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The CitizenThe CitizenIs Barrs’ medication safe? Company faced regulatory scrutiny before ARV tender
A source close to the matter told The Citizen that Barrs’ management informed staff that an inspection revealed ‘critical findings’.
The CitizenSA auto industry against 50% duty ‘hammer’ on imported vehicles
Says this is merely ‘what is possible’ and wants a fine-tuning of ‘all the levers’.
The CitizenMunicipalities ‘must be heard’ before Nersa sorts its R76bn mistake
Salga and Ameu insist on a public hearing before Eskom tariff corrections.
The CitizenRepo rate: will the Reserve Bank cut? Or not?
The repo rate is not expected to decrease too often now that the Reserve Bank has decided to anchor inflation at 3%.
The CitizenLabour inspectors must now also check if employers pay over pension contributions
With one simple notice, the minister of labour and employment changed the prospects of thousands of employees by empowering labour inspectors.
The CitizenHere’s what the new plan by Motus to save jobs looks like
Company says the proposal is a viable alternative to forced retrenchments.
The CitizenWill 2026 be another positive year for salaries?
Geopolitical unrest across the world is not expected to affect South Africans’ salaries this year, an economist says.
The CitizenCan John Steenhuisen weather the foot-and-mouth disease storm?
Farmers face strict limitations in protecting their livestock because foot-and-mouth disease is classified as a controlled animal disease under South African law.
The CitizenNersa members perplexed by Eskom application for smelter tariffs
‘Who will fund the shortfall?’
The CitizenThe dtic considers ad valorem tax changes to lower car prices
May also explore ways to address the dominance of imported vehicles.
The CitizenOuta calls on solar users not to register with Eskom or municipalities
Outa says threats from Eskom and municipalities are creating unnecessary confusion and anxiety for households and companies
The CitizenWeBuyCars already refunded most consumers after settling with Consumer Commission
WeBuyCars agreed with the National Consumer Commission to pay a fine of R2.5 million and refund the 31 consumers who complained.
The CitizenHow a man went from being unemployed for nine years to owning his own tech product
'The strength to endure that period comes directly from my mother.'
The CitizenDStv to allow subscription payments to be split with a friend – here’s how
The new payment feature also reflects shared households.
The CitizenHere’s what SA’s small businesses can expect in 2026
Stronger relationships with financial institutions are arguably among the most decisive factors this year.
The CitizenPick n Pay again fails to avoid liability for shopper’s injuries
It’s been more than eight years since the customer was injured after slipping on a hazardous spill in a store in Cape Town.
The CitizenGold shares storm to all-time highs on surging metal price
As the gold price cracks $5 000/oz for the first time, Bank of America sees it going to $6 000/oz in the next few months.
The CitizenWill Reserve Bank cut repo rate on Thursday?
Economists say there is really no reason for the Reserve Bank not to cut the repo rate on Thursday thanks to all the positive indicators.
The CitizenRand strengthens below R16/$ for the first time in 4 years
The support of domestic sentiment, lower inflation, getting off the greylist and a record gold price pushed the rand over the psychological R16/$ barrier.
The CitizenHere’s why discipline matters for entrepreneurs
It is important to keep business and personal money separate.
The CitizenHealth dept denies ARV shortage despite tendered companies entering business rescue days later
Papers show the pharmaceutical companies applied for business rescue on 9 December 2025.
The CitizenGlobal rice glut brings relief for SA consumers
Thanks to a change in global supply dynamics and good monsoon rains, with higher stock levels expected to persist this year.
The CitizenThe day Joburg’s speed cameras went awol …
Still nowhere to be seen, as JMPD keeps mum about lapsed contract.
The CitizenGold shoots the lights out, crossing $5 000 for a first-time record high
The gold price has almost doubled within a year to an unimaginable record high to reach over $5 000 from $2 600 a year ago.
The CitizenWhy you should check your insurance needs every year
As life changes, so do your insurance needs
The CitizenTime to maximise your tax benefits as financial year-end approaches
You have to see where you can pay as little tax as possible though donation exemption, retirement annuity contributions and tax-free savings.
The CitizenAre you on track for retirement?
Although you actively save and plan for retirement, you must be careful of choices that can eat up your savings
The CitizenWant to own a home this year? Follow these 7 steps
The prospect of owning your own home often pales in comparison with all the admin required, but it is worth it in the end.
The CitizenSA shows progress on ambitious economic reform plan at World Economic Forum
More than 60 heads of state attended the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in 2026, with the theme A Spirit of Dialogue.