Economy

Lesotho welcomes AGOA extension

But the trade agreement with the US is only extended to December

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Brief | 4 February 2026

Lights. Camera. But very little action. Why?

Film sector in free fall as government scores own goal

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Opinion | 4 February 2026

Explainer: Why does the rand exchange rate matter

The Reserve Bank points out that inflation is lower thanks to the strength of the rand

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Explainer | 30 January 2026

How informal businesses are reduced to rubble

The rules make it almost impossible to run an informal business legally

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Analysis | 23 January 2026

Weaving mats for survival in rural KwaZulu-Natal

The Zikhali family have always made traditional mats, but hope their youngest daughter will have other options

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Photo Essay | 7 January 2026

Foot-and-mouth disease hits Limpopo

Three recent outbreaks pose a threat to small-scale farmers’ livelihoods

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Brief | 18 December 2025

New law will reveal South Africa’s huge pay gaps

Amendments to the Companies Act will oblige companies to disclose the gap between the lowest paid worker and the top executive

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Opinion | 11 December 2025

Kouga’s failed R1.4-million mini market project

A mini fresh food and craft market for Hankey never opened

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Brief | 8 December 2025

Whatever Trump says, whites are not doing badly in South Africa

How do we grow the economy and create a more racially equal society?

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Charts | 5 December 2025