The Western Cape provincial government has proposed changes to South Africa’s driving laws to better protect workers and those being transported on the back of bakkies.Motoring, HeadlineRead More
Media and internet firm Naspers on Monday (27 June), reported strong revenue growth with profitability in core operations for the year ending March 2022, led by the group’s e-commerce portfolio which delivered revenue growth of 49% to $10.7 billion.Internet, Headline, Naspers, takealotRead More
The last week saw two significant developments that will, in different ways, change South Africa, says president Cyril Ramaphosa.Government, HeadlineRead More
Unlawful industrial action at various Eskom power stations has impacted planned maintenance and repairs, and at some stations, the full complement of workers has not reported for duty. As a result, stage 4 load shedding will continue to be implemented, says Eskom.Energy, Eskom, HeadlineRead More
Jobs portal CareerJunction has published its Employment Insights for May 2022, showing which job skills are most in-demand in South Africa right now.Business, CareerJunction, HeadlineRead More
The opening of international borders, relaxation of travel restrictions, resumption of international flights, widespread vaccination and reopening of in-campus classes by overseas universities are the major contributors to the increase in outbound traffic from South Africa this year.Lifestyle, Headline, VFS GlobalRead More
The ongoing war in Ukraine is costing South Africa billions in lost revenues and added costs, and trade officials are concerned that further widespread disruptions to the local economy are likely.Business, Headline, InvestecRead More
African National Congress (ANC) national chairperson Gwede Mantashe has warned over the ruling party’s potential loss of Gauteng in 2024, with the party’s top figures concerned that the threat of losing the country’s economic hub is real.Business Opinion, HeadlineRead More
Recent data from PayProp reveals which provinces owe the most money in rent.Property, Headline, Pay Prop, Seeff Property GroupRead More
The latest FNB/BER Building Confidence Index shows contractor confidence in South Africa rose to a more than five-year high in Q2 2022, primarily on the back of a work-from-home shift and the infrastructure damage caused by natural disasters in parts of the country.Business, Growthpoint Properties, HeadlineRead More
