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‘Under my leadership I've shown that we've gone from two being blacklisted in 22 years to 52 in 18 months and that's because we are having a lot more scrutiny on these projects,’ says Minister of Public Works, Dean Macpherson. Moneyweb

Government blacklists 52 companies in major crackdown. Delay on Brazil agreement risks protein crisis for millions. Deep end drama: SA water polo conflict escalates. Moneyweb

‘Cost of living pressure is a reality, and I think what they are doing is they are adapting their itinerary and their travel programme,’ says Cape Town Tourism CEO, Enver Duminy. Moneyweb

SARS tops R2tn mark in Kieswetter’s final year. Travel plans hold, budgets shrink for SA holidaymakers. And why tourism is not just a side story, it’s SA’s economic future. Moneyweb

‘One of the reasons we are sounding alarm bells is that we are trying to look forward and say that this is one of the key issues that might have an impact on our season,’ says Dr Boitshoko Ntshabele, CEO of the Citrus Growers’ Association. Moneyweb

Fuel fears threaten SA’s citrus export season. Best-case vs worst-case scenarios for the next 6-12 months – and what South Africans should watch. Water cuts mirror load shedding’s economic toll. And SA brand value soars as banking, retail and telecoms dominate. Moneyweb

‘That version of the scheme indicated quite a few areas that were concerning to the veterinarians, mainly, centralising some very key issues to a particular organisation,’ says Dr Ziyanda Majokweni, president of the South African Veterinary Association. Moneyweb

Vets reject private gatekeeper in FMD rollout. Oil crisis could wipe out $94bn in global ad spend growth. And as fuel costs soar, smart car choices become essential. Moneyweb

‘We've got sufficient planned imports that are coming into the country, with the months of May and June still being confirmed,’ says Avhapfani Tshifularo, CEO of the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa. Moneyweb

Empty pumps, rising panic: SA petrol stations hit by fuel shortages. Solar demand on the rise, but trust gap remains. And Cape Town unlocks value in organic waste. Moneyweb

‘I'm advocating to change the Rica Act for biometric recognition to be included at time of registration. I propose facial recognition because that works in the banking sector,’ says telecoms security expert, Moneyweb

Close the SIM-swap loophole, experts call for biometric fix. Why SA throws away R62bn worth of food while people starve. And when the farmer dies, does the farm survive? The high stakes of succession. Moneyweb

‘At the moment we are seeing that the brand alone doesn't help to retain a customer…they look at the brand experience, the ownership experience as part of the value that they are seeking,’ says Liezel Jonkheid, director at the Consumer Psychology Lab. Moneyweb

Profit pressure mounts for mid-tier banks in low-rate era. Cheap cars aren’t the threat, changing expectations are. And can the hospitality sector bring meaningful growth to local economies? Moneyweb

‘We are at the brink of a crisis, we call upon the Ministry of Police and the Department of Justice to look at measures which can be put in place to educate members of the public about the entire concept of the rule of law,’ says Nkosana Mvundlela, president of the Law Society of South Africa Moneyweb

Legal community reels after fatal shooting near CCMA. US probe sparks tariff fears and mixed reactions. And SA’s property map is changing — 150 000 new homes tell the story. Moneyweb

We have global partners who do listen to South Africa, and South Africa should take it upon [itself], as it has done in other conflicts in the world before, to aggressively move forward,’ says Alan Mukoki, CEO, South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Moneyweb

War on the economy – Sacci warns of global fallout. New broadband rollout policy raises alarm. And Ramaphosa’s R155bn property plan targets idle state assets. Moneyweb

‘There is a strange clause in the contract to say that I will give you money, but you must give me 1% back,’ says Rudie Heyneke, senior project manager at Outa. Moneyweb

Joburg buried in waste — what went wrong? Outa report flags “dangerous gaps” in NSFAS housing system. Debt is the new salary. South Africans owe up to 8x what they make. Moneyweb

‘It doesn't matter how much we invest in infrastructure, without having the right people in place, we are still facing an even bigger problem,’ says Dr Lester Goldman, CEO of the Water Institute of Southern Africa. Moneyweb

World mourns SA legal titan Nicholas “Fink” Haysom. SA’s water crisis deepens as skills and leadership run dry. And why 90% of SA children are missing out on mental healthcare. Moneyweb

‘Based on the orders that have been placed and the ships that are already on the way, we should be able to supply fuel until the latter part of April,’ says Jacob Mbele, Director-General at the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. Moneyweb

Government calms supply fears as oil shocks hit prices. Parliament showdown over SA’s controversial Iran relationship. AI fraud surge forces companies to become digital security firms. Moneyweb

‘We've got to confront the reality that over 12 million people in this country are unemployed, and that the vast bulk of those, we estimate over 10 million, are long-term unemployed,’ says Neil Coleman, senior policy specialist at the Institute for Economic Justice. Moneyweb

Policy blind spots are fuelling SA’s jobs disaster. Tourism at risk as global poll backs captive lion phase-out. And work has never been faster – but workers have never been more tired. The real cost of an exhausted workforce. Moneyweb

‘Donald Trump seems to have this notion that all his trade partners are getting the better of him, so the US is trying to find reasons to impose more restrictions,’ says Steven Gruzd of the South African Institute of International Affairs. Moneyweb

Washington turns the spotlight on SA in global trade probe. SA maize exports fall behind forecast as demand cools. And how a SA startup is monetising Airbnb’s unused nights. Moneyweb

‘Where consumers previously were buying secondhand cars because of the affordability, they're looking at paying a little bit extra and getting a new car,’ says Ayesha Hatea, senior director of research and consulting at TransUnion Africa. Moneyweb

Affordability fuels SA’s best new car sales in a decade. New database aims to build trust in South Africa’s small charities. And why innovation stalls when loyalty programmes forget people. Moneyweb

‘Particularly in the public sector, there's large non-compliance with the legislation, and contractors are really left to their own devices to collect money,’ says Euan Massey, director, MDA Attorneys Moneyweb

Contractors warn payment delays are choking South Africa’s construction sector. How are South African households coping financially? And the Karoo farmer turning pistachios into a multibillion-rand opportunity. Moneyweb

‘The number of parties, if they all meet the requirement to contest, means we must place a very unwieldy ballot booklet in front of the voter,’ says IEC deputy chief electoral officer, Masego Sheburi. Moneyweb

508 parties registered – 2026 elections set to become SA’s most expensive yet. Study shows most social grant fraud is linked to officials, not beneficiaries. And what foreign property owners should know about SA’s latest tax changes. Moneyweb

‘The problems are not being picked up at the earliest point before the cars get sold to the market…a lot of the problems are actually being picked up through diagnostics after it's been sold,’ says Phakamisa Hlubi-Majola, spokesperson for the Motor Industry Staff Association. Moneyweb

Are rising vehicle recalls hurting dealership credibility? Activists warn that a ‘short-sighted’ budget risks locking SA into a fossil-fuel future. And Stats SA unpacks latest GDP results. Moneyweb

‘If you are a business owner, they know exactly how much money you make. That's why they do their research to make sure that they will take you for that,’ says Ruan Vermaak, communication manager at CrisisOnCall. Moneyweb

Six weeks to crisis: Middle East war could tip global economy. Kidnappings soar in SA, with Gauteng the epicentre. And SA’s era of corruption inquiries meets a justice deficit. Moneyweb

‘We know that the cost of the fuel products will be felt immediately by consumers, but the trickle-down effect into the rest of the economy will be evident for quite some time to come,’ says Paul Vos, regional MD of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. Moneyweb

Market jitters in Asia raise economic risks for SA. War in the Gulf hits SA trade routes as freight costs surge. And why the Showmax shutdown signals industry reset. Moneyweb

‘We are not far from the announcement. We are just making sure that everything is kept tightly under lock and key so that there is not any form of influence that can enter that process,’ says Gautrain CEO, Tshepo Kgobe. Moneyweb

Gautrain concession ends as system returns to Gauteng government control. AI reputational damage sparks new legal frontier. Why SA’s female leaders are burning out – and what it’s costing us. Moneyweb

‘A weak dollar is generally a good thing for emerging economies because it enables their central banks to keep on easing or to at least maintain their monetary stance and thus stimulate domestic demand,’ says Aroni Chaudhuri, chief economist for Africa at Coface. Moneyweb

A new app puts road repairs in citizens’ hands. How a commodity boom could throw SA’s economy a lifeline. And SA’s expanding waistline: 46% of adults projected to be obese by 2035. Moneyweb

‘As frustrating and inconvenient as it is, airlines and governments are not going to knowingly and wilfully put their citizens, passengers, air crew and aircraft in harm's way,’ says Linden Birns, MD of Plane Talking. Moneyweb

Trevor Manuel reflects on the life of ‘Terror’ Lekota. Minister defends FMD strategy amid legal challenge from farmers. And is the beer business losing its buzz for investors? Moneyweb

‘Just in the 2025/2026 year, we will lose R1.8 billion in revenue from the export industry. So that is why it is urgent at the moment,’ says Francois Rossouw, CEO at the Southern African Agri Initiative. Moneyweb

Farmers take minister to court over FMD vaccine ban. Couples gain R4m offshore freedom after budget change. And homeowners are raising concerns about how complexes are managed. Moneyweb

‘Shipping lines have begun to impose what is called war surcharge, which is roughly about R40 per carton of fresh fruit. That in percentage terms is something like 20% of their farm gate revenue,’ says Dr Iraj Abedian, founder and CEO of Pan-African Investment and Research Services. Moneyweb

Widening Iran-Israel conflict puts regional supply chains at risk. And continental energy heavyweights gather in Cape Town for real solutions. Moneyweb