling improved consumer sentiment, particularly among middle-income ...

Policy uncertainty eases sharply, signalling possible turning point for SA’s economy

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The latest Policy Uncertainty Index from North West University indicates a potential turning point for South Africa's economy, with cautious optimism for 2026 amid ...

Agricultural machinery sales surge as 2025 draws to a close

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's agricultural machinery market is thriving, with tractor sales up 19% year-on-year, despite challenging weather conditions. Experts predict continued ...

Madlanga Commission's witness assassination poses major risk to SA’s investment reputation

Siphelele Dludla and Yogashen Pillay|Updated

The assassination of a key witness in the Madlanga Judicial Commission raises serious concerns about South Africa's investment climate and the protection of whistleblowers, ...

South Africa’s economy gaining momentum, but window for reform is narrow: BER Report

Yogashen Pillay|Published

A recent report by the Bureau for Economic Research reveals a positive shift in South Africa's economy, highlighting growth opportunities and the urgent need for ...

Agribusiness confidence rebounds in Q4 as strong exports, improved logistics lift sentiment

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index shows a notable increase in confidence among South African agribusinesses, driven by favourable weather conditions and ...