Jobs crisis: Call the private sector
SA’s job growth is stalling. Government can’t hire its way out – only the private sector can drive real change. But will its policies
Gaps in the SARB’s inflation-targeting debate
The Reserve Bank seeks a lower inflation target, but weak research, rising costs and flawed data stand in the way. Swift government reforms are
Transnet seeks R50bn bailout
Transnet is looking to government to help it manage its debt burden and lure the private sector
Donald Trump vs BEE
Trump’s opposition to race-based policies puts renewed scrutiny on South Africa’s transformation drive
Eskom sneezes, but municipal pandemic looms
Eskom may claim its latest bout of load-shedding is a ‘temporary setback’. But ballooning municipal debts pose a serious risk to the power utility
Trump shows Ramaphosa the bird
Trump’s no-holds-barred attack on South Africa’s land expropriation law has Ramaphosa’s aides in a spin – but all is not lost
Reality check: Why you could be working until 80
Think you’ll retire at 65? Think again. Most South Africans will be working till 80. You need smarter, more tax-efficient savings. Companies can help,
Desperation in the Cartrack job queue
Thousands of young applicants for just 500 positions. That’s the result of a stagnant economy, with youth unemployment at 45.5%
Taking South Africa’s temperature: Some sun, many clouds
It’s not all doom and gloom, as Vrye Weekblad’s Ali van Wyk found out when he canvassed prominent South Africans for their opinions on
What is a primary budget surplus, and how can it benefit us?
South Africa’s debt has hit 75% of GDP, with interest payments now the biggest budget item. A primary budget surplus could steady the ship