From confusion to compliance – how TES helps businesses navigate the 2026 labour law shake-up

Natashia Moosa|Published

For businesses, this is not a time for minor tweaks to HR manuals and policy updates. It is a time for a fundamental redesign of the employment relationship.

The Africa we were promised: why Africa’s future depends on backing its own innovators

Seati Moloi|Published

For decades, Africa has largely remained a consumer continent; importing devices, importing systems, importing platforms, importing futures imagined by others.

Property sector urges South Africans to buy smart after repo rate hike

Ashley Lechman|Published

Property leaders say South Africans should focus on affordability and financial resilience after the Reserve Bank increased interest rates by 25 basis points.

Property groups warn of pressure on housing market after interest rate hike

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Property experts discuss the implications of the South African Reserve Bank's recent interest rate hike, highlighting its potential impact on home buyers and the ...

South Africa cannot solve today’s jobs crisis with yesterday’s industries

Dr Nik Eberl|Published

At the recent 2026 Future of Jobs Summit™, leaders called for a radical shift in South Africa's approach to employment, urging a focus on future industries and skills. ...

2026 Future of Jobs Summit: Why SA’s future workforce must adapt faster to survive the AI revolution

Ashley Lechman|Published

Business leaders, technology experts and youth advocates say South Africa’s unemployment crisis requires urgent collaboration, digital infrastructure investment ...

SA poised for record 17 million tons maize harvest, raising hopes for agricultural sector

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa is poised for its largest maize harvest on record, with significant implications for food prices and livestock feed costs, according to the latest report ...

KZN agricultural union urges caution after court ruling on private FMD vaccine procurement

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Kwanalu has welcomed the Gauteng High Court's ruling on Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine procurement, urging caution among producers as significant regulatory processes ...

Food price pressures deepen as civil society warns of growing hunger crisis

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The latest Household Affordability Index reveals a worrying trend in food prices across South Africa, with inflation rising to 4% and significant increases in the ...

South African Reserve Bank faces inflation challenges amid repo rate decision

Ashley Lechman|Published

As the Monetary Policy Committee prepares to announce its repo rate decision, lead economist Frank Blackmore shares insights on inflation challenges, potential geopolitical ...

Sorghum biofuels could shield South Africa from fuel price shocks, study finds

Yogashen Pillay|Published

New research suggests that sorghum-based biofuels could be a viable solution to South Africa's fuel vulnerability, as rising petrol prices and geopolitical tensions ...

Salary earners under pressure as inflation outpaces wage growth, warn economists

Yogashen Pillay|Published

April 2026 sees a decline in South Africa's average net salary, as inflation rises and economic uncertainty grows, raising concerns for salary earners.

Farmers gain court-backed right to privately administer FMD vaccines

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Farmers in South Africa can now privately procure and administer Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines following a landmark ruling by the Gauteng High Court, which challenges ...

South Africa’s agricultural exports surge 11% in strong start to 2026

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's agricultural sector shows resilience with an 11% increase in exports in Q1 2026, despite facing logistical challenges and a complex global trade environment. ...

Cheap car imports from China and India tighten pressure on South Africa’s auto industry

Yogashen Pillay|Published

A new report reveals how increasing vehicle imports from China and India are transforming South Africa’s automotive market, offering consumers more affordable options ...

High Court ruling opens door for private FMD vaccinations in South Africa

Yogashen Pillay|Published

FMD Response SA applauds a Pretoria High Court ruling that allows farmers to procure and self-administer vaccines against Foot and Mouth Disease, highlighting the ...

Urgent Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination drive gains support from agriculture sector

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa has received a historic shipment of 3.5 million doses of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines, prompting an urgent call for rapid vaccination efforts to ...

Calls grow for tougher crackdown on illicit cigarette trade

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Tax Justice South Africa advocates for a national crackdown on illicit cigarette trade, highlighting the severe economic impact and calling for mandatory jail terms, ...

SA banks battle rising fraud attempts amid digital banking growth

Yogashen Pillay|Published

A recent survey reveals that South African banks are grappling with a significant rise in fraud attempts, driven by the evolution of digital banking and sophisticated ...