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South African consumers face a looming hit at the checkout as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2025 Budget, tabled this week, introduces a 0.5% increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT).The move, dialled back from an initial 2% proposal, still threatens to drive up food prices and deepen the cost-of-living crisis, piling pressure…

In a time marked by uncertainty, South Africa's citrus industry stands on the brink of significant growth. This crucial message found its platform during the 5th Citrus Summit held by the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) in Gqeberha from 11 to 13 March, where industry leaders gathered to…

South Africa’s water infrastructure is crumbling, and with reservoirs shrinking and demand set to outstrip supply by 17% within five years, the nation faces a looming catastrophe.Dr Andrew Dickson, an engineering executive at Johannesburg-based CBi-electric: low voltage, is calling for an urgent pivot to smart technologies to avert disaster, as…

By Sanah GumedeWhat does a future-ready economy look like for South Africa? This was the question under the microscope at the recent Business 20 (B20) summit in Cape Town, where hundreds of local business leaders joined forces to plot a more sustainable, human-centric course for businesses and workers to thrive.As…

Jeremy Bossenger The changes that have taken place in executive search over the past decade have in the most part been driven by a competitive business landscape, and the need for superior board-level charisma.Diversity, equity, and inclusion for the winA term called diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), which refers to…

Kate Collier, Brett Abraham, & Jamie JacobsWith effect from April 1, 2025, the earnings threshold will increase to R261 748.45, entitling employees falling below the new threshold to stricter protections under labour legislation.The statutory earnings threshold (Threshold) will increase to R261 748.45, representing a R7 376.78 increase from the current…

By Ben SassmanFor decades, South Africa has been plagued by systemic racism in its government structures, pre and post-Apartheid, and nowhere is this more evident than in its so-called “developmental” funding institutions. These institutions, designed to support economic growth and entrepreneurship, have been hijacked by racial bias, leaving certain groups,…

By Alessandro Scalco In an era where the intersection of finance and sustainability is becoming increasingly critical, blended finance stands out as innovative tools driving economic and environmental objectives.Here's why these financial strategies are gaining traction, particularly in South Africa, and how they're shaping the landscape for investors, governments, and society…

Daniela ThomIn the space of just five years, the workplace has seen more change than in the previous decade. From the rise of 24/7 remote work to volatile business environments, extreme quitting and hiring trends, rapid technological advancements, and rising numbers of workplace burnout, it’s not surprising that today’s day…

Roxanne TobiasFinance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered this year’s postponed Budget Speech this week, which presented a budget subject to Parliamentary approval. Knowing how the proposed Budget Speech affects you will give you the power to take control of your finances, relook your financial plan and have confidence in your financial…