Eskom boss says South Africa’s hopes of ending load shedding fall on the private sector; Unions want Gordhan on the Eskom wage issue; South Africa’s former lottery boss has R25 million home seized; and Shoprite faces a headache after it was hacked and customer data was stolen.Energy, HeadlineRead More
In 2021, South Africa had a population of approximately 60.5 million people. Although some people resided in institutions such as hospitals and old age homes, the country had an estimated 18 million households, with an average household size of 3.34 persons.Government, HeadlineRead More
A significant number of South African companies are still not paying minimum wage to their workers, despite mandatory changes and increases over the past year.Finance, HeadlineRead More
National Treasury acting director-general Ismail Momoniat has provided a breakdown of the government’s plans for a new the two-pot retirement system, governance of umbrella funds and changes to existing regulations.Finance, Headline, Webber WentzelRead More
South African investors should look at maximising their offshore exposure at all times, in a diversified portfolio of equities, says Magda Wierzycka.Finance, Headline, Magda WierzyckaRead More
South Africa’s power utility said most of its workforce is in place, despite some ongoing demonstrations that started last week after a breakdown in wage negotiations, though generation capacity has yet to improve.Energy, Eskom, HeadlineRead More
Civil society Outa has called for an extension of South Africa’s R1.50 petrol tax relief as the country faces another steep fuel increase in July. Energy, HeadlineRead More
Recent events like the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the demand for digital insurance products and accelerated the development of customised offerings by traditional and digital-only insurers.Industry News, Standard BankRead More
The South Africa National Roads Agency (Sanral) has announced emergency repairs on the N3.Motoring, Headline, SanralRead More
South Africa is still not addressing the root causes behind the decline in the number of learners taking mathematics or the decline in the pass rate of those who do choose the subject, says professor Rashied Small, SAIPA executive: Centre of Future Excellence.Business, Headline, South African Institute of Professional AccountantsRead More
