Key things to watch for in SA’s municipal elections
The ANC faces mounting pressure as frustrated voters head to the polls, with control of major metros hanging in the balance.
Democrats secure control of Congress in sharp rebuke of Trump
The incoming Congress is sure to investigate Trump, his administration and businesses and stymie his legislative agenda.
H&M opens 30th SA store in Paarl
The new Cape Winelands outlet created 22 jobs.
SA vehicle sales rise 10.4% as market targets 600 000 milestone
Higher interest rates and rising fuel costs continue to weigh on affordability.
Double tax agreements: What they do, and what they don’t – and why the difference matters
Double tax agreements can help prevent the same income from being taxed twice, but their protection is not automatic and depends on the domestic tax rules of each country.
R3.2bn and counting: The rising price of running SA’s elections
Political parties are also feeling the pressure, with effective campaigns estimated to cost between R50m and more than R300m.
Border? What border? This is what South Africa’s frontier with Zimbabwe looks like
Trucks, elephants, donkeys and humans cross the Limpopo River freely.
Sappi adds third-party renewable electricity to its energy mix
The partnership highlights the growing role of electricity traders in corporate procurement, as solar generation is now supplying one of South Africa's major industrial groups.
Potchefstroom property market draws young buyers and investors
A shortage of family homes below R1.5m and sustained demand for student accommodation are supporting activity, while a new medical school offers longer-term potential.
‘Business as usual’: Sizekhaya responds to National Lottery licence ruling
'The court found no fault whatsoever with the licence award or with Sizekhaya’s bid,' says Sizekhaya Holdings COO Fundi Sithebe.