Higher electricity connection fees in South Africa
There’s been outrage from some quarters in South Africa about reports that the power utility Eskom and some municipalities intend to increase the connection fee for electricity users who also gener...
South Africa business mood at four-month high on tourism boost
An index measuring South African business sentiment rose to a four-month high in July as tourism numbers and new vehicle sales increased.
Big shift in schooling in South Africa
Online schools had their fair share of critics among South Africans even prior to the pandemic, a perception that has seemingly changed drastically amid a raft of new affordable options including C...
Minefield of taxes lies ahead for crypto asset transactions in South Africa
A gain on the disposal of crypto assets may be taxed as either revenue or capital, in line with the same income tax rules that apply to the disposal of shares or unit trusts, says Joon Chong, partn...
Why your boss won’t let you work from home in South Africa
A workplace design consultancy outlined why in some case remote work is not preferred by employers.
These jobs and skills will pay loads and give you more career flexibility in South Africa
Global talent agency Outsized provides nine in demand skills for people looking to have more flexibility.
Mediclinic accepts £3.7 billion bid from billionaire Rupert
Mediclinic International agreed to the latest in a series of offers from a consortium led by billionaire Johann Rupert, valuing the South African hospital operator at 3.7 billion pounds ($4.5 billi...
Call for South Africa to ban consultancy for its dodgy work at SARS
The Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF)has called on the government in South Africa to follow the lead of its adversaries in the UK and ban consultancy Bain & Co the role it played in facilitating the ca...
What the law says about operating a drone – and your right to privacy
Certain legal restrictions apply to drones, which are increasingly being deployed by hobbyists and commercial operators, and the penalties for infringing privacy are severe
United Airlines announces new direct flight between Cape Town and Washington
United Airlines has announced a direct, non-stop service between Washington Dulles Airport and Cape Town International Airport.
The end of the five-day workweek in South Africa
Covid-19 merely sped up the longer-term trend towards greater remote working. The more interesting impact, which is still unfolding, is on office building design, as office landlords and tenants ba...
The great resignation is becoming the great regret
The rising cost of living globally is making consumers rethink resigning from their job.
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