Vat so 2.0 (or 0.5, twice) – but DA still holds out
Budget 2.0 was finally tabled, with VAT still going up, but by only 0.5 percentage points a year over two years. The DA, however,…
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Budget reaction: ‘An exercise in futility’
Is this simply a stale budget dressed as bold reform? VAT is rising, workers will take home less pay, and the economy is still…
All eyes on Godongwana as Doge-style cuts mooted
South Africa faces devastating consequences if its budget fails again. Critics want a US-like Doge to slash bureaucracy.…
Google’s R500m news payout: Fair or extortion?
South African regulators want Google to cough up for local media’s decline – but is it really to blame?…
Tame inflation gives South Africans breathing room
South Africa’s consumers have more spending power thanks to low(ish) inflation and higher salary increases…
Jobs crisis: Call the private sector
SA’s job growth is stalling. Government can’t hire its way out – only the private sector can drive real change. But will its policies…
Transnet seeks R50bn bailout
Transnet is looking to government to help it manage its debt burden and lure the private sector…
Reality check: Why you could be working until 80
Think you’ll retire at 65? Think again. Most South Africans will be working till 80. You need smarter, more tax-efficient savings. Companies can help,…
The Expropriation Act bogeyman: It’s not as bad as you think
The new law is no panacea for the state’s glacial pace on land reform…
The exit interview … with Astral’s Chris Schutte
Astral’s Chris Schutte is a straight-talking CEO. He spoke to Currency about chickens, John Steenhuisen and doing business in SA…
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Ban Ki-moon’s (overly) simple fix for South Africa
The former UN secretary-general says South Africa should focus on…
The utility – and tragedy – of a boring budget
South Africa’s increasingly low-grade ambitions are writ large in this…
The surprising firsts that shaped Joburg
Here’s a little history of Joburg’s earliest architectural and cultural…
Eight questions for the interesting and interested: Sahil Harilal
Charles Greig Jewellery’s marketing manager, Sahil Harilal, on art, fashion,…
