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RAF in ICU on court crash The RAF is in ICU. Not only is its R8.3bn backlog denying victims compensation, but thousands of execution orders against it are now jamming… by Tim Cohen January 17, 2025 Economy & Markets·News
The Rupert empire stubs out its last smoke With Reinet’s R23bn sale of BAT shares, the Ruperts are out of the tobacco game. Is this the start of a bold new chapter… by Tim Cohen January 15, 2025 Investing & Finance
AI, Trump and China: Decoding 2025’s investment playbook How investors in South Africa should play the big themes of the year: AI, Trump and China (here’s looking at you, Naspers)… by Tim Cohen January 8, 2025 Investing & Finance·Opinion
The great Barloworld gambit The first sign the company was in play came in April. But it gave no indication CEO Dominic Sewela was a key player as… Giulietta TaleviTim Cohen December 20, 2024 Investing & Finance
RAF 1 – Discovery 0 The RAF has trounced Discovery in a bitter court dispute over its refusal to compensate accident victims covered by medical aid… by Tim Cohen December 19, 2024 News
Just legalise it! South Africa should be at the forefront of the global cannabis trade. But too many restrictions are hobbling local farmers… by Tim Cohen December 13, 2024 Economy & Markets·News
RAF: Bankrupt but cash flush The RAF is in dire financial straits. It’s seen a huge reduction in the number of claims settled, and an explosion in total outstanding… by Tim Cohen December 6, 2024 News
Municipal meltdown: Now it’s workers’ pensions at risk South Africa’s municipalities are in arrears with employee pension payments, underscoring a huge governance problem at the local level… by Tim Cohen November 29, 2024 Investing & Finance·News
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