Khuleko Siwele, Bloomberg on 07/01/2026

JSE market cap jumps above R8.17trn

The rand strengthened 14% against the greenback, boosting the stock index’s advance in dollar terms to 57%.

K Khuleko Siwele, Bloomberg
Mamokete Modiba, Claire Benit-Gbaffou, Sarah Charlton and Tanya Zack, The Conversation on 07/01/2026

Johannesburg has failed its informal traders

Policies are in place, but action is needed.

M Mamokete Modiba, Claire Benit-Gbaffou, Sarah Charlton and Tanya Zack, The Conversation
Marecia Damons, GroundUp on 06/01/2026

Future of SRD grant uncertain – National Treasury

Universal Basic Income Coalition says government’s proposals to link the grant to employment-related conditions could exclude eligible beneficiaries.

M Marecia Damons, GroundUp