The local bourse fell along with European and US markets on the day as Covid-19 continues to cast a shadow over global markets
A ‘whatever it takes ’ moment for fiscal and monetary policies
Grim forecasts of economy shrinking 6%, downgrade to junk, job losses
The Ahmed Timol and Neil Aggett inquests have given some impetus to the unwinding of apartheid’s legacy. But progress remains slow, and justice for the victims elusive
Canned exports fall - but demand spikes on local stockpiling
It is also considering lowering the specified minimum requirement of capital and reserve funds to be maintained by banks
Do everything you can not to let your life policy lapse
Market conditions were bad enough before the coronavirus struck, yet the fast food sector has retained a degree of attraction for SA consumers
Sport is our out from the hardness of the survival of life. And we miss it intensely
This is an extract from Bruce Whitfield's book The Upside of Down