Business

Tax wealthiest to end rip-off Britain, says Green leader
Zack Polanski sets out a new direction for the Green Party in his first conference speech as leader.

What employers need to know about South Africa’s new parental leave laws
Legal experts have warned employers in South Africa to immediately review their parental leave policies to align with changes to the laws.

Plan for South African companies to pay 3% of revenue for BEE
A plan that allows for companies to pay 3% of their gross revenue to automatically qualify for level-3 BEE has grabbed the attention of South Africa’s government.

Major shopping mall in South Africa set for huge opening next month
Somerset Mall is undergoing a massive revamp, with several new stores opening next month.

Diverse mix of corporate real estate on the auction block
With assets ranging from apartment blocks and schools to service stations, retail centres and warehouses, the auction offers opportunities across every major property sector.

The rand should be as low as R11 to the US dollar
The South African rand is far weaker than it should be, with its fair value potentially as low as R11.30 to the US dollar.

Absa launches Travel Hub with up to 100% flight discounts
New digital booking feature in the Absa Banking App offers Rewards members instant savings of up to 100% on base fare.

Huge changes for parental leave in South Africa
The Constitutional Court of South Africa has confirmed a groundbreaking ruling that changes the way parental leave works in the country.

Why South Africa’s top companies love advertising on BusinessTech
BusinessTech is the preferred place for South Africa’s top companies to advertise, thanks to its influential audience of business decision-makers.

Petrol price joy for South Africa
Fuel price recoveries are kicking off the new month on the front foot, putting motorists in good stead for the coming weeks, and sparking hope for petrol price cuts in November.

Renault customers told to be vigilant after data hack
The warning comes after a company that looks after data for the carmaker was hacked.

Trevor Manuel’s warning for South Africa
Old Mutual Chairman Trevor Manuel has warned South Africans about an investment scam that uses a Deepfake of him.

Small steps, big gains – How South African accountants are using AI today
CA Assistant allows professionals to streamline routine tasks while maintaining compliance with local regulations and reporting standards.

Date set for South African billionaire’s R7.2 billion deal to buy private school giant
Capitec billionaire Jannie Mouton’s trust has set the date and provided further details on his plan to buy out JSE-listed Curro.

Business Talk – Glacier by Sanlam’s Sherwin Govender outlines the biggest mistakes new investors make
Sherwin Govender is the Business Development Manager for Glacier by Sanlam and a strong advocate for early investing for a secure future.

Taxpayer bailouts save the day for Eskom
Economists have noted that without the R64 billion taxpayer bailout, Eskom would have had a massive shortfall in 2025.