The Liz Truss theory of municipal finance Nearly half of South Africa’s local councils are presenting budgets based on huge helpings of unrealistic hope… by Tim Cohen July 20, 2026 News·Opinion
The week ahead: Monetary policy and Phala Phala Mark your calendar: here is the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief July 20, 2026 News
Inside the PIC’s meltdown PIC CEO Patrick Dlamini’s suspension has reignited questions over governance, politics and accountability at the R3.6-trillion asset manager… Rob RoseRuby DelahuntVernon Wessels July 17, 2026 News
Decoding retailers’ silence over on-demand drivers While retailers are keen to tout the success of on-demand delivery services, they’re reticent on details of driver legality and employment precarity… Ann CrottyEnzokuhle Sabela July 17, 2026 News
Satellite internet: orbiting the obvious From Telkom’s SpaceStream to Starlink, internet connectivity technology has evolved. South African politics hasn’t… by Tim Cohen July 17, 2026 News·Opinion
South Africa, we are in terminal trouble The country is being forced to reset its ambitions at lower levels than we’d like, and the hour is getting late… by Mark Barnes July 16, 2026 News·Opinion
De Beers mothballs Venetia as diamond crisis deepens The decision comes at an awful time for Anglo CEO Duncan Wanblad, as appetite to buy the miner’s diamond assets fizzles out… by Tim Cohen July 14, 2026 Investing & Finance·News
US, Iran trade claims over control of Strait of Hormuz US and Iran have each asserted that they control the Strait of Hormuz after another heavy exchange of fire… by Associated Press July 14, 2026 News
De Beers fails to dazzle as more buyers withdraw A consortium led by former CEO Bruce Cleaver has withdrawn from the auction, as pressure on the diamond market intensifies… by Tim Cohen July 13, 2026 Investing & Finance·News 2
The week ahead: Idac under the Madlanga microscope Mark your calendar: here is the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief July 13, 2026 News
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