247 South Africans are known for their resilience which is confirmed by a survey that shows they still work hard for their financial freedom. Employed South Africans are working hard for their…
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Haven’t filed your tax return yet? Here’s how to avoid mistakes
250 Tax season does not have to be a stressful time if you approach it the right way and ensure you do not make common mistakes. It is tax season, which means…
Rand weakest in 3 months, thousands of jobs in danger
245 The confirmed US tariff on South Africa that will apply from 7 August is bad news for the South African economy, rand and jobs. After the White House announced new tariffs…
Weekly economic wrap: all about the tariffs
209 The week had good and bad news for South Africans with a 25 basis point cut in the repo rate but a US tariff of 30%. It was a busy economic…
Good news for GDP: Manufacturing PMI reaches above 50 points, but employment levels still weak
218 A score above 50 indicates the sector is growing, while a score below 50 means it is shrinking. Manufacturing PMI in July 2025 has reached above the 50 point mark and…
System failure hits South Africa’s busiest airport
246 Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS), a state-owned company, said on Friday that there has been a “systems failure” at OR Tambo International Airport that disrupting flights. OR Tambo is South…
Half of SMEs may not survive the next year without urgent help
196 The report shows that only one in four businesses is growing, meaning there is significant vulnerability in the sector. The small and medium enterprise (SME) sector in South Africa is…
The average cost of a data breach in South Africa
297 The cost of a data breach in South Africa has declined slightly to R44.1-million, according to a new research report from IBM. The company said in a statement on Friday that…
Experts dismiss Taiwan chip threat as low risk to South Africa
227 A TSCM fabrication plant in Taiwan The apparent threat by Taiwanese officials to impose microchip export restrictions on South Africa is likely unenforceable. Most of the electronic equipment sold in South…
US tariff of 30% confirmed for SA but negotiations continue, president says
219 The confirmation of the US tariff is bad news for citrus farmers, who had earlier pleaded with the president to at least secure a pause in the tariffs. The White House…