South Africa receives one million vaccine doses to combat Foot and Mouth Disease

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen announces the arrival of one million high-potency vaccine doses against Foot and Mouth Disease in South Africa, part of a comprehensive plan to vaccinate the national herd and combat the outbreak

South Africa's electricity reforms: The urgent need for a clear roadmap to prevent loadshedding

Banele Ginindza|Published

South Africa's electricity reforms face significant challenges due to the absence of a clear delivery roadmap, raising concerns about potential loadshedding by 2030. ...

Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak spreads across six provinces

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Following the declaration of Foot and Mouth Disease as a National Disaster, the Department of Agriculture provides critical updates on outbreaks across South Africa, ...

Budget 2026: A cautious fiscal strategy amid local election year pressures

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As South Africa braces for the 2026 Budget, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is poised to present a plan for cautious fiscal continuity, amid the backdrop of transformative ...

Scrap metal sector calls for broader changes as price-fixing probe highlights fault lines

Banele Ginindza|Published

The metals recycling sector is calling for an urgent, independent inquiry into the policies governing scrap metal, citing concerns that current frameworks have led ...

SA Reserve bank proposes reforming loan pricing by replacing prime lending rate with repo rate

Ashley Lechman|Published

Will South African borrowers benefit from a clearer and potentially cheaper loan pricing system? Discover how the SARB's proposal to switch from the prime lending ...

Gauteng Investment Conference 2026: Building on R300 billion commitments from 2025

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Gauteng's MEC for Finance, Lebogang Maile, announces significant progress from the 2025 Investment Conference, highlighting R300 billion in commitments and the launch ...

The decline of South Africa's mining sector: Challenges and opportunities

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Explore the challenges facing South Africa's mining sector, its historical significance, and the potential for future growth despite ongoing decline.

Industry has mixed response to Zambia's temporary import ban on South African livestock

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Zambia's recent decision to impose a temporary import ban on South African livestock due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak has sparked mixed reactions within ...

Tongaat Hulett Liquidation Shock: Sugar Industry Warns of Job Losses and Rural Collapse as Growers Urge Rescue

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Industry leaders express grave concerns over Tongaat Hulett's provisional liquidation, warning of severe repercussions for South Africa's sugar industry and the ...

Tongaat Hulett's provisional liquidation: A major blow to South Africa's sugar industry

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Industry leaders express grave concerns over Tongaat Hulett's provisional liquidation, warning of severe repercussions for South Africa's sugar industry and the ...

Sugar imports surge: SASA seeks higher dollar based reference price

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The South African Sugar Association highlights the detrimental impact of rising sugar imports on local producers and calls for a review of the Dollar Based Reference ...

South Africa declares foot and mouth disease a national disaster

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa's declaration of Foot and Mouth disease as a national disaster, the government and industry leaders discuss the implications ...

Economic analysts offer mixed but hopeful assessments of the 2026 Sona

Ashley Lechman|Published

This year's SONA has sparked a necessary conversation about governance in South Africa, blending hope for new initiatives with a realistic critique of the systemic ...

Busa backs Sona’s reform signal, but emphasises the need for tangible delivery

Ashley Lechman|Published

BUSA praises President Ramaphosa’s SONA for its reformative approach but stresses the imperative of tangible results. As the nation looks forward to change, will ...

Activating Leadership to engage the passive workforce

Dr Lynne Derman and Camille Rabier|Published

A positive workplace culture results in an engaged workforce that fuels productivity and performance in pursuit of operational objectives.

Pet care's evolution to R8bn essential

Johan van Jaarsveld|Published

The South African pet care market, valued at $520 million (R8 billion) and projected to reach $800 million (R12.6 billion) by 2032, according to Vyansa Intelligence, ...

How Ramaphosa’s army deployment could protect mining billions

Nicola Mawson|Published

With gold prices hitting record highs, a dramatic new military intervention aims to stop the multi-billion rand " leakage" from illegal mining and finally unlock ...

Online education as a vital solution for South Africa's skills crisis

Ashley Lechman|Published

In the wake of pressing economic needs, the future of South Africa’s education system hinges on a radical shift towards online learning. Discover how these changes ...

How Valentine’s Day exposes consumers to prepaid fraud

Bradley Elliott|Published

Discover how Valentine’s Day creates opportunities for romance fraud and money laundering, and learn what consumers and businesses can do to protect themselves.