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There has been an ongoing narrative that there is a shortage of artisans in South Africa. Some in the industry may argue that the issue is not the lack of artisans but rather that qualified artisans are unable to find employment.In efforts of addressing the issue of a shortage of qualified…

Attacq, the JSE-listed REIT that has Waterfall City as a key development focus, lifted its interim dividend a hefty 46.7% to 44 cents a share and has revised its guidance upward for the full year.Distributable income per share (DIPS) was up 49.1% to 55 cents, and CEO Jackie van Niekerk…

As South Africa grapples with sluggish economic growth and an alarming rise in national debt, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is under increasing pressure to make a critical decision regarding the nation’s fiscal future.With a staggering R60 billion budget shortfall looming, discussions around a potential increase to the Value-Added Tax (VAT)…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has thrown its weight behind the South African government, stressing the urgent need for structural reforms and adjustments in the public sector wage bill to stimulate economic growth.This advisory comes as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to present the 2025 Budget Review, amid tough measures…

The South African rand strengthened against the dollar on Tuesday, buoyed by rising precious metal prices and global economic jitters, as markets awaited Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s much-anticipated Budget Speech.As Godongwana prepares to take the podium, analysts and investors alike are watching for signals on how South Africa will balance…

By Miyelani HoleniA national budget is often dismissed as a series of promises and colossal figures recited by a country’s Minister of Finance. Yet, for many South Africans, the annual budget represents a transformative instrument that can be used to redress historical injustices, create job opportunities and secure a more equitable future.A “good budget” tackles healthcare, housing,…

Andrew BahlmannBalancing South Africa's national budget must prioritise pro-business growth with a shift to tax policies that stimulate economic growth without sacrificing essential public services.South Africa’s government, like many others, can often be inefficient in how it allocates funds. This includes high administrative costs, duplicated programme and inefficiencies in state-owned enterprises…

Banele GinidzaThe Road Accident Fund (RAF) is facing a serious crash with the escalating number of road accident claims far exceeding its ability to pay into the foreseeable future.This comes as the fuel levy receipts are barely able to meet the entity's mounting debts while an accounting standards dispute with…

South Africa’s Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector is showing signs of resilience amid a turbulent global backdrop, posting a 1.2% recovery in February after a shaky start to the year."This positive return outpaced the broader equity market, which remained flat at 0.0%, and the bond market, which posted a…

Clientèle, a South African financial services group, reported a steady performance for the six months ended December 31, 2024, a period shaped by the consolidation of 1Life Insurance, acquired with regulatory approval on July 14, 2024.The group flagged tough times for customers, saying: “Currently, our market continues to experience difficult…