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Government accelerates plans to break up Eskom. Landmark ruling finds employees cannot be dismissed for honest testimony. And why individuals and businesses need to protect the assets they own.

10 Jun 6AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

[TOP STORY] Eskom power shift: Grid reforms and energising competition

There's a need for an independent system operator. But how to do it – and whether government can create one that is truly independent while preserving Eskom's financial sustainability and protecting taxpayers are questions explored by energy expert Ruse Moleshe.

10 Jun 9AM 8 min

[TOP STORY] What counts for SA in the wake of the Fitch upgrade

‘This rating upgrade should actually first of all lower or ease foreign costs for government, for businesses and for households alike’ – Jim Matsemela, Chief Director, Strategy and Risk Management, National Treasury.

9 Jun 9AM 8 min

The new face of public anger: Why xenophobia keeps returning to SA

Can South Africa build on Fitch's upgrade? What South Africans are spending their money on in 2026. And Fifa 2026: The cybercriminals have arrived before the fans.

9 Jun 6AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] From day zero to El Niño, the next drought could be worse than we think

Atana's Karen King advises preparing Gauteng and all SA for looming water scarcity as El Niño rears its head.

8 Jun 9AM 6 min

Business draws a line in the sand over Joburg’s collapse

SA helped develop a game-changer HIV drug, so why is access so limited? From day zero to El Niño, the next drought could be worse than we think. And why more of SA’s top matrics are opting for British universities over American Ivy Leagues.

8 Jun 6AM 33 min