Panyaza Lesufi’s grand farce
The Gauteng premier’s state of the province address was two hours and six minutes of hot air, recycled thinking and grandiose promises
Fear and tariffs at the G20
Donald Trump threw a grenade into South Africa’s first meeting of the G20 finance ministers, with a threat of 25% tariffs for Europe
Calling Captain Clueless … anybody home?
How is it possible that President Cyril Ramaphosa does not realise that South Africa is embroiled in an existential crisis?
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Mark Barnes
The acclaimed businessman, writer and former post office CEO shares a little of his life and likes beyond the boardroom
‘Conclave’: Where film and reality meet
The new movie is about what happens when a pope dies and a new one must be elected. It comes just as people may
What we’re drinking this week: Springfield Life From Stone Sauvignon Blanc
This week, we’re sipping on a sauvignon blanc that’s as bold as the terrain it hails from
Trump orders USAID-funded HIV organisations in South Africa to shut down
USAID-funded projects focused on HIV prevention and treatment, including TB programmes, received termination letters overnight
Shareholders tell Barloworld board to take a hike
It’s no go for the compromised Barloworld CEO and his Saudi partners, as shareholders come out in force against a buyout bid
Tame inflation gives South Africans breathing room
South Africa’s consumers have more spending power thanks to low(ish) inflation and higher salary increases
The exchange … with Bidcorp’s David Cleasby
The market wasn’t agog over Bidcorp’s first-half results, but management reckons they were ‘exceptional’ in a distinctly average environment