Salary increase season - what’s realistic and not in 2025? A look at what’s driving the passenger surge on Africa–Asia flights. And why an expert says there’s really nothing new about connected TV viewing. Moneyweb
‘Sectors that are going to be impacted the most are mining, manufacturing from an auto perspective, because the automotive industry is a great exporter to the US directly, and it's definitely going to be agriculture,’ says Busi Mavuso, CEO at Business Leadership South Africa. Moneyweb
BLSA warns shifting trade environment and GNU ructions are putting SA’s economy at risk. Cape Town demand for affordable housing – where the rental opportunities lie. And the music creation support fund is set to break down barriers for local artists. Moneyweb
‘We really need all players within the societal ecosystem to assist communities to get a response from government before things actually go too far,’ says Omhle Ntshingila, engagement officer at Right2Protest. Moneyweb
Jeremy Maggs in conversation with Prof Raymond Parsons about the dark cloud that looms over SA’s economy. The reasons for the intensifying unrest across the country. And how hackers used Bitcoin to send a message. Moneyweb
‘We still have billions for VIP protection and blue-light escorts, but you can't fill critical posts in protective services,’ says Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, deputy leader of Build One South Africa Moneyweb
The ESG reporting dilemma: Are SA companies greenwashing their sustainability metrics? The South African Police Service is operating with a shortage of 2 300 detectives – what are the implications for law, order and safety? And why SA’s youth are facing credit market barriers despite their active economic roles. Moneyweb
Helen Zille warns of deepening rifts in the coalition government, while Vincent Magwenya insists the Presidency remains committed to unity. Moneyweb
Jeremy Maggs in conversation with DA federal chair Helen Zille and Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, as the DA exits the national dialogue and threatens a vote of no confidence against the President over the axing of a deputy minister. Moneyweb
‘We are intending to, at the end, have a value chain where you have the production, the harvesting, as well as the sales of edible insects,’ says Professor Abdullahi Ahmed Yusuf, Department of Zoology and Entomology at the University of Pretoria. Moneyweb
As funeral and burial costs soar, are South Africans sufficienty insured? The digitalisation of the labour court still has a ways to go according to legal experts. And a look at why insects could be the protein source of tomorrow. Moneyweb
‘More than half of real-time verifications do not succeed currently, and that is a risk to national security when you have a system that is performing that poorly,’ says the Minister of Home Affairs. Moneyweb
The Home Affairs minister defends the 6 500% hike in ID verification fees. What operational challenges at the Joburg Deeds Office mean for property sellers and estate agents’ cash flow? And SA’s national bird uplisted to vulnerable. Moneyweb
‘Something that doesn’t happen in the rest of the world was happening here in South Africa, that people’s houses are being sold for 90% off,’ says Advocate Douglas Shaw. Moneyweb
Banks are getting sued for the resale of repossessed homes. A new report shows that more than 7 million streaming account details were leaked in 2024. And a deep dive into the dirty side of the clean energy transition. Moneyweb
‘We don't have the conversations about what you want to solve in the future. What problems have you identified as a kid or as a teenager that you want to participate in and make an impact,’ says Sphiwe Masuku, head of brand and marketing at Fundi. Moneyweb
The G20 is too elitist, according to a South African expert, we look at possible solutions to make it more representative. Why you should be realistic about your child’s career prospects. And a local innovation is set to revolutionise the global solar sector. Moneyweb
‘All of the markers, if we look at commodity prices, oil and gold, they are both telling us, expect worse rather than better from here,’ says economist, Professor Adrian Saville. Moneyweb
As the US enters the war in Iran, what are the global economic implications? How ‘blessers’ are taking advantage of the high youth unemployment rate. And why climate change is now considered a boardroom-level threat. Moneyweb
‘The biggest change is that courts will now be able to redistribute assets between spouses who are married out of community of property, without the accrual,’ says Bertus Preller, attorney in family law at Maurice Phillips Wisenberg. Moneyweb
Changes to SA’s divorce laws: What you should know. The rise of mixed-use developments in the Cape Town CBD and what it means for investors and the local economy. And a cautionary tale for teens and parents on how to navigate the treacherous world of social media. Moneyweb
‘These days, they can hit within 10 metres of the target. So they are very deadly accurate,’ says defence writer and analyst, Dean Wingrin, Moneyweb
While the true extent of Iran’s missile arsenal is still unknown and a full-scale war beckons in the Middle East, a defence analyst explains how modern warfare has changed. We ask if generative AI will ring in a golden age of productivity or destroy livelihoods globally? And a new mega law clinic promises to improve access to justice in SA. Moneyweb
‘Consumers knowingly purchase illicit alcohol, because they want to have a certain brand, even though they are aware that it could be counterfeit and associated with health risks,’ says Dr Shamal Ramesar, head of research at the Drinks Federation of South Africa. Moneyweb
A look at the shape, size and drivers of SA’s illicit alcohol trade. How artificial intelligence can close the coaching gap for young graduates and entrepreneurs. And how new labour laws can affect your job and the economy. Moneyweb
‘Many fathers feel crushed by debt, job losses and economic pressure, making it difficult for them to live up to traditional expectations of fatherhood,’ says Samantha Moyana, National Debt Advisors. Moneyweb
The health products regulator raises red flags about unlicensed cannabis operators in shopping malls. The link between financial depression and absent dads in SA. How critical minerals can help anchor the Just Energy Transition. And an update on the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Moneyweb
The United Nations’s International Day of Family Remittances, celebrated on 16 June, showcases how international remittances – money sent from one country to another, often by a foreign worker to family or friends in their home country – contribute both to national economies and the resilience of households and communities around the world. How ChatGPT will become your child’s new classmate. And a celebration of chenin blanc. Moneyweb
‘From a tobacco point of view, South Africa is the only country in the world where illicitly traded cigarettes are cigarettes that are traded over the counter,’ says economist, Sifiso Skenjana. Moneyweb
As SA gears up to host the G20, the first-ever Urban20 Sherpa meeting to be held on the African continent is set to devise a shared vision for urban progress. A look at essential steps needed to stop illicit tobacco trade. Moneyweb
