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PGM miners enter survival mode

The fat years are over — and Sibanye-Stillwater’s convertible bond may herald a rush by others to raise capital as platinum group metal prices bite

JUSTICE MALALA: The problem with ‘me, me, me’ politics

If a candidate cannot bring themselves to work with others in a political party they dominate, how will they bring a nation together?

Why climate change makes young people think twice about having kids

In this interview from ‘Health Beat’, Bhekisisa’s monthly TV show, South African climate justice activist Kumi Naidoo explains what climate anxiety is — and what we can do about it

Why this version of the NHI could trash SA's economy

With the National Council of Provinces set to sign off on the National Health Insurance Bill, the government is ready to go with its plan for state-run health care. Critics — and there are many of ...

Country flavours in the Cape Overberg

Leave the winelands behind this summer and seek out the delicious local flavours being cooked up in the kitchens of the Western Cape Overberg

EDITORIAL: Why Transnet’s bailout had to happen

Think of the bulk commodity rail links to the ports as arteries carrying South Africa’s lifeblood

Opinion / Editorials

The PIC’s trillions and how they are managed

The governing party is back in charge, but the hand of the sensible finance minister and the firm independence of the Reserve Bank are reassuring

Special Reports

Deep concern over illegal underground mining in Zimbabwe

Residents of gold-rich Kwekwe fear the sinkholes that result from illegal mining will swallow the town, but the authorities have not addressed the crisis

Features / Africa

PODCAST: A Rubicon for big business

“Business needs to cross its own Rubicon,” Freedom Front Plus chief whip Corné Mulder tells Peter Bruce

Peter Bruce Editor-at-large & columnist

Why this version of the NHI could trash SA's economy

With the National Council of Provinces set to sign off on the National Health Insurance Bill, the government is ready to go with its plan for state-run health ...

Features / Cover Story

Rob Rose Editor: Financial Mail

Inside the zama zama war

Mining companies were taken by surprise when the government announced the army would be deployed to help defeat the illegal mining industry. They’re only ...

MARC HASENFUSS: Readers, send us your five stock picks for 2024

2023 has been a shocker for Sibanye-Stillwater — and it’s not the only PGM counter that is creaking alarmingly

Special Reports

Marc Hasenfuss Investors Monthly editor, writer & columnist

Sink your teeth into RFG

King of the pie market, and with enviable margins, RFG punches above its weight in the SA market — but still can’t catch a break from a sceptical JSE

Money & Investing

Marc Hasenfuss Investors Monthly editor, writer & columnist

ANTHONY CLARK: Grindrod is ready to roll

The cargo handling company is in prime position to gain from public-private partnerships in the rail and port sectors

Special Reports

Engineering a breakthrough in women’s health care

Medical engineer Edmund Wessels has developed a device that will make female examinations easier

GRAHAM BARR AND BRIAN KANTOR: Busting the compound returns myth

It's not the act of reinvesting that makes a business or individual rich; it's the underlying rate of growth that really counts

Opinion / On My Mind

ANN CROTTY: Ireland needs a radical overhaul, not a censorship plan

Years of lack of investment in the police force lie behind the riots in Dublin, and tighter control is not the answer

Opinion / Boardroom Tails

Ann Crotty Writer-at-large

Safa’s quiet surrender on 2027 Women’s World Cup

Fears of too little money and poor crowds count against the bid

SARAH BUITENDACH: Homegrown reading highpoints

If you’re looking for your next great read, the international book lists are good, but local reads are even better

Sarah Buitendach Contributing editor at FM

Country flavours in the Cape Overberg

Leave the winelands behind this summer and seek out the delicious local flavours being cooked up in the kitchens of the Western Cape Overberg

Sibanye suffers amid PGM slump

The drinks have dried up in the PGM party and there’s a feeling that Sibanye-Stillwater’s best days may be behind it — but the stock remains an interesting ...

Special Reports

THE FINANCE GHOST: Read as widely as you can

What RFG and Growthpoint can tell us about grocery retail right now

Worldwide glut affects SA wine exports

In addition, domestic customers face financial constraints and farmers battle with load-shedding and port congestion

Post Office: return to sender?

Business rescue practitioners have made public their plan to rescue the beleaguered post office. Turning the ship will be no small task

Battle lines drawn as NHI Bill now in the hands of the ...

National / Health

BAT burns, Rupert’s Reinet catches the smoke

Companies / Retail & Consumer

Health deans urge Treasury to protect sector from ...

National / Health

Godongwana takes electioneering swipe at DA

MARKET WRAP: JSE and rand boosted by signs of cooling ...

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Karpowership wants suspension of authorisation lifted as deadline looms

Denene Erasmus

Authorisation for floating gas-to-power plant in Richards Bay was appealed by environmental lobby groups

BAT burns, Rupert’s Reinet catches the smoke

Stock plunges 10.08%, wiping R146bn off company’s market cap

MARKET WRAP: JSE and rand boosted by signs of cooling US labour market

Lindiwe Tsobo

Survey shows US firms added far fewer jobs than expected in November with key unemployment data due on Friday

Battle lines drawn as NHI Bill now in the hands of the president

DA plans to refer the bill to the Constitutional Court

Justice Malala Columnist

JUSTICE MALALA: The problem with ‘me, me, me’ politics

If a candidate cannot bring themselves to work with others in a political party they dominate, how will they bring a nation together?

EDITORIAL: Why Transnet’s bailout had to happen

Think of the bulk commodity rail links to the ports as arteries carrying South Africa’s lifeblood

Natasha Marrian Financial Mail deputy editor & columnist

NATASHA MARRIAN: An ugly confederacy tries to smear the judiciary

Bantu Holomisa is brandishing a new ‘damning’ report that’s as laughable as Browse Mole and the rogue unit

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