Business
Cash crunch hobbles Sars fight against bootleggers
In its 2026/2027 annual performance plan, Sars highlights the growth of the illicit economy, with high-risk areas being tobacco, alcohol, fuel, gold and crypto-related activities
By Khulekani Magubane
FELIX DUBE | SCA orders Eskom to disclose R70bn coal and diesel contracts: why the ruling matters
This is a major victory for transparency in a sector that has long been marked by secrecy, financial instability and weak public trust, writes Felix Dube.
By The Conversation
Rising costs | Why you can’t let your insurance lapse now
These decisions, as important as they are, should not lead us to financial crisis in future.
By Sibongile Mashaba
Ramokgopa says hidden risks complicate just energy transition funding
Minister says exchange rate risks, fees and conditions cloud JETP funding value
By Khulekani Magubane
Standard Bank invests R1bn to enhance online business banking platform
SPONSORED | Upgrades strengthen reliability, usability, and security, giving clients more control for managing transactions, payroll, and working capital anytime, anywhere
SA’s inaugural National Transport Conference sets the agenda for growth and innovation
SPONSORED | Government, industry, innovators, and investors will unite to build a smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive transport system that drives economic growth and job creation
Discounts cut into Woolies’ profit
Retailer says promotional activity squeezed margins even as sales increased
By Nompilo Zulu
Discovery’s Vitality business reports explosive growth
The Discovery Group in 2024 merged its Vitality UK and Vitality Global into one business
By Kabelo Khumalo
BUDGET 2026 | R20bn tax relief as proposed increase is dropped
Improvements in tax collection help make up for reversal of R20bn increase
By Thando Maeko
BUDGET 2026 | Treasury declines health department’s call to phase out medical tax credits
Credits increased in line with inflation, contrary to health department's plan
By Tamar Kahn
BUDGET 2026 | Poor to still get R370 grant
Treasury increases all other welfare grants in line with inflation.
By Tamar Kahn
Budget targets R12bn in savings as Treasury moves to trim wage bill
Early retirement and payroll audits drive consolidation effort
By Tara Roos
WATCH | Tough approach in pipeline for local government in Budget Review
Government plans to deal with dysfunctional municipalities
By Linda Ensor
BUDGET 2026 | Good news for small businesses and savers
Good news for small businesses and savers
By Linda Ensor
Gold steady as traders brace for US inflation data
Metal is hardly changed in thin trading ahead of PCE report
By Reuters
