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Saturday, June 7, 2025

Spaza shop fund under fire: Questions over R500m initiative

During a chaotic virtual briefing, MPs from various parties raised serious concerns over the R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund, questioning its transparency and the potential for corruption amid a backdrop of bureaucratic hurdles

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Africa’s hospitality boom forecast to reach $33. 54bn by 2029

How Africa's hospitality sector is set for a remarkable $33. 54 billion growth by 2029, driven by a surge in 'bleisure' travel and post-pandemic recovery. Explore the exciting opportunities this presents for businesses and investors

Staff Reporter|Published

The plight of women farmworkers: Abuse, neglect, and systemic slavery

A powerful report reveals the systemic abuse and neglect faced by women farmworkers in South Africa, urging immediate action from Parliament

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Zwelabantu CPA and Mbadlanyana family disputes expose land reform failures

Decades-old land disputes in South Africa expose a tangled web of corruption and mismanagement. What do the Zwelabantu CPA and Mbadlanyana family conflicts reveal about the failures of land reform?

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

AG flags SABC governance gaps despite progress claims

The SABC faces a financial crisis, admitting it cannot survive without urgent government intervention due to governance failures and R6. 2 billion in irregular expenditure

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Flight Mate Leisure Travel's Vision30: Transforming Travel Booking for South Africans

Discover how Flight Mate Leisure Travel's Vision30 is set to revolutionise travel booking for South Africans, offering affordable flights, local holidays, and tailored corporate travel solutions.

Partnered Content|Updated

Understanding the impact of the latest budget on consumers

Experts weigh in on the recent government budget announcements, highlighting the implications of pension and social grant increases, VAT stability, and rising fuel levies for consumers.

Ashley Lechman|Published

Tale of two cities: A mirror to black African governance

After nearly a decade away, my return to Cape Town and Johannesburg reveals stark contrasts in governance, highlighting the triumphs and failures of leadership in South Africa as I reflect on the current state of these two cities

Edward Boateng|Published

Navigating your finances: Key takeaways from the 2025 Budget Speech

Discover how the recent 2025 Budget Speech impacts your household finances, from VAT rates to social grants, and what it means for your spending

Thabiso Ndebele|Published