‘The fact that we are seeing the value of their properties rising above inflation means their wealth levels are rising alongside the rising property prices,’ says Siphamandla Mkhwanazi, senior economist at FNB. Moneyweb
Master stroke or manipulation? How Donald Trump negotiated for the USA to get 15% of Chinese AI chip sales. Why AI can’t replace humans in the hiring process. And a look at the surge behind SA’s residential property prices. Moneyweb
SA business sentiment rises, buoyed by auto, manufacturing and precious metals. Landmark high court victory for coastal communities as judge tells TotalEnergies to go back to the drawing board. And is value-based healthcare the solution to SA’s care crisis? Moneyweb
‘On the unemployed side, in the first quarter we were sitting at 8.2 million unemployed people who are actively looking for employment. That number went up by 140 000 to 8.4 million,’ says the Statistician-General at StatsSA. Moneyweb
SA works to improve data collection for informal jobs. A look at what’s fuelling the surge in new car sales. And the case for gender-smart investing. Moneyweb
‘We need to move up the enforcement value chain…seeking civil judgments, as well as writs of execution where possible, especially where the behaviour of the taxpayers is not as cooperative as we would want them to be,’ says Sars deputy commissioner, Johnstone Makhubu. Moneyweb
Sars deputy commissioner Johnstone Makhubu warns that R500bn in unpaid taxes puts the fiscus at risk. And why institutions must stop recycling familiar faces and invest in real talent to fix the economy Moneyweb
Dr Sanusha Naidu of the Institute for Global Dialogue and Ismail Joosub of the FW de Klerk Foundation warn South Africa’s National Dialogue risks losing credibility amid rushed planning, transparency concerns and sidelined voices, urging a postponement to realign with core principles and ensure genuine citizen-led engagement. Moneyweb
Is the National Dialogue doomed before it’s even started as legacy foundations withdraw? And a new report shows zones of opportunity for youngsters in the ICT sector. Moneyweb
‘Having this potential higher penalty creates an incentive for companies to actually implement mitigation opportunities and reduce their emissions,’ says Jarredine Morris, co-head of Africa at the Carbon Trust. Moneyweb
New emission rules could see carbon culprits face fines and jailtime. Dire times for small businesses as data shows half of them face closure within a year. And the big fair share debate – why SA telecoms want tech giants to help fund networks. Moneyweb
‘Companies should actually start now to put certain procedures in place, because it is the only defence that they will have if a person associated with them commits bribery,’ says Professor Rehana Cassim, University of South Africa. Moneyweb
As a significant policy shift places the onus on companies to prevent bribery by an associated person, an expert explains. Why is curriculum policy partly to blame for SA’s reading for meaning crisis? And the effects of the draft mineral bill on small-scale miners. Moneyweb
‘We’ve bolstered our mission in Washington to ensure that the conversations are happening at the right levels, in the right places,’ says Kaamil Alli, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition spokesperson. Moneyweb
Civil society slams approval of oil drilling project. Can government protect car factories against US tariffs? And economic activity remained stable in July despite consumer pressures. Moneyweb
‘It's really bad because Sars can garnish your salary, Sars can freeze your bank accounts…they can withhold your refunds, they can attach assets,’ says Razael Manikus, COO of Latita Africa. Moneyweb
A global view on SA’s tariff, skills and procurement issues and what must be done to fix it. A look at how to tackle a letter of demand from Sars, and a new study reveals the benefits of rooibos for women at all stages of life. Moneyweb
‘We're seeing there that in the premium market, there were about 21 million premium passengers. It was a year-on-year growth of 22.8% last year, just in that market,’ says aviation analyst, Linden Birns. Moneyweb
World air transport statistics show strong growth in business and first class travel. A worrying increase in police officers involved in intimate partner killings. And are SA companies finally winning the war for talent? Moneyweb
‘We need to coordinate our efforts to try our level best as South Africa Inc to avert what will be a catastrophic development when these tariffs take effect,’ says Khulekani Mathe, CEO of Business Unity South Africa. Moneyweb
Business Unity SA raises concerns about the government's inability to find a workable solution amidst US tariff panic. How cybercriminals are working smarter, not harder, by using artificial intelligence. Moneyweb
‘In terms of strategy, you cannot apply what has worked in South Africa in West or North Africa, because the way consumers are buying, the way people are paying, is very different,’ says Sebastien de Place, partner at Forvis Mazars. Moneyweb
What consumers can do to get some extra financial relief on the back of the Sarb repo rate cut. How Capitec’s zero-airtime innovation is set to drive call centre efficiency. And the 30% US tariffs on SA kicks in – a warning sounded about expanding into African markets. Moneyweb
‘It's about making smarter, more ethical decisions, whether that's in leak detections or early flood warnings or digital twins for planning. AI can help us move from reactive to resilient,’ says Dr Lester Goldman, CEO of the Water Institute of Southern Africa. Moneyweb
How AI can help solve SA’s water crisis. Why African nations are reimagining how goods move across borders. And are fine wines and art still a time-tested path to wealth? Moneyweb
‘We've had some pretty good, constructive conversations with the meat lobby and they're not hiding the fact that they are behind this. They are calling for these regulations,’ says Donovan Will, director at ProVeg. Moneyweb
What the upcoming MPC announcement could mean for the local property sector. Why a meat-free label ban is ruffling feathers. And a look at Africa’s most sustainable brands. Moneyweb
‘We provide employment, as citrus growers, in the Western Cape and the Northern Cape to 35 000 people. That's what we have to look at, all of us, government and the president also, to try and save those jobs,’ says CEO of the Citrus’ Growers Association, Dr Boitshoko Ntshabele. Moneyweb
From Cape Town to Kinshasa - African hotspots are gaining traction with travellers. Are renewable energy certificates a strategic tool or a sustainability shortcut? And citrus growers urge Ramaphosa to intervene on US trade. Moneyweb
‘I think this is now a reason to pause and just say, even if it takes more time, costs more money, let’s really check these international qualifications,’ says Professor Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors. Moneyweb
