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Exposed: The sordid tale of a dubious mine tailings operation that threatens critical wetlands in Gauteng

TOXIC TAILINGS

Exposed: The sordid tale of a dubious mine tailings operation that threatens critical wetlands in Gauteng

By Ed Stoddard and Felix Dlangamandla

Dudley Baylis

By Dudley Baylis

Why transparency, not moralising, is the missing piece in SA’s gambling regulation

2 February 2026

Five things to know about Kevin Warsh, nominee for next Fed chairperson

CENTRAL CASTING

Five things to know about Kevin Warsh, nominee for next Fed chairperson

By Reuters

Experts reveal where the smart money will be invested in 2026

STOCK OPTIONS

Experts reveal where the smart money will be invested in 2026

By Neesa Moodley

Elon Musk, SpaceX and a lesson in world domination

BUSINESS REFLECTION

Elon Musk, SpaceX and a lesson in world domination

By Steven Boykey Sidley

The Finance Ghost: Reits vs retailers — investors follow SA’s consumer value chain

PHANTOM SHARES

The Finance Ghost: Reits vs retailers — investors follow SA’s consumer value chain

By The Finance Ghost

Fail-safe? Corolla Cross two-star test puts accountability in the spotlight

SAFETY CHECKS

Fail-safe? Corolla Cross two-star test puts accountability in the spotlight

By Jamie Benjamin

Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa

By Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa

Private sector keeping SA Tourism afloat amid institutional drift and instability

30 January 2026

Yes, Eskom is getting into the bitcoin business

POWER MINING

Yes, Eskom is getting into the bitcoin business

By Lindsey Schutters

Sarb keeps repo rate steady to anchor inflation at ‘new normal’ of 3% target

MPC January 2026

Sarb keeps repo rate steady to anchor inflation at ‘new normal’ of 3% target

By Kara Le Roux

After the Bell: Life's a gas... until it’s not

BUSINESS REFLECTION

After the Bell: Life's a gas... until it’s not

By Stephen Grootes

If Sibanye-Stillwater had not diversified, it would have died by 2028 — CEO

DODO STATUS DODGED

If Sibanye-Stillwater had not diversified, it would have died by 2028 — CEO

By Ed Stoddard

Severe weather affects Sasol’s Mozambique operations but gas supplies remain uninterrupted

STORM IMPACT

Severe weather affects Sasol’s Mozambique operations but gas supplies remain uninterrupted

By Ed Stoddard

The path to economic growth, according to James Vos

GOSPEL OF JAMES

The path to economic growth, according to James Vos

By Lindsey Schutters

Money Muscle

CARTOON

Money Muscle

By Rico

Parliament vows intervention after Save SA Film Jobs protest exposes industry freefall

FADE TO BLACK

Parliament vows intervention after Save SA Film Jobs protest exposes industry freefall

By Kara Le Roux

Francois Baird

By Francois Baird

While SA’s economy stutters, poultry delivers jobs, growth and food security

28 January 2026

Loaded for Bear: After deluge cometh drought - El Niño will likely return in 2026 and SA needs to prepare

BUSINESS REFLECTION

Loaded for Bear: After deluge cometh drought - El Niño will likely return in 2026 and SA needs to prepare

By Ed Stoddard

Despite challenges, the African startup market shows discipline and maturity

STEADY SOVEREIGNTY

Despite challenges, the African startup market shows discipline and maturity

By Lindsey Schutters

After the Bell: Eskom... just as things were getting better

BUSINESS REFLECTION

After the Bell: Eskom... just as things were getting better

By Stephen Grootes

The AI trade is crowded, pushing legacy software back into favour

FOMO FATIGUE

The AI trade is crowded, pushing legacy software back into favour

By Kara Le Roux