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SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS

The week ahead: ANC candidate crisis heads to court

Your political and economic calendar for the days to come

  • The South Africa Brief
3 min read
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ESG

South Africa’s gambling boom and the responsibilities of capital 

For investors, the betting industry should ring ESG alarm bells

  • Ayabulela Quzu
3 min read
SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS

The week ahead: D-day for candidate lists

Here’s looking at you, ANC, with the IEC’s Friday deadline looming

  • The South Africa Brief
3 min read
ECONOMY

Consumer in the crossfire

South Africa's consumer spending tailwinds are fading amid inflation and debt pressures. Sustained economic growth will now rely on fixed investment and ongoing infrastructure…

  • Adam Furlan and Entle Mavuso
4 min read
SOUTH AFRICA

State leads job losses as unemployment hits 4-year high

South Africa’s jobless rate jumped to a four-year high of 33.6% in the second quarter, as state-linked sectors shed the most jobs

  • Enzokuhle Sabela
3 min read