The CitizenChildren at risk as counterfeit toys surge in the illicit economy
Sars loses between R200 billion and R300 billion annually in uncollected tax revenue due to the illicit trade economy.
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The CitizenThe CitizenIs the informal economy becoming the answer to unemployment?
The informal economy is becoming the shock absorber for what is happening in the formal economy
The CitizenJuly inflation brings relief, but pressure points still expected
Inflation is still higher than Sarb's target of 3%, which can result in the MPC hiking the repo rate in September.
The CitizenUS Senate moves to extend Agoa to 2028, offering South African exporters more trade certainty
This follows a one-year extension that came into law in February 2026.
SME South AfricaExplaining the Break-Even Analysis
Running a business is exciting when you think of all that can be accomplished. From launching a new product or expanding your current offerings, the…
The CitizenCan electricity and logistics reforms deliver the economic growth needed to create jobs?
At the centre is Eskom's restructuring and unbundling.
SME South AfricaGoTrade Enables Cross-border Trade for Exporting SMEs
On 11 August, DHL, Standard Bank, MTN, Wesgrow and the dtic signed a memorandum of understanding to formalise the multi-partner launch of the GoTrade platform.…
The CitizenActionSA hits out at GNU over unemployment
'It is clear that this government doesn't have a plan to improve the living conditions of citizens.'
The CitizenHere’s how to pay almost zero tax on retirement
The starting point for any retirement tax conversation is the age-based tax threshold.
The Citizen‘Excitingly low’ market shares offer runway for Capitec’s growth – CEO
The group 'aspires to serve' 95% of the population in South Africa, and the 'very greatest of opportunities lies in backing South Africa's entrepreneurs'.
The CitizenLesetja Kganyago blames state capture for SA’s slow economic growth
The economy is growing, but not enough to bring about meaningful change.
The CitizenIs government doing enough to help fight GBV?
GBVF costs the country at least R42.4 billion per year.
The CitizenToo early to tell if PIC CEO is corrupt, says finance minister on Dlamini’s return to work
Gauteng High Court declared Dlamini's precautionary suspension unlawful and set it aside.
The CitizenCosatu slams ‘reckless decision’ as Premier Foods closes Western Cape fruit plant
Competition Commission is looking into the decision by Premier Foods to close the fruit products plant.
The CitizenLocal elections are crucial to rescuing South Africa’s municipalities
'A lot of businesses quietly choose to disinvest, without making too much noise.'
The CitizenSA’s tax deadline approaching: 4 habits to make tax time easier for SMEs
Building sound financial habits can make tax time more manageable for SMEs
The CitizenMeet the new PIC board, chaired by Deputy Minister Seiso Mohai
The board is traditionally chaired by a deputy minister in the economic cluster.
The Citizen‘I dream of a speed train to Limpopo, driven by a young lady from Thembisa’ – Lesufi
'You might have ambitions to eliminate unemployment, but when jobs are created and the skills are not there, unemployment will be permanent.'
The CitizenTravellers to pay R500 for South Africa’s electronic travel authorisation
The ETA platform was launched in October 2025, and charges were waived for the first phase.
The CitizenGodongwana to release R7.1bn in withheld municipal funds to keep service delivery running
The funds have been released to avoid an adverse effect on the delivery of basic municipal services.
The CitizenMigrants are good for economic growth and job creation – Standard Bank CEO
Sim Tshabalala said xenophobia damages economies by slowing growth and job creation in host countries.
The CitizenTreasury’s squeeze: Free State municipalities fail to pay salaries
Workers were supposed to receive their salaries on 24 July 2026, including scheduled salary increases.
The CitizenReserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged, warns municipal dysfunction holds back economic growth
Governor Lesetja Kganyago noted households are suffering.
The CitizenSouth Africans face higher living costs as inflation hits 5.0%
The cost of living has risen, putting more pressure on household budgets.
The CitizenNew public procurement rules won’t stop corruption and will raise costs
Substantially more stringent and complex, they open up new avenues for graft - and instead of easing up on 'transformation', National Treasury is doubling down on it.
The CitizenJoburg walking a financial tightrope: City paid but is spending it wrong, says expert
The Johannesburg municipality will receive over R3.7 billion in two payments but city may have too many debts to cover.
The Citizen42 errant municipalities off Godongwana’s naughty list
Receiving full or partial payment of the July equitable share allocation previously withheld by National Treasury last Thursday.
The CitizenWhat are you using your tax refund on? Check these 3 things before you spend it
Some South Africans have extra change in their pockets thanks to Sars. Do you spend or save it?
The CitizenAre your repayments going to increase? What to expect from repo rate decision
The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) will announce its repo rate decision on Thursday, 21 July.
The CitizenSA looking at privately-owned SEZs to arrest deindustrialisation
This follows World Bank recommendations and to revive a scheme widely believed to be failing locally.