Transport infrastructure needs shot to the vein

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A round-up of today’s news, including a look at whether the MTBPS will pump some much-needed lifeblood into SA’s transport arteries. And how the massive US debt pile might impact other countries.

1 Nov 2024 6AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

[TOP STORY] SA SME exports slump as US tariffs crush key growth channels

‘Apparel was hit almost 80%. Beauty and skincare also 80%. One sector that we haven’t seen a big decrease in is home and décor. That only dropped about 17%,’ says Aretha Cooper, COO at TUNL.

17 Nov 8AM 8 min

SA celebrates long-awaited ratings upgrade

SA’s SMEs rally in the face of US tariffs. How AI, luxury and passion will fuel the 2026 travel boom. And a call for fair tax increases to maintain stable alcohol prices and curb illegal trade.

17 Nov 5AM 35 min

[TOP STORY] Night Watch: Security forces collaborate to combat crime after dark

‘We started talking to the different security companies that we work with and everybody's on the same page that the only way to combat the absolute tidal wave of crime at the moment is to work together,’ says Werner van der Westhuizen, director at Nextorch.

14 Nov 7AM 6 min

Lack of STEM skills could stall SA’s hydrogen revolution

AI, unbossing and the rise of data talent will define the 2026 workplace. SAPS and security partners launch joint drive to protect South Africans after sunset. And why SA’s $500m toy market keeps growing despite pressure.

14 Nov 4AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] Financial stress deepens as middle class faces mounting money strain

‘In South Africa, the average indebtedness is that 80% of people's take-home pay goes towards funding debt,’ says Gary Kayle, CEO of Worth.

13 Nov 7AM 8 min

Transport infrastructure needs shot to the vein

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