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Government’s new plan sends rand to strongest level in three years

The rand broke through R17 against the dollar for the first time in over a year after the government cut its inflation target to three percent.

Young founder fights to grow new business in tough old industry

Quantum Transmission founder Kuhle Qomiyana is building a new business in an industry dominated by old companies, pushing ahead despite money troubles and no staff.

Landlords panic as more tenants fall behind on rising monthly bills

Tenants across South Africa are falling behind on rent as rising living costs, higher rental prices and growing debt make it harder for families to keep up.

More people find work but millions are still left behind

South Africa’s unemployment rate drops slightly as more people find work, but millions stop looking for jobs and fall outside the labour force.

Farmer reveals why meat prices keep climbing every year

Cape Town farmer Mpendulo Ncubekazi spends up to R20,000 monthly on livestock maintenance, insurance, and feed, explaining why sheep that cost R1,800 three years ago now sell for R2,900.

Mother joins stokvels to prepare for her son’s initiation

A single mother in the Eastern Cape joins three stokvels to prepare for her son’s traditional initiation and homecoming ceremony.

Facebook headboard turns into empire for Mpumalanga woman

When a headboard ad on Facebook inspired Nomfundo Nsimbini, she turned a simple idea into a growing business that brings hope to her community.

VAT hike ‘unavoidable’ as government runs out of money

Economist Dawie Roodt says the government may have no choice but to raise VAT again as it struggles to find money and avoid spending cuts.

Domestic worker moved to a shack so her three kids could eat

Domestic worker Nobom Maqhajana from Cape Town moved from a flat to a shack, joined a food stokvel, and switched to gas cooking to raise her three children.

Food, power and taxi prices are out of control says Competition Commission

The Competition Commission says food, electricity and transport have become too expensive and wants companies to be fair and honest with their prices.

Taxi driver packs lunch to save R100 a day and support his family

Khayelitsha taxi driver Lukholo Nombila shocked his colleagues by packing lunch instead of buying food at the rank, saving over R3,000 monthly to support five family members.

New Gqeberha factory gives hope to people with disabilities

A new textile factory in Gqeberha will employ 200 people with disabilities, giving them jobs and skills to build better lives.

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