135 companies shutting down in South Africa just the tip of the iceberg
While fewer businesses are being liquidated in South Africa, there are still signs of increased strain across businesses in South Africa.
Business
Ramaphosa responds to United States plan to open the floodgates for American companies to enter South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has backed plans to boost America’s corporate presence in SA.
Major South African city looted, and South Africa falls in critical world ranking
Here are the five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 10 April.
How families can get crisis support to heat homes
A crisis fund is going to support community groups who help people struggling to heat their homes.
Furniture poverty on the rise, charity says
The Harrogate-based charity warns donations of furniture are falling while demand continues to grow.
Thailand seizes R4.26 billion in assets – including those of a South African businessman
Thai authorities seized assets worth 8.3 billion baht (R4.26 billion) belonging to people behind an alleged money-laundering network linked to transnational cyber scam operations in Cambodia.
Shoppers feel crunch as price of produce climbs
The conflict in the Middle East is impacting the price of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in the UK.
TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.
EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
The EU’s much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
Two South African brothers who went from a small container shop to an international giant
Stephan and Petrus Bredell have quickly grown the Plato brand from a container store Centurion into one of South Africa’s largest coffee companies.
Jo Malone hopes ‘sense will prevail’ in lawsuit over her name
The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.
Plan to blacklist more South African companies – with 52 already confirmed
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has reiterated his department’s clampdown on non-compliant contractors.
Income tax warning for taxpayers who choose to stay in South Africa
South African taxpayers face the possibility of higher taxes in the future as the tax base continues to shrink, mainly due to skilled individuals leaving the country.