Pilot strike: Rosters remain a sticking point
The crackdown on fake qualifications continues. And meat prices are driving up the cost of grocery baskets. Moneyweb
Jul 28, 2025•31 min0
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[TOP STORY] Historic Rand Club faces closure over R1.6m rates bill
‘The City of Joburg is, I think, essentially close to bankruptcy, if not bankrupt already. I think they are just trying to squeeze whichever institution it is that they can identify for as much money as they can,’ says Rand Club chair, Brian McKechnie. Moneyweb
Jul 25, 2025•7 min0
Delays and risky investments: GEPF defends finances
A sky-high valuation and escalating rates bill from City of Joburg is threatening the historic Rand Club in the CBD. A look at the storied history of SA’s railways. And, a new real estate incubator programme promises to create almost 700 real jobs. Moneyweb
Jul 25, 2025•32 min0
[TOP STORY] Foot-and-mouth: Call for vaccine reform as state-owned manufacturer falls short
‘Should we be just taking a policy of vaccinating against FMD nationwide, not only vaccinating whenever there are suspected cases, but take a similar step as the South Americans, where we know that South Africa vaccinates,’ says Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at Agbiz. Moneyweb
Jul 24, 2025•9 min0
Workplace transformation now an obligation
A fresh foot-and-mouth disease outbreak sees beef supply chains buckle. And local whisky fans are in for a treat. Moneyweb
Jul 24, 2025•33 min0
[TOP STORY] Telecom fraud wave: SA losing R5.3bn annually
‘As network operators, we are under siege by organised crime syndicates who go to our stores and purchase services using completely fraudulent information,’ says Advocate Thokozani Mvelase, CEO, Communication Risk Information Centre. Moneyweb
Jul 23, 2025•8 min0
SA’s fuel stations turning into convenience hubs
A new report shows R5.3bn in fraud losses. How eSports will play a meaningful role in the classroom of the future. And why ‘shell properties’ are becoming an investor favourite. Moneyweb
Jul 23, 2025•33 min0
[TOP STORY] FlySafair strike reveals cracks in fragile airline market
‘FlySafair is running at 66% or so of total domestic supply, and right now we're seeing a significant fall-off, as much as 25% of fall-off in the supply of seats from FlySafair, so the impact across the economy will be big,’ says Guy Leitch, editor of SA Flyer magazine. Moneyweb
Jul 22, 2025•9 min0
40 organisations demand labour law amendment bill be scrapped
An expert weighs in on FlySafair's pilots' strike and how it reveals cracks in the fragile local airlines industry. How e-waste can help solve the youth unemployment crisis. And, how AI can play a pivotal role in increased profitability in the manufacturing sector. Moneyweb
Jul 22, 2025•34 min0
[TOP STORY] 'Unsustainable equation': Ramokgopa on municipal debt threatening SA power supply
‘Collectively, municipalities owe Eskom just shy of R100 billion, and in return, municipalities collectively are owed by their customers upwards of R400 billion,’ says the Minister of Electricity. Moneyweb
Jul 21, 2025•14 min0
Kidnappings in SA on the rise
City Power and Eskom reach a fragile truce, but SA’s energy crisis is far from over says the Energy Minister. And a new report exposes the cost of SA’s ties to Iran. Moneyweb
Jul 21, 2025•31 min0
[TOP STORY] South Africans are surprisingly happy with their life insurers
‘We looked at the traditional life insurance companies and the accompanying investment part of that,’ says Professor Adré Schreuder, University of Pretoria. Moneyweb
Jul 18, 2025•9 min0
Some good news for Transnet on the manganese front
New research reveals South Africans are surprisingly satisfied with their life insurers. How hunting tourism is bringing big bucks to rural economies. And an employer’s failure to comply with employment laws renders a foreign national’s dismissal unlawful. Moneyweb
Jul 18, 2025•33 min0
[TOP STORY] RAF dysfunction deepens as board is dismissed and claims spiral
‘We suspect that all the monies that are collected through the fuel levy are not being spent on the RAF as per the RAF Act,’ says Ngoako Mohlaloga, Association for the Protection of Road Accident Victims. Moneyweb
Jul 17, 2025•9 min0
Can FlySafair find common ground with pilots to prevent strike?
A pilot strike looms as FlySafair’s 5.7% wage increase is rejected by the union. SA hotels and kitchens under pressure to operate leaner, greener, and smarter. And, the Road Accident Fund board has been dissolved, but is it too little, too late, or just in time? Moneyweb
Jul 17, 2025•32 min0
[TOP STORY] Sahpra to halve medicine approval times to boost local manufacturing
‘It's certainly a start. There are a range of measures that the South African government needs to take in order to further industrialise the pharmaceutical sector and narrow the trade deficit,’ says Pharmisa chair, Dr Stavros Nicolaou. Moneyweb
Jul 16, 2025•8 min0
'NPA is collapsing in front of our eyes' - Breytenbach
Could scaling up rooftop solar ease South Africa’s power challenge? And the SA health regulatory authority commits to growing regional pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing. Moneyweb
Jul 16, 2025•34 min0
Labour law judgment: Free speech vs company culture
Gauteng is winning back some of Cape Town’s semigrants – a look at the drivers behind this move. Why returning to the office is good for your psyche. And, a new study reveals that women are still underrepresented on SA boards. Moneyweb
Jul 15, 2025•35 min0
[TOP STORY] New AI-powered visa system to boost SA tourism and investment
‘The electronic travel authorisation, which is going to be totally digital, and which will mean that within seconds, through AI, people will be able to receive their visas coming into South Africa,’ says Fedhasa chair, Rosemary Anderson. Moneyweb
Jul 14, 2025•8 min0
Security agencies under threat
Results from a global study show some African countries are thriving despite economic hardship. How ‘dark leadership’ is taking its toll on SA’s workforce. And, SA’s security services under threat – is the President being tough enough? Moneyweb
Jul 14, 2025•36 min0
[TOP STORY] SAPS crisis: Can Ramaphosa restore trust in law enforcement?
‘This is too serious. The looting of the state and the poor governance has reached levels that are really unprecedented,’ says Willem Els, Institute for Security Studies. Moneyweb
Jul 11, 2025•7 min0
Trade wars: What’s at stake for SA?
SA’s security sector is facing a crisis of confidence – what will the President’s next move be? And why Trump’s tariffs will hurt the SA farming community at large. Moneyweb
Jul 11, 2025•36 min0
[TOP STORY] Rugbynomics: What’s behind soaring Springbok ticket costs?
‘They want to maximise their profits. They do not necessarily want to fill up the stadiums. That's not their prime objective,’ says Dawie Roodt, chief economist at the Efficient Group. Moneyweb
Jul 10, 2025•9 min0
African call centres booming, despite the rise of AI
There’s been an outcry about the high ticket prices for Springbok games – but are they justified? Why eco-labels in their current form are not helping South Africans make more sustainable choices. And how tariff hikes are going to affect global supply chains. Moneyweb
Jul 10, 2025•35 min0
[TOP STORY] Political killings probe: Mkhwanazi mixed up messages between ministers
‘The information I got from police sources is that actually, Mkhwanazi muddled his ministers and the messages between Vusumuzi 'Cat' Matlala and the minister was the former minister, Cele,’ says veteran violence monitor, Mary de Haas. Moneyweb
Jul 09, 2025•9 min0
Transport minister charts new course for air travel
Truth and lies: Bombshell allegations against police minister over disbandment of political killings task team, what are the repercussions? And a look at what’s behind SA’s vinegar shortage. Moneyweb
Jul 09, 2025•34 min0
South Africans hungry for financial education
Why the environment minister is renewing his focus on Antarctica. A commentator says capitalism has declared war on young people in SA and why it’s time to fight back. And a look at how property investors are flocking to Mauritius. Moneyweb
Jul 08, 2025•32 min0
[TOP STORY] Foot-and-mouth disease disrupts SA’s beef market, exports suspended
‘We are positive that we’ve probably reached the peak in terms of prices and that we will see them coming down a little bit later in the year,’ says Dr Tracy Davids of the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy. Moneyweb
Jul 07, 2025•7 min0
SA commercial crime up 6%
A look at how the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is impacting beef prices and supply. An expert’s guide on brewing the perfect cup of tea. And, how local entrepreneurs are shaping Africa's fintech landscape. Moneyweb
Jul 07, 2025•32 min0
[TOP STORY] Expecting a big pay raise? What SA employees need to know
‘For the average employee who is going to get that average increase of about 5% to 6%, they may actually still be experiencing a higher real cost of living, which puts lots of pressure on budgets,’ says Lindiwe Sebesho, South African Reward Association. Moneyweb
Jul 04, 2025•8 min0
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