Democracy needs a strong middle class. South Africa doesn’t have one A larger middle class isn’t just good economics. It’s a strong foundation for a healthy democracy. South Africa should take note… by Thomas Brennan July 8, 2026 Economy & Markets·Opinion
Don’t let fear of failure stop you in your tracks Good investing means getting comfortable with uncertainty. Back your research, buy some, and let confidence grow with experience… by Simon Brown July 8, 2026 Opinion·Personal Finance
How AI is impacting crypto As demand for everything AI-related increases, crypto markets are once again the canary in the coal mine… by Christo de Wit July 8, 2026 Opinion·Personal Finance
PODCAST: ‘ListenUP!’ – festooned with festivities The Durban July, opera, the Soccer World Cup – it’s all here, as Tim Cohen and Mark Barnes are joined by Currency’s Sarah Buitendach… Tim CohenMark Barnes July 7, 2026 Opinion·Pods
Gibs: leading for the new workforce What the multigenerational, AI-driven workplace means for executive education.… by Pravashen Pillay July 7, 2026 Business·Partner Content
Why the ANC likes joblessness stats Oddly, they allow the party to continue pretending to be the champion of the poor… by Tim Cohen July 6, 2026 Economy & Markets·Opinion 1
The gorging gormless: the root cause of illegal immigration The real failure isn’t at South Africa’s borders – it’s Pretoria’s silence at authoritarianism in neighbouring states… Ray HartleyGreg Mills July 6, 2026 Opinion·Politics 1
SpaceX’s record IPO and the real value of business brands A company’s brand is no longer simply a marketing tool, as the valuation of Elon Musk’s SpaceX deftly shows… by Jeremy Sampson July 6, 2026 Investing & Finance·Opinion
Dada’s back in the mix. Yes, really Joburg’s decline under Dada Morero makes his return to the ANC mayoral candidate shortlist hard to justify… by Shirley de Villiers July 6, 2026 Opinion·Politics
PODCAST: Untapping the business potential of South Africa’s academic research South Africa has the ideas. What’s stopping more of them becoming global companies? Michael Avery and Wayne Stocks dig in… by Michael Avery July 6, 2026 Opinion·Pods
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