SA Automotive Industry Closures and Job Losses
SA automotive industry closures and job losses have increased sharply, with 12 company shutdowns in two years, prompting urgent calls for reform.
Trump Criticizes Goldman Sachs CEO
Donald Trump publicly disputes Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon's research on tariffs, challenging the bank’s findings on U.S. economic impact.
Food Prices Rise Threatens South African Households
Food prices rise sharply in South Africa, threatening household welfare as poorer families face soaring beef and vegetable costs.
Mahindra Durban Plant Boosts Jobs and Output
Mahindra has opened its new Durban plant at Dube TradePort, doubling vehicle production, creating jobs and boosting local manufacturing in KwaZulu-Natal.
Capitec at Pick n Pay Expands Nationwide
Capitec at Pick n Pay is now nationwide, allowing shoppers to bank while they shop. The move expands supermarket banking access across South Africa.
US Consumer Prices Likely Up in July: Data Quality Alarm
US consumer prices rose modestly in July, with tariffs adding pressure and data collection gaps raising questions ahead of the key inflation report.
Capitec Smart ID Plan Could Change How SA Gets IDs
Capitec Smart ID services may soon be available as the Department of Home Affairs accelerates its rollout of Smart ID and passport services to bank branches nationwide.
Informal Jobs Measurement Update by Stats SA
Stats SA will update its informal jobs measurement in Q3 2025, improving how South Africa tracks work trends, informal employment, and labour underutilisation.
Al Jazeera Journalist Killed in Gaza Airstrike
An Al Jazeera journalist was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a media tent outside al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, sparking condemnation and renewed calls to safeguard journalists amid rising risks in the conflict.
Eskom Duynefontein Nuclear Approval Upheld
The government has upheld the Eskom Duynefontein nuclear approval, allowing plans for a 4 000 MW plant near Cape Town to progress under strict regulatory conditions.
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