South Africa rolls out largest-ever Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination drive

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen announces significant progress in South Africa's Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination programme, with 13.5 million doses procured ...

SADC pushes for regional action on food security, fertiliser supply and Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Yogashen Pillay|Published

During a recent ministerial session in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, SADC Ministers discussed pressing challenges in food security, agricultural production, and animal ...

The Lehohla Ledger: a new approach to economic redress and cooperatives

Dr Pali Lehohla|Published

Explore how the Lehohla Ledger Instruments redefine economic redress in South Africa, drawing on three decades of data and philosophical insights to tackle poverty, ...

June official fuel price changes bring relief for diesel users but petrol motorists face sharp increase

Ashley Lechman|Updated

Petrol motorists will pay significantly more from 3 June, while diesel users enjoy price cuts of up to R3.25 per litre.

South Africa resumes major maize exports as record harvest boosts outlook

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Transnet Port Terminal announces the loading of its first maize vessel at Maydon Wharf Agribulk Terminal, signalling a positive outlook for South Africa's maize ...

Cosatu: balancing South African workers' Rights and xenophobia

Solly Phetoe|Published

South African workers face a grim reality of unemployment and poverty. Cosatu advocates for a balanced approach to migration, urging for both management and a rejection ...

Farmers brace for pressure as interest rate hike collides with rising fuel and food costs

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africa’s latest interest rate hike is expected to increase pressure on farmers already facing rising fuel costs, input inflation and climate uncertainty.

Rising fuel crisis: Fairness and mental health risks may emerge for employers

Aadil Patel|Published

Navigating workplace stresses in a time of economic uncertainty.

Repo rate hike deepens financial pain for South African households

Ashley Lechman|Published

Economists and consumer experts warn that South Africans already battling rising food, fuel and electricity costs now face even greater financial strain following ...

Repo rate hike sparks concern over household debt, inflation and economic growth

Ashley Lechman|Published

Trade unions and economists say the Reserve Bank’s latest interest rate hike will place further pressure on already stretched South African households.

Hunger in South Africa is not a food problem – it is a systems problem

Philip Nieman|Published

According to Statistics South Africa, approximately 22.2% of households experience inadequate or severely inadequate access to food, with rural provinces such as ...

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 ...