South Africa is wasting its most important resource
By failing to grow the economy fast enough to absorb South Africa’s labour force, the country is wasting its most important resource.
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Trump warns some Americans may die amid US strikes in Iran
President Donald Trump said on Saturday the US had begun “major combat operations” in Iran, warning there may be US casualties
Iran hits US Gulf base in retaliation against attacks on Tehran
US President Donald Trump warned members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard to lay down their arms or face ‘certain death’.
R100 billion spent on BEE skills development and nothing to show for it
Minister Parks Tau said that with the number of companies contributing to BEE skills development programmes, if BEE were working, South Africa would not have a critical skills gap.
Seven households compete for one affordable home in South Africa
Despite recent tax relief, a severe shortage of lower-priced housing persists, with more than seven South African households competing for every formal property in the lowest price band.
WATCH LIVE | John Steenhuisen addresses DA East Cape provincial congress
Outgoing national leader John Steenhuisen is delivering the keynote address at the DA Eastern Cape provincial congress in Gqeberha on Saturday
South African shopping centre gets a R75 million makeover
Growthpoint Properties is investing R75 million to redevelop Edgars at the Walmer Park Shopping Centre in Gqeberha.
Soweto derby: stage set for crunch clash between Chiefs and Pirates at FNB Stadium
Kaizer Chiefs host Orlando Pirates in their huge Betway Premiership clash at a sold-out FNB Stadium on Saturday as the two old foes battle for vital league points
Middle East Conflict: Israel and US launch strikes on Iran
An Israeli defence official said the operation had been planned for months in coordination with Washington, and that the launch date was decided weeks ago.
Hidden tax on petrol in South Africa increased for first time in 5 years
The fuel levy that supports the Road Accident Fund has been raised for the first time in five years, only months after mismanagement and dysfunction were uncovered in the RAF
South Africa is sitting on a ticking time bomb
Economist Dawie Roodt said that although South Africa has turned the corner, it is not out of the woods yet, and its finances remain a ticking time bomb.
Cheaper electricity the last hope for 1,500 jobs in South Africa
South Africa has offered Glencore’s ferrochrome smelting venture and Samancor Chrome’s operations cheaper electricity in a bid to save jobs.
The SA Government wanted to reduce unemployment to 6%, but it increased to 33%
The South African Government’s National Development Plan 2030 planned to reduce unemployment from 24.9% to 6%. However, it increased to over 30%.
One man warned South Africa about the water crisis 20 years ago
Dr Anthony Turton warned 20 years ago that South Africa was facing a water crisis. Instead of being praised for his foresight, he was suspended.
Jetour T2 is really not a pretender
It’s probably been one of the most hyped cars of the year and it’s very difficult to argue against it because it does everything right