Petrol, politics and the polls: Unpacking Godongwana’s fuel relief

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You paid for the borehole, now the municipality wants a cut. SA consumers have had enough of paying for services they don’t get. And household hunger reaches its highest level since 2010.

28 Oct 6AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

[TOP STORY] Swimming SA accused of silencing athletes through restrictive contracts

‘If a similar case arises, such as the case of Tatjana with all the prize money, athletes are not allowed at all to then go to the media and shed light on this unlawful act,’ says Wian Spies, director at Hurter Spies Attorneys.

13 Nov 7AM 7 min

Maimane: Ramaphosa exit would have major economic implications

The pressures that could see more swimmers follow Tatjana abroad. Digital concierges set to change how hotels serve guests and boost revenue in 2027.

13 Nov 5AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] R200m levy aims to strengthen SA’s red meat industry

‘We, as industry said, we need to step in and be the determiners of our own future. If we're going to wait for government to do this, we're going to wait forever,’ says Dewald Olivier, chief executive of Red Meat Industry Services.

12 Nov 7AM 7 min

The missing voters: SA’s stark township–suburb turnout gap

Red meat levy funds the fight against disease. Crypto’s biggest-ever hack exposes the risks behind the riches. And the recipe for restaurants that keep diners coming back.

12 Nov 5AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Joburg’s R10bn wage commitment raises fresh questions over affordability

‘This is essentially a commitment of funds that don't exist, and you can't commit funds and agree to an increase when you actually don't have the revenue to support it,’ says Professor Alex van den Heever, adjunct professor at the Wits School of Governance.

11 Nov 7AM 7 min