Yogashen Pillay

Journalist

Transnet completes Bayhead Road rehabilitation ahead of schedule, enhancing Durban's port efficiency

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Transnet has completed the rehabilitation of Bayhead Road in Durban a month early, enhancing port efficiency and reducing congestion ahead of the festive season. ...

SPAR launches its first Gourmet store at Zimbali Oasis

Yogashen Pillay|Published

SPAR celebrates a milestone with the launch of its first Gourmet store at Zimbali Oasis, showcasing a premium retail experience that combines local expertise and ...

Absa sees South Africa’s 2025 GDP growing 1.3% amid mixed economic signals

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Absa's latest Quarterly Perspectives report reveals a cautious yet optimistic outlook for South Africa's GDP growth in 2025, highlighting key economic factors and ...

Government to vaccinate entire national herd as Foot and Mouth Disease crisis deepens

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister John Steenhuisen announces a comprehensive vaccination strategy against Foot and Mouth Disease, aiming to protect South Africa's national herd and mitigate ...

Cost of household food basket eases slightly in November, but affordability crisis deepens

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group's November 2025 household affordability index reveals fluctuating food prices, highlighting the ongoing challenges ...

Agriculture Department rejects claims of regulatory collapse in fertilisers and farm feeds

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Department of Agriculture refutes claims of extreme delays in processing registrations and applications, while the Southern African Agri Initiative demands urgent ...

Vodacom invests over R1.1bn to boost network infrastructure across KwaZulu-Natal

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Vodacom has announced a transformative investment of over R1.1 billion in network infrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal, aimed at enhancing digital inclusion and connectivity ...

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

Yogashen Pillay|Published

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

Yogashen Pillay|Published

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

Yogashen Pillay|Published

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

Yogashen Pillay|Published

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

Yogashen Pillay|Published

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

Yogashen Pillay|Published

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

Yogashen Pillay|Published

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

Yogashen Pillay|Published

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

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 ...