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
PODCAST: ‘Nothing Works but the People’ – bus drivers Pheladi Sethusa’s new podcast does a dive into South African work and workers, focusing on bus drivers this week… by Currency News April 2, 2026 Opinion·Pods
Iran: The strategic winners and losers, so far Who’s likely to benefit in the US-Iran war? Greg Mills and Ray Hartley analyse the balance sheet… Greg MillsRay Hartley April 2, 2026 Analysis·News
How to use credit before it uses you Credit is neither good nor bad – it’s a tool. South Africa’s debt crisis shows what happens when it’s used in the wrong way… by Thomas Brennan April 1, 2026 Opinion·Personal Finance
PODCAST: Patrice Motsepe for president! Mark Barnes and Tim Cohen gallop through the week’s events, offering thoughts, opinions, and perspectives on South African and international affairs.… Tim CohenMark Barnes April 1, 2026 Opinion·Pods
In defence of doing nothing: The case for cash Cash can feel useless in bull markets, but in downturns it preserves capital, provides liquidity and gives investors the freedom to act rather than… by Nico Marais April 1, 2026 Opinion·Personal Finance 2
Zille at 39% for Jozi, ANC voters want Motsepe Patrice Motsepe looks like a shoo-in for the ANC presidency come its electoral conference in 2027 – should he opt to run… by Rob Rose March 30, 2026 Opinion·Politics
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