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Declining increases in income, high levels of debt repayment, an increasing tax burden, and escalating electricity and transport costs are all conflating to create a vice-like squeeze on the pockets of the middle class, which account for 60% of South Africa’s household debt despite representing only 25% of the population. Add a comment
EMBATTLED budget airline 1time on Friday filed for liquidation and suspended its operations, CEO Blacky Komani said, leaving passengers stranded at airports around South Africa and others holding worthless tickets ahead of the festive season. Add a comment
THE devastating effect on the economy of high administered prices — especially the electricity tariffs charged by Eskom and municipalities — was highlighted by the government and business organisations in Parliament this week. Add a comment
Johannesburg - Five City of Johannesburg employees have been arrested for fraud and theft, the municipality said on Wednesday. Add a comment
Economics Professor and ANC Member of Parliament Ben Turok has called for the overhauling of South Africa's mining legislation in favour of locals instead of foreign-owned mining companies. Add a comment
HAVING attended two trade shows this year, I know that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) need help when it comes to exports. Add a comment
Every entrepreneur seeking funding loves the challenge of getting customers and investors excited, but dreads the thought of negotiating the terms of a deal with potential investors. They are naturally reluctant to step out of the friendly and familiar business territory into the unfamiliar battlefield of venture capitalists from which few escape unscathed. Add a comment
INSOLVENT 1 time Holdings hopes to raise R60m -R80m from its shareholders through a rights issue, according to a business rescue plan presented to creditors this week. Add a comment
After 13 years in the financial administration field, Madelein Mkunu moved towards women’s leadership and empowerment.
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