Business

The South African artist who set a world record by selling a painting for R245 million
A painting by South African artist Marlene Dumas sold at a new record for a living female artist.

Reserve Bank cuts interest rates by 25 points
The Reserve Bank has brought some relief to South Africans, voting to cut rates by 25 basis points.

The best-run city in South Africa for three years in a row
The latest report on local government Audit outcomes shows that only one major metro received a clean audit.

Simon Jack: Tariff ruling doesn’t really change US-UK deal
The news has grabbed attention, but the impact on the UK economy could be minimal.

Fight to block petrol tax increase for June
The EFF has filed court papers in a bid to halt a proposed increase in fuel levies, the latest twist in a months-long tussle over the annual budget.

One goverment agency paying R133,000 for a single parking space over 5 years
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is paying R18.6 million over five years for parking bays at its offices in Cape Town.

Unlock your potential at Enterprises University of Pretoria
Embrace the power of skills development and industry insights at Enterprises University of Pretoria.

Another 100 businesses shut their doors in South Africa
South Africa has seen another 109 business liquidations in the month of April 2025, taking the total number of closures to 482 for the year so far.

SPAR selling two businesses in Europe
SPAR is expecting its earnings to tank as it continues its exit from Europe – but continuing operations are still in the black.

Can farmers still ‘go green’ without grants?
One family says the public is willing to pay more for beef produced on traditional pastures.