Transnet may receive government guarantee for borrowing amid serious financial concerns

Helmo Preuss|Published

Transnet faces a potential liquidity crisis as Moody's warns of unsustainable capital structure and exhausted government guarantees. With a turnaround strategy in progress, the state-owned entity seeks additional support to avoid default on its debt.…

Treasury DG Duncan Pieterse thanks colleagues for their sterling effort

Helmo Preuss|Published

Treasury Director General Duncan Pieterse praises his team for their efforts in navigating budget challenges and fiscal consolidation, while Finance Minister Enoch ...

How Sars' workforce expansion is transforming payroll compliance

Bronwin Richards|Published

With Sars ramping up its workforce and compliance efforts, employers must prepare for a thorough review of payroll practices.

BUDGET: How Eskom plans to address its revenue gap

Helmo Preuss|Published

Eskom's financial landscape is shifting as it grapples with tariff increases and mounting municipal debt. This article explores the utility's recent revenue growth, ...

Strong performance doubles Southern Sun's dividend and occupancy reverts to normal levels

Edward West|Published

Southern Sun has announced a robust financial performance for the year ending March 31, with adjusted headline earnings per share rising by 34% and a doubled dividend, ...

Budget 3. 0: the fight for fiscal sustainability amid political strife in South Africa

Patrick Buthelezi|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presents Budget 3. 0 amid political strife and economic uncertainty, with expectations of expenditure cuts and a downward revision ...

Sanlam and Tyme Bank launch joint venture for personal loans and credit life

Edward West|Published

Sanlam and Tyme Bank have announced a joint venture to offer unsecured personal loans and credit life insurance, leveraging their combined customer bases and expertise ...

RFG Holdings reports strong regional growth and maiden interim dividend

Edward West|Published

RFG Holdings reports a 7. 6% increase in regional revenue and announces a maiden interim dividend of 29. 6 cents per share, despite challenges in the international ...

5 ways financial advisers can enhance customer value

Enrico Louw|Published

Explore how the evolving landscape of financial advice, driven by AI and regulatory changes, is reshaping the role of advisers and enhancing customer relationships. ...

ASP Isotopes to acquire Renergen in strategic merger for critical materials

Edward West|Published

Renergen's share price soared by 44. 7% after ASP Isotopes announced a buyout offer, creating a merged entity focused on critical materials essential for various ...

Sasol outlines turnaround strategy as shares surge 12% after capital markets presentation

Edward West|Published

Sasol's shares surged by 12% following a capital markets presentation where CEO Simon Baloyi outlined a three-year turnaround strategy aimed at restoring the group's ...

Deadline approaches for retirement funds to meet cybersecurity standards

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

With the June 2025 deadline looming, South African financial institutions, including retirement funds, must swiftly implement robust cybersecurity measures to comply ...

The evolving role of financial advisers in a tech-driven world

Sonja Steyn|Published

Explore how technological advancements are transforming the financial advice landscape, shifting the adviser-client relationship towards a more personalised and ...

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings anticipates 10-20% increase in headline earnings per share

Edward West|Published

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings projects a significant increase in headline earnings per share for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, driven by strong market ...

How insurance fraud is impacting South African consumers

Liezel van der Schyff|Published

Insurance fraud is on the rise in South Africa, with a staggering 46% increase in cases reported in 2023. This article explores the sophisticated tactics used by ...

WeBuyCars Holdings reports significant growth in sales and expansion plans

Edward West|Published

WeBuyCars Holdings has reported a 26. 4% increase in core headline earnings, driven by enhanced buying and selling capacity, new facilities, and a positive outlook ...

Renergen plans Nasdaq listing and Phase 2 expansion amid share price decline

Edward West|Published

Renergen, the JSE-listed operator of the Virginia gas plant, is targeting a Nasdaq listing and planning a significant expansion of its operations, despite facing ...

Vodacom achieves five-year strategy targets and increases the 2025 dividend by 5. 1%

Edward West|Published

Vodacom Group has met its five-year targets, increasing its full-year dividend by 5. 1% to 620 cents per share, despite serving 9. 2 million fewer customers. CEO ...

FSCA warns South Africans about unauthorised financial activities

Staff Reporter|Published

The FSCA has issued a warning about Mr. Lethabo Molefe, who is soliciting investments with unrealistic returns. The public is urged to verify the legitimacy of financial ...

Astral Foods CEO discusses the impact of US trade tensions on South Africa's poultry sector

Edward West|Updated

As trade tensions rise, Astral Foods CEO Gary Arnold highlights the potential impacts of US import tariffs on South Africa's poultry industry and the broader economy ...