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BEE under siege in South Africa
While most South Africans support a racially representative workforce, they also say that hiring should be merit-based and that BEE has gone too far and race categories do more harm than good.

Best news for South Africa’s economy in 14 years
South African business confidence surged to its highest level since 2011 in November, boosted by a tourism boom.

Boost for South Africa’s business confidence
A barometer of South African business confidence surged in November, but the organisation that compiles the data cautioned against reading too much into it.

7 Business Trends Your SME Can Benefit From in the Year Ahead
As we head toward 2026, South African SMEs face an increasingly competitive and fast-moving online environment.

New R1 billion amusement park coming to major South African city
Durban is set for a major tourism boost with a R1 billion redevelopment of the old Funworld site into a new beachfront amusement park.

The fall of Uvira is a turning point in the DRC conflict
The city’s capture by M23 means neighbouring Burundi, an ally of the DRC government, now shares a border with an area controlled by the rebels, escalating the risk of cross-border conflict

R161 million taxpayer-funded UIF scandal in South Africa
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), together with specialised South African Police Service (SAPS) units, is conducting a large-scale search and seizure operation across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

BEE has made white people in South Africa richer and less dependent on the state – Ernst Roets
Commentator Ernst Roets argues that the introduction of BEE prompted many white South Africans to become entrepreneurs due to a lack of other opportunities, which ironically made them wealthier and worsened inequalities.

The forgotten crisis crushing South Africa’s economy
South Africa’s political environment remains a significant constraint on economic growth, with it being a major reason why companies are hesitant to invest in the country.

South Africa given the cold shoulder
The U.S. will convene a meeting of officials from the Group of 20 major economies starting on Monday to kick off planning for next year without South Africa, when it holds the group’s rotating presidency.

Bafana Bafana news: Broos reinforces backroom staff for Afcon
Bafana Bafana and Hugo Broos are leaving no stone unturned as they gear up for the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

South Africa set to get a new municipality
This municipality is set to be split into two following the next local government elections.

Top 10 hidden gems in Kruger National Park: Lesser-known areas worth exploring
Plan a mix of drives, hides and at least one guided walk, to uncover your own favourite corner of Kruger.