How much you need to earn to live a comfortable life in Cape Town
A family of four living in Cape Town would need an estimated monthly take-home income of at least R45,000 and R55,000 to live comfortably.
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Businesses going after South Africa’s R900 billion economy should be worried
The Competition Commission’s report on rural and township economies could be the basis for major regulatory action in the sector.
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Make or break for the South African Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank is under intense scrutiny following the decision to lower the inflation target to 3%.
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The one group that can fix South Africa
South Africa needs to empower a single major sector to boost economic performance and reduce unemployment rates.
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Important information about severe weather coming to South Africa
South Africa could face another period of severe weather over the coming months as forecasts point to one of the strongest El Niño events in decades.
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South Africa not out of the woods
Despite hopes that the United States and Iran are moving towards an end to their conflict, South African consumers remain under severe strain.
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Severe weather update for South Africa
AgriBiz chief economist Wandile Sihlobo says the looming super-El Niño’s impact on South Africa could be mitigated.
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The man who got paid R86.5 million to make private school cheaper in South Africa
Roy Douglas earned over R86.5 million in nine years as CEO of a major South African private education company, aiming to make private education more affordable for families.
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5 days away from disaster
The City of Johannesburg’s cash coverage has slipped to around 5 days—and declining—against the National Treasury’s norm of one to three months.
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Reality check for South Africa
While oil prices are crashing, fuel prices are receding, and market sentiment is turning positive once more, South Africans should not be lulled into a false sense of security.