One of South Africa’s world-class state companies went from hero to zero
Fifteen years ago, Transnet was widely regarded as one of South Africa’s strongest state-owned enterprises.
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Iconic South African industry goes from best to one of the worst in the world
South Africa’s mining sector, once one of the strongest in the world, has steadily declined to become a global underperformer.
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One deal South Africa has to make
South Africa’s economy is starting to turn a corner, but economists warn of risks ahead—and one policy the country needs to nail down for success.
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Andre de Ruyter is back home with a new job
Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has returned to South Africa and is working within the renewable energy sector.
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Magnus Heystek’s advice to anyone choosing to stay in South Africa
Magnus Heystek says that South Africa is a phenomenal country in many respects, but those staying should make the right choices and protect their wealth.
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Big change coming for smoking in South Africa
New smoking laws being processed by parliament could force tobacco brands to use standardised packaging. But there’s a big problem.
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The death spiral South Africa urgently needs to escape
South Africa’s municipal electricity debt crisis is often reduced to failing councils, weak billing systems, political interference, and a culture of non-payment. But the truth is more complicated.
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10.5% electricity price hike shock for South Africa
South Africans are on the hook to pay Eskom an additional R76 billion, which could see the planned price hikes for 2026 almost double.
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Dawie Roodt warns of the one weapon the United States can still use against South Africa
Renowned economist Dawie Roodt says that South Africa is incredibly vulnerable to geopolitical alignments and that the United States still has one ‘big stick’ it can use against it.
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Good news for complexes and estates in South Africa
A recent Gauteng High Court ruling provides relief for community schemes during legal battles.