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Economy & Markets·News Transnet seeks R50bn bailout February 7, 2025 by Tim Cohen Transnet is looking to government to help it manage its debt burden and lure the private sector Read More
Economy & Markets Donald Trump vs BEE February 7, 2025 by Vernon Wessels Trump’s opposition to race-based policies puts renewed scrutiny on South Africa’s transformation drive Read More
Investing & Finance Inside the PwC report: What really brought Steinhoff to its knees February 7, 2025 by Rob Rose Steinhoff hid the 7,000-page report into its dirty dealings for seven years. That report carefully details the retailer’s fall from grace Read More
News·Opinion If Putin and Trump had a baby … February 7, 2025 by Shirley de Villiers If Putin and Trump had a baby it might look like Rwanda’s Paul Kagame: a leader with imperialist ambitions and a tenuous relationship with Read More
Pleasure·Style & Luxury You smell divine! Five niche perfumes to discover now February 7, 2025 by Jo Buitendach Discover five extraordinary niche fragrance brands that elevate your scent game beyond big-name perfumes Read More
Economy & Markets·News Trump digs in: How the Cape Town Mining Indaba unearthed global shifts February 7, 2025 by Tim Cohen Two big global trends emerged from this week’s mining indaba: geopolitical realignment and the shape-shifting commodity supercycle Read More
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News South Africa’s army: Too many generals and geriatric troops February 7, 2025 by Ali van Wyk South Africa’s defence force is top heavy, old, overly concerned with soft issues and pomp – and it’s costing soldiers their lives Read More
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