The CitizenHow Mteto Nyati and a hand-picked Eskom board pulled SA from the brink
In this wide-ranging interview, the Eskom board chair reflects on why he agreed to lead the power utility and the culture change that followed.
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The CitizenThe CitizenSpar delivers blow to investors
The retailer is pessimistic about its performance in 2026.
The CitizenFormer CFO Mthethwa returns to take Acsa hot seat
Former Acsa CFO Siphamandla Mthethwa returns as CEO amid procurement controversies, irregular expenditure and pressure to improve airports.
The CitizenDBSA denies retreat from municipal lending
The bank's defence comes as its financial disclosures reveal a deterioration in the credit quality of municipalities.
The CitizenDStv package changes are at least five years too late
A 'Sports Plus' option between Sports and Premium could be quite compelling indeed
The CitizenCrash victims, families left destitute as RAF drags feet on payments
The fund recently conceded it had a payment backlog of about R20 billion and said it was racing to address it.
The CitizenReserve Bank warned it might drive unemployment after hiking rates
Higher interest rates will put pressure on businesses' cash flow.
The CitizenSouth Africans to pay more on their debt repayments as Sarb hikes interest rates
As of Friday, the repo rate will be 7.25%, while the prime lending rate will be 10.75%
The CitizenGambling risk hits stokvel savers and retirement funds
Experts want better financial education and bank products specifically tailored for stokvels.
The CitizenInflation goes up in August, signalling no short-term relief for households
The Reserve Bank might hike interest rates to control the prices of goods and services
The CitizenI was fined R5m and debarred over R301 in test trades, says Wheatley
Former Africa Bitcoin CEO says he plans to ask for reconsideration of the FSCA ruling without admitting wrongdoing.
The CitizenMunicipal debt to Eskom could reach R358bn if decisive interventions are not implemented
'Municipal debt remains the single greatest threat to Eskom's financial sustainability.'
The CitizenBolt expands women-only rides amid Ekurhuleni women killings
Women can request female-driven rides.
The CitizenPick n Pay appoints former Woolies Food boss as CEO-designate
Spencer Sonn to take over from Sean Summers in May 2028.
The CitizenLayoffs spread to head office at Sun International
Various functions, including marketing and ops, will be centralised
The CitizenLimpopo Investment Conference created 23 000 jobs over 5 years: Will the 2026 edition deliver more?
Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba noted pledges mean nothing without actual investments.
The CitizenNWU graduate turns the mysteries of sleep into award-winning art
A creative university project inspired by sleep paralysis has earned North-West University (NWU) graphic design graduate Ashley du Rand international recognition and demonstrated the impact of purposeful creative education.
The Citizen71% of South Africans surveyed skip meals to place a bet
Gamblers gave the pattern a name: "impatient with poverty".
The CitizenLucky Star struggles to meet demand due to fish shortage
South Africa recently experienced a mass sardine die-off.
The CitizenHere’s how much it costs to operate the 10111 hotline: Does it deliver results, though?
Call centres remain short-staffed.
The CitizenDiesel refunds set to exit the VAT system
Standalone refund system promises greater visibility, with both users and sellers required to register.
The CitizenAre Eskom’s solutions for municipal debt faltering?
Nothing has come of the municipal prepaid agreement previously announced.
The CitizenDoes your parents’ financial advice still work?
Here's some financial advice that needs reworking.
The CitizenTwo-pot system: To withdraw or not?
Could the two-pot system improve retirement outcomes for South Africans?
The CitizenAfrica’s leading Aerospace and Defence Exhibition returns in 2026
AAD is a very successful partnership between South Africa's aerospace.
The CitizenFrom TVs to coffee: Can Hisense bring barista-style coffee home?
The HSACM20LPO combines barista-style controls with a more approachable, tech-led interface for home users ready to step beyond capsules.
The CitizenMteto Nyati’s future as Eskom chair uncertain as term nears end
Says he is satisfied with what he has achieved and confident the power utility will continue its recovery without him.
The CitizenDurban port deal rescues Transnet from another nasty loss
Transnet's financial recovery masks deeper structural problems. Its debt, which has topped R150bn, remains one of its biggest burdens.
The CitizenMantashe says there is no plan to help with increasing fuel prices: Here’s how much you could pay in October
October is likely to deliver pain to South African motorists.
The CitizenAfrican Bank CEO appoints new executives and accelerates retrenchments of 1 200 workers
The lender says it is looking to cut costs.