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.

Households in South Africa brace for financial struggle despite optimistic SONA 2026

Ashley Lechman|Published

The optimism expressed during Sona 2026 starkly contrasts with the daily struggles faced by South African households, prompting urgent calls for effective economic ...

When AI plays Cupid: the hidden dangers of companion chatbots

Ashley Lechman|Published

As we venture further into an era defined by digital interactions, understanding the implications of sustained emotional connections with machines becomes crucial. ...

SONA: Ramaphosa bets on R1 trillion infrastructure blitz to cement economic recovery

Nicola Mawson|Published

Ramaphosa bets R1 trillion on a ‘construction-led’ recovery as investors flood an oversubscribed bond. Is South Africa’s economic tide finally turning?

Manufacturing production in South Africa declines by 1.4% in December

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Stats SA reports a 1.4% decline in manufacturing production for December 2025 compared to the previous year, with mixed reactions from experts regarding the implications ...

Small-scale fishing sector takes up allocations fight to Parliament

Banele Ginindza|Published

Small-scale fishers are appealing the Department of Fisheries and Forestry's drastic linefish allocation cuts, which have slashed their Total Allowable Effort from ...

South Africa’s automotive crossroads: Risk, reform and the EV opportunity

Maureen Phiri|Published

The automotive sector drives about 25% of East London’s economy.

South African agricultural exporters face challenges but show growth potential

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Despite facing logistical challenges and rising costs, South African agricultural exporters are projected to achieve significant growth by 2025, driven by strong ...