
Trump says he will fire lead official on economic data as stocks shudder
The move comes as a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked fears about tariffs.
FRIDAY, 08 AUGUST 2025, 23:24
The move comes as a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked fears about tariffs.
The Supreme Court partially upholds an appeal from lenders, who had faced potentially paying compensation to millions of motorists.
The Transport Department has gazetted the official commencement dates for the AARTO system, including driving demerits, for 213 municipalities.
The Reserve Bank’s unilateral decision to lower its inflation target—bypassing the finance ministry—shocked analysts, and drew the ire of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.
Industry bodies and business representatives have urged the South African government to continue negotiating with the Trump administration to cut down the 30% tariff that will take effect in seven days.
The longest pilot strike in South African history has ended after 12 days of industrial action and lockout at FlySafair.
E Squared has released its 2024 Annual Impact Report, highlighting how catalytic capital, – particularly investments in infrastructure – is unlocking operational sustainability and attracting over R100 million in follow-on funding across its social enterprise portfolio.
The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index has increased despite fears over the global trade environment.
Founded in 2008, Laurium Capital has grown from R100 million to over R65 billion in assets under management, navigating global crises, volatile markets, and South Africa’s unique challenges.
The latest business liquidation statistics from Stats SA show that South Africa has seen another 130 businesses liquidated in June, bringing the total to over 750 in the first half of 2025.
A R105 million property that was owned by the Rupert family and Markus Jooste has hit the market.
Lobby group Afriforum has confirmed that it has instructed its lawyers to prepare legal action against the City of Cape Town over a newly-implemented ‘city cleaning levy’ that has riled up residents.