Economy & Energy
South Africa faces industrial gas shortage by 2028
South Africa faces economic risk as the Mozambique gas supply is expected to end, putting jobs and key industries under threat.
Heystek won’t bring even 1 cent back to South Africa
Investment strategist Magnus Heystek will keep funds offshore, citing stronger growth abroad over South Africa.
Koeberg unit 2 hits 365 days continuous operation
Koeberg Unit 2 achieves 365 days continuous operation, boosting reliability, stability, and cleaner energy supply.
Overstrand: Why your electricity bill keeps climbing
Full COS study reveals tariff restructuring, rising fixed charges, and concerns over fairness, transparency, and legality
Middle East conflict hits Western Cape trade and farming
Middle East conflict disrupts Western Cape exports, raises farming costs, and creates uncertainty for producers.
China’s fatigue with investment in Africa
China reduces African investment as debt risks rise, signalling shift toward cautious, selective engagement strategies.
Quotas under fire: Sakeliga and NEASA lead the fight against immoral Employment Equity
Businesses brace for prolonged resistance and legal battles over South Africa’s race-based hiring quotas.
Hill‑Lewis and Mamdani: Squeezing the Middle Class
Comparing two ‘cities of hope’ and how rising property costs force the stretched middle class to carry the burden.
Thinking clearly about South Africa’s economy
Poland embraced market reforms after communism. South Africa chose state expansion, producing starkly different economic outcomes.
N2 Safety Summit announced as Freedom Front Plus responds to Police Minister on highway security
Freedom Front Plus disputes police minister’s opposition to N2 safety wall ahead of 2026 summit.
Cape Town’s 2025 R2.2 billion debt write-off: who really pays the price?
Cape Town repeatedly writes off municipal debt while rising tariffs place growing financial pressure on paying residents.
R70m uncollectable debt at Garden Route district municipality
Garden Route Municipality faces R69.9 million in bad debts, irregular spending, and Knysna property dispute risks.