Xenophobia threatens SA’s African trade ambitions

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Dairy farmers squeezed as milk prices fall and costs soar. The R2bn plan to tackle child stunting. And Africa’s energy wake-up call – cutting dependence in a world of oil shocks.

15 Oct 6AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

[TOP STORY] Weather, logistics and court rulings tested IEC election plans

‘On many metrics, we can say it was an operational success,’ says IEC deputy chief electoral officer, Masego Sheburi.

5 Nov 7AM 8 min

Midterm upsets weaken Trump: What it means for SA trade and diplomacy

IEC on turnout, voting snags and the count. The effects of Agoa exclusions on local farmers. And are executive being rewarded for failure?

5 Nov 5AM 35 min

[TOP STORY] Voters abandon ANC, but opposition parties fail to inspire confidence

‘People believe that politicians can't be trusted. They also say that politicians are only interested in their own welfare and in that of their friends, family and their patronage networks,’ says Mari Harris, political analyst at Ipsos.

3 Nov 7AM 7 min

SA begins JET skills zone rollout

ANC support slides as Ipsos poll points to coalition battles in key metros. Gambling industry challenges Treasury’s 20% tax proposal.

3 Nov 5AM 29 min

[TOP STORY] Durban's Olympic bid faces questions over cost, corruption and accountability

‘I could say that Durban lacks the moral and ethical fibre, and the organisational and administrative integrity and capacity to host the Games,’ says Professor Brij Maharaj of the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

2 Nov 7AM 8 min