South Africa’s Job Crisis Deepens: 5 Warning Signs as Businesses Cut Staff South Africa’s job crisis deepens as businesses cut staff at the fastest rate in six years amid weak demand, higher fuel costs and port delays. South African businesses are facing another difficult period after a new business survey revealed that private-sector activity remained … Read more
US Moves to Remove South Africa From AGOA: R28 Billion Trade Relationship Faces New Uncertainty The US plans to remove South Africa from AGOA in January 2027, putting preferential trade access worth billions of dollars under pressure. South Africa is facing a fresh trade challenge after the United States announced its intention to remove the … Read more
What Happens When Municipalities Fail to Pay Their Suppliers? Municipalities depend on suppliers to provide essential goods and services that keep communities running. From repairing water pipes and maintaining roads to supplying office equipment, cleaning materials and construction services, local businesses play an important role in supporting municipal operations. However, when municipalities fail to pay … Read more
How Poor Roads Affect Small Businesses in South Africa Road infrastructure plays an important role in the growth and survival of businesses across South Africa. In small towns, roads connect shops, suppliers, customers, farms, industrial areas and surrounding communities. When these roads are poorly maintained, damaged or difficult to access, local businesses can experience serious … Read more
Why Reliable Passenger Rail Services Are Important for South Africa Reliable public transport is essential for a country’s economic growth, social development and everyday movement. In South Africa, passenger rail services have the potential to make travelling more affordable and accessible for millions of people. However, commuters need trains that operate safely, arrive on time … Read more
How Better Electricity Supply and Transport Networks Can Boost South Africa’s Economy Discover how reliable electricity, improved railways and efficient ports could boost South Africa’s economy, attract investment and create jobs. However, reforms in the energy and logistics sectors are creating opportunities to address these challenges. Improvements in electricity supply, greater private-sector participation and investment … Read more
The Rising Cost of Petrol and Its Impact on the Economy Increasing petrol prices have become a major concern for motorists, households, and businesses around the world. As fuel costs continue to fluctuate, consumers are finding it increasingly difficult to manage their monthly expenses. Petrol is an essential part of everyday life, particularly for people … Read more
SOUTH AFRICA’S EMPLOYMENT CRISIS: WHY MILLIONS STRUGGLE TO FIND JOBS Discover why finding a job remains difficult in South Africa, including high unemployment, limited vacancies, skills gaps, transport costs and youth employment challenges. The latest figures from Statistics South Africa highlight the scale of the problem. In the second quarter of 2026, the official unemployment … Read more
HOW RISING TRANSPORT COSTS AFFECT FOOD PRICES IN SOUTH AFRICA Rising transport costs are putting additional pressure on South African businesses and households, raising concerns about the future cost of groceries as fuel prices increase and the expense of moving goods continues to climb. Transport plays a critical role in the country’s food supply chain, … Read more