Business
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Five key issues finance minister must address in medium-term budget speech
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana must tackle debt costs, weak growth, record unemployment, infrastructure delays and fiscal sustainability in today’s budget statement.
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Fuel hikes: How motorists can save at the pump
Find ways to ease the impact of fuel prices high on your finances. Learn effective strategies for smarter driving and car maintenance.
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Communities urge Nersa to reject Eskom tariff hikes at public hearings
Community groups are calling on Nersa to reject Eskom’s proposed electricity price increases of 8.83% and expand free basic electricity for poor households.
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Rising diesel costs force freight companies to rethink operations
Business groups warn record diesel prices will push up costs across economy, calling for urgent rail infrastructure repairs and reduced diesel dependence.
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Nelson Mandela Bay launches tourism desk to drive economic growth
A new Nelson Mandela Bay tourism desk aims to unlock the sector’s economic potential, create jobs and connect local businesses to opportunities.
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Government moves to ban cash scrap sales as calls grow for sabotage charges
The drastic intervention, spearheaded by draft amendments to the Second-Hand Goods Act, aims to choke off the untraceable financial incentives that fuel widespread cable theft, blackouts, and infrastructure destruction across the nation.
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GQ Creamery serves up a sweet pitch at Standard Bank SME challenge
Gqeberha’s GQ Creamery founder Thando Volontiya is heading to the national finals of the Standard Bank Kasi SME Pitch Challenge.
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Cruise tourism injects R111m into Nelson Mandela Bay economy
Nelson Mandela Bay’s cruise tourism sector generated an estimated R111m for the local economy, with 39 vessels visiting during the 2025/26 season.
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Bus operator warns Eastern Cape officials: obey court orders or face prison
Court orders are “not optional” warns bus operator Intercape Mainliner after its latest victory in court, and ongoing failing of authorities to protect it against violence.
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SA retains top citrus export spot as industry looks ahead to 2026 season
South Africa’s citrus industry is optimistic about the 2026 season after achieving record exports in 2025, despite climate and market challenges.
