Economy

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

Waste reclaimers demand plan as Joburg’s landfills fill up

They also want to be included in the City’s solutions. But there are obstacles.

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News | 2 December 2025

Quick explainer: the new inflation target

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has announced a new inflation target of 3% a year. What does this mean and why does it matter?

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Explainer | 25 November 2025

How South Africa’s job market has changed

There are 2.6-million more jobs than in 2008, but 10.4-million more people who need them

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Charts | 14 November 2025

Ten takeaways from today’s budget speech

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he’s optimistic about the future

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Explainer | 12 November 2025