For De Beers, are diamonds really forever? Between lab-grown diamonds and the frailty of consumers in China, natural diamonds have been on the wane. De Beers has a plan to turn that around… February 14, 2025 by Rob Rose Investing & Finance
The déjà vu deficit: Keeping South Africa on the budget tightrope February 14, 2025 by Tim Cohen Economy & Markets
Cat-in-the-hat Donald puts Cyril in a corner February 14, 2025 by Shirley de Villiers Opinion·Politics
News Black mine boss rips into Mantashe’s ‘contaminated pen’ February 13, 2025 by Rob Rose A mine owner has scored a legal blow against Mantashe, with the court suspending government’s decision to cancel his mining right…
Investing & Finance·Opinion AI boom, equity bust ahead? February 13, 2025 by Chris Eddy When an innovation wave hits, investors assume today’s leaders will reap the rewards indefinitely. DeepSeek shows that’s not necessarily true…
News·Opinion South Africa’s Potomac collision is waiting February 12, 2025 by Guy Leitch The failure of Air Traffic Navigation Services, the South African Weather Service and Acsa is creating a perfect storm for aviation in SA.…
Politics Making America corrupt again February 12, 2025 by Ann Crotty It’s open season for bribes and bad actors now that Donald Trump has decided to suspend the foreign corrupt practices act of 1977…
Politics Why Trump hearts Elon February 12, 2025 by Vernon Wessels AI, tech and info wars shape US dominance as South Africa gets caught in the crossfire of Trump’s ambitions to Make America Great Again…
Strauss & Co X Currency Strauss & Co: Art Week in Cape Town, February 2025 February 12, 2025 by Strauss & Co Strauss & Co’s ‘Perspectives on Africa’ is a journey through modern and contemporary art…
Investing & Finance Falling off BHP’s dance card makes ‘zero difference’ to Anglo February 10, 2025 by Rob Rose Reports that BHP has cooled on the prospect of buying Anglo American make no difference to Anglo’s strategy, says CEO Duncan Wanblad…
Energy & ESG·Opinion Why Barloworld’s CEO should be benched February 10, 2025 by Ann Crotty Whatever way you cut it, managing Barloworld would be a lot more straightforward for all if CEO Dominic Sewela was parked on the bench…
Economy & Markets·Opinion Gaps in the SARB’s inflation-targeting debate February 10, 2025 by Daan Steenkamp The Reserve Bank seeks a lower inflation target, but weak research, rising costs and flawed data stand in the way. Swift government reforms are key…
Economy & Markets·News Transnet seeks R50bn bailout February 7, 2025 by Tim Cohen Transnet is looking to government to help it manage its debt burden and lure the private sector…
Economy & Markets Donald Trump vs BEE February 7, 2025 by Vernon Wessels Trump’s opposition to race-based policies puts renewed scrutiny on South Africa’s transformation drive…
Investing & Finance Inside the PwC report: What really brought Steinhoff to its knees February 7, 2025 Rob RoseandamaBhunganeandFinancial Mail Steinhoff hid the 7,000-page report into its dirty dealings for seven years. That report carefully details the retailer’s fall from grace…
Pleasure What we’re drinking this week: WCellar’s top 10 South African wines of the moment February 14, 2025 by Sarah Buitendach The Woolies drinks team have put together a cracking list of exceptional local wines that you really should investigate…
Pleasure Books and boerie rolls: A guide to losing your way (on purpose) February 11, 2025 by Jono Hall Cellphones, smart watches and Google have taken the fun out of getting lost. But it’s still the best way to make new discoveries.…
Pleasure·Style & Luxury You smell divine! Five niche perfumes to discover now February 7, 2025 by Jo Buitendach Discover five extraordinary niche fragrance brands that elevate your scent game beyond big-name perfumes…
Pleasure Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Xolisa Dyeshana February 7, 2025 by Sarah Buitendach Xolisa Dyeshana talks pickleball, art, Nintendo, and the quivering voice that put off his high school crush!…
Pleasure What we’re drinking this week: Fryer’s Cove Sauvignon Blanc February 7, 2025 by Sarah Buitendach A cool, crispy, sea-inspired sauvignon blanc? Yes, please!…
Art & Culture·Pleasure Mid-century clay, culture and creativity February 5, 2025 by Jo Buitendach Strauss & Co showcases Kalahari Studio’s fusion of modernism and South African cultural design in a new exhibition and auction…
Art & Culture·Pleasure Art of the week: ‘When Works Meet’ at Stevenson Gallery January 31, 2025 by Bongo Mei-Money Stevenson Gallery’s current group show is a fascinating South African art history lesson…
Pleasure Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Camilla Berry January 31, 2025 by Sarah Buitendach The beauty expert and All Dolled Up founder talks parenting, sparkling art, and why Tom Cruise will always have a place in her heart…
Pleasure What we’re drinking this week: Cape Lightly Sparkling Canned Wines January 31, 2025 by Sarah Buitendach Woolies has introduced some fizz to its range of canned wines…
Opinion·Pleasure Waiting to exhale: Social media holds its breath January 30, 2025 by Jono Hall Ageing internet users will do anything for validation. Social media platforms will constantly find ways to slurp up that desperation for hearts and clicks.…
1 South Africa’s Potomac collision is waiting February 12, 2025 The failure of Air Traffic Navigation Services, the South African…
2 Why Barloworld’s CEO should be benched February 10, 2025 Whatever way you cut it, managing Barloworld would be a…
3 Black mine boss rips into Mantashe’s ‘contaminated pen’ February 13, 2025 A mine owner has scored a legal blow against Mantashe,…
4 Books and boerie rolls: A guide to losing your way (on purpose) February 11, 2025 Cellphones, smart watches and Google have taken the fun out…