The smell of napalm in the morning Can’t you just picture Donald Trump yesterday, scowling into the unfortunate mirror while mimicking Robert Duvall’s legendary line as the bare-chested Lt-Col Bill Kilgore… by Rob Rose March 2, 2026 Opinion·Politics
Why companies are the real winners in this year’s budget National Treasury has put forward the most company-focused set of tax proposals in at least a decade, which is crucial for faster growth… by Johan Fourie March 2, 2026 Economy & Markets·Opinion
South African foreign policy: vrot with contradiction South Africa’s stance on Iran is as predictable as it is hypocritical. Not least given the latest assault on Zimbabwe’s democratic laws… Ray HartleyGreg Mills March 2, 2026 Opinion·Politics
Real Politics: Hill-Lewis might just be the reset the DA needs The Cape Town mayor is the frontrunner to lead the DA. His governance record is strong – but broadening the party’s base won’t be… by Zukile Majova March 2, 2026 Opinion·Politics
The complaint economy Jono Hall reflects on bad service, online feedback culture and the strange inflation of modern complaining… by Jono Hall March 2, 2026 Opinion·Pleasure 2
The utility – and tragedy – of a boring budget South Africa’s increasingly low-grade ambitions are writ large in this week’s safe and cautious budget… by Tim Cohen February 27, 2026 Economy & Markets·Opinion
South African value legend on what he’s buying, and why fund management is broken John Biccard began his career at the dawn of the dot-com boom. He tells us how his fund has managed to outperform the JSE… by Giulietta Talevi February 27, 2026 Investing & Finance·Profile 5
Start investing before you’re ready With investing, uncertainty never disappears. But waiting for the right time is an even bigger risk… by Greg B Davies February 25, 2026 Opinion·Personal Finance 1
Why AI and crypto are finally getting married AI and crypto have been solving different problems. Now they’re solving each other’s – and the internet will never be the same… by Steven Boykey Sidley February 25, 2026 Opinion·Personal Finance
Why we need to think bigger about saving – EasyEquities South Africa does not have a speculation problem, it has a savings problem – and lifting the tax-free savings limit is a great place… by Charles Savage February 24, 2026 Investing & Finance·Opinion
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3 ‘Don’t trap our money’, say South Africa’s money managers May 29, 2026 Should the cap on retirement savings invested offshore be lowered…
4 Kganyago hikes rates — but bets are off from here May 29, 2026 The SARB hiked 25bps to 7% but debated 50 –…