Formulating a new battle plan against the NHI law

Lawyers discuss concerns and objections of two organisations that intend to challenge the legislation in court

SHIRLEY DE VILLIERS: Let them drive G-Wagons

What the ANC says on the campaign trail and what it does are two very different things. Fikile Mbalula’s Geländewagen gaffe shows as much

No Netflix twist on May 29

Showtime: after the DA’s manifest failure to openly embrace a nonracial future, how likely is the black middle class to bite the ANC hand that feeds it?

DEON GOUWS: A very British perspective on JSE listings

Perhaps the South African finance minister should follow the example of his UK counterpart to attract listings to the JSE

The money’s in the forecourt

The Fuel Company plays a key role in diversifying KAL away from its traditional farmer client base. It’s picking up momentum as it rolls out more convenience ...

JUSTICE MALALA: Why the DA snubs black liberals

The burning flag ad shows the party is out of touch with voters who could have helped it govern

Opening salvoes in the Amazon vs Takealot battle

The price war between the online rivals appears to be happening mostly behind the scenes

SANISHA PACKIRISAMY: Geopolitical risk — a shadow over the ballot box

South Africa’s elections will take place against the backdrop of international events. While domestic issues will be top of mind, it’s important not to forget ...

Pivoting to save South Africa

The DA says its new free-market economic plan would create 2-million jobs and save the country from its low-growth trap. The blowback from labour has been ...

EDITORIAL: NHI — a Grimm fairy tale

The National Health Insurance Bill, signed into law on the eve of the election, will need absurd tax increases and won’t result in better care

Pulling Transnet back on track

Rail reform can boost job creation, tax collection and the rand — here’s how it will work

DUNCAN McLEOD: PC vs Mac, and the battle for silicon supremacy

Chips take centre stage as the lines between the virtual and real worlds blur, and Intel is the big loser

Is furniture stalwart Lewis really so cheap?

Despite underwhelming returns, Lewis is the one retailer in a ‘graveyard’ sector that’s stood the test of time by staying focused on the basics and not taking ...

PODCAST: If you’re going to create winners, where do the losers go?

Trade specialist Donald MacKay tells Peter Bruce that Ebrahim Patel’s industry masterplans have created a subsidised elite trading at the expense of the public ...

Simmering fuse in the Middle East

Despite White House assertions that there is no widening war in the Middle East, an increasing number of players seem to be entering the fray

Stormers pro deal makes the try line

The Stormers’ pro deal has gone through, but professional rugby needs a better finance model if it is to make the try line

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HILARY JOFFE: Anglo’s best weapon may be the regulatory morass

Hilary Joffe

SA regulators will not halt the BHP deal, but it could come with a thick layer of conditions and extra costs

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RICARDO SMITH: At the belly of the curve

Ricardo Smith

Notwithstanding the risks, local fixed-income securities are an attractive investment

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CHRIS THURMAN: Naming and shaming the faith-based parties

Chris Thurman

The third and final instalment of the series on the sometimes unsightly logos of SA political parties

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Sanlam boss says insurer is insulated from global risks

SA’s largest insurer well prepared with diversity of operations and geography, says CEO Paul Hanratty

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Marc Hasenfuss FM and Investors Monthly editor

MARC HASENFUSS: The difficulty in retrieving Brett Kebble’s lost treasure

Randgold wants its shares back, along with $144m in dividends

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EDITORIAL: Will the new-look Anglo be appealing enough?

The market responded cautiously when the proposed restructuring at Anglo was announced

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SHIRLEY DE VILLIERS: Let them drive G-Wagons

What the ANC says on the campaign trail and what it does are two very different things. Fikile Mbalula’s Geländewagen gaffe shows as much

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