Why budgeting works – and how AI makes it stick Budgeting predicts financial health more than education or income. Here’s why the habit matters – and how AI makes it easier to keep… by Thomas Brennan April 8, 2026 Opinion·Personal Finance
PODCAST: The war and the markets What will the effects and consequences be for the conflicts developing in the Middle East? And what does Machiavelli have to do with it?… Tim CohenMark Barnes April 8, 2026 Opinion·Pods
Don’t let April be another wasted tax-free savings month South Africa’s savings culture is improving – but TFSA investors are still making the same mistakes… by Daryll Welsh April 8, 2026 Opinion·Personal Finance
Real Politics: the ANC rebels out to kill the GNU A growing anti-unity government faction inside the ANC is gaining ground and could destabilise national politics before the 2027 conference… by Zukile Majova April 7, 2026 Opinion·Politics 1
PODCAST: Trump’s America: The mess is the point It’s clear something has to change right now – but whether it’s changing for the better is still up in the air.… by Robyn Curnow April 7, 2026 Opinion·Pods
How crime became the biggest threat to South Africa’s economy Will Ramaphosa meet the challenge posed by a cocktail of police corruption revelations and gun-for-hire hits on lawyers and whistleblowers?… by Rob Rose April 6, 2026 News·Opinion
Some driving lessons for auto policymakers South Africa’s vehicle industry is running on fumes as the government struggles to get out of neutral… by Tim Cohen April 6, 2026 News·Opinion
PODCAST: Sharp Sharp: Your weekly politics primer Scrolla.Africa and Currency have joined forces to bring you ‘Sharp Sharp’, a new weekly podcast on South African politics, money and power.… Rob RoseZukile Majova April 6, 2026 Opinion·Pods
The gravy train economics of CEO pay If executive pay is meant to reward performance, why do so many CEOs earn more when their companies make less?… by Ruby Delahunt April 3, 2026 Analysis·Investing & Finance 1
Iran has been threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz for years – it’s a key part of Tehran’s defence strategy It’s no surprise Iran has leveraged its control of the all-important strait; it’s been doing it for years… by Arshin Adib-Moghaddam April 3, 2026 Analysis·News
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