HILARY JOFFE: It’s a puzzle why competition authorities prevent investments and mergers

There’s no question that regulatory hurdles deter foreign investors from buying into SA companies

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Ramaphosa to address nation about Mkhwanazi’s allegations on Sunday

KwaZulu-Natal top cop Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has made explosive allegations against senior politicians and police leaders

NATASHA MARRIAN: Criminal politicians don’t want effective cops

If only President Cyril Ramaphosa had the stomach to establish a national police board

3 hours ago
Underresourced defence force will have to reprioritise, Motshekga tells MPs

Hamstrung by a lack of funds, the defence force’s ability to meet current and future defence needs is under pressure

11 hours ago
NICHOLAS SHUBITZ: How Russia wins friends and influences people

Moscow has adopted a strategy of educational exchange as a driver for enhancing co-operation with African nations

3 hours ago
Factory output edges higher in May as metals lift performance

Factory production expands 0.5% year on year, outperforming expectations but quarterly trend remains weak

Millennium Equity targets luxury retail growth with Hyde Park Corner stake

Real estate investment and management firm aims to acquire the remaining 50% stake in upmarket shopping centre

Mixed reaction to co-operative governance budget

Some parties reject budget as insufficient to turn around the embattled local government sector

11 hours ago
Southern Palladium slashes capex for flagship project

The results of a prefeasibility study indicate the group can cut funding costs by nearly 40%

KFC fights to stay on top as SA’s fast-food market heats up

Growing pressure reshaping the sector is forcing even the biggest players to rethink their strategies

Tau cheers Vodacom and Remgro fibre merger breakthrough

Fibre deal a victory for minister, seen as a progressive force in the country’s trade, industry & competition efforts

BMW, VW SA units shrug off US tariffs

Car makers say they do not export any vehicles from SA to the US

Johan Marais sentenced to 15 years for killing activist Caiphus Nyoka

The case is the first success in many trials of former apartheid security force members alleged to have committed gross human rights violations

Mbenenge’s cross examination in sexual harassment probe ends

The tribunal will return for oral arguments on October 21 before making its decision

Structural reforms in the judiciary well under way, confirms minister

Judiciary to gain administrative and financial autonomy under new governance model

SA carmakers under scrutiny over safety concerns

National Consumer Commission has noted the recent rise of recalls of motor vehicles

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