660 A high court judgment ruled that CoJ’s reclassification of non-sectional title properties was inconsistent with legislation and by-laws. The High Court in Johannesburg has found that the City of Johannesburg (CoJ)…
Category: Business
Trump orders tariffs on dozens of countries in push to reshape global trade
532 Trump’s tariffs have raised fears of inflation and other economic fallout in the US. President Donald Trump ordered the reimposition of tariffs on dozens of trading partners ob Thursday – his…
South African farmers on the frontline of US tariff hikes
634 As winter clouds gathered above South Africa’s prime wine-producing Robertson valley, the mood has been sombre ahead of new US tariffs of 30% due to come into force next week. Much…
Employed South Africans working hard for financial freedom
617 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…
Haven’t filed your tax return yet? Here’s how to avoid mistakes
476 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
555 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
544 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
461 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
525 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
417 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…