South Africa’s economy has consistently been a two-speed economy. It has one of the highest inequality rates in the world, characterised by gaps in opportunities for its citizens and by severe poverty lasting from one generation to the next. In the… Continue Reading
Applications are now open for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in the manufacturing, engineering services and recyclables sectors to join the Sasol Business Accelerator (SBA) programme. Interested companies must be based in Sasolburg and surrounding areas, notably Metsimaholo, Ngwate… Continue Reading
The devastating effects of South Africa’s draconian lockdown are playing out in front of our eyes. Implemented on 27 March 2020, the lockdown has piled on misery for an economy that was already taking its last breaths. The myriad nonsensical… Continue Reading
As we have seen in major crises in the past such as the two world wars, the Great Depression of 1929, and the 2008 sub-prime financial crisis — the world post the Covid-19 pandemic is set for major economic disruption… Continue Reading
The shift to level three next week is important and welcome. It will allow more of the economy to reopen and for people to earn a living. It will limit the damage to the economy as we fight through this… Continue Reading
