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‘Robben Island is not just a World Heritage Site, it's also the home of an endangered species, the African penguin, and it's a marine protected area, and we are picking up all these chemical compounds in the sediments,’ says Professor Emeritus Leslie Petrik, University of the Western Cape's Department of…

A round-up of today’s news, including the main issues keeping CEOs up at night. The Gauteng Quality of Life Survey shows concerns about food security and inequality. And why businesses need to harness digital technology to secure top talent.

‘What I'm quite excited about is there’s a possibility that the minister of finance may announce slightly lower inflation targets, perhaps something like 4%,’ says Dawie Roodt, chief economist at the Efficient Group.

A round-up of today’s news – including how easing inflation levels gives a boost to consumer take-home salaries and spending power. And why the outcome of the US election matters to SA investors.

‘One percent or 2% above inflation, it's moving in the right direction. The directional information is fine, but the reality is it's too little,’ says Dr Mark Bussin, master reward specialist and executive committee member of the South African Reward Association.