Economy
Catastrophic decline in the South African music industry
Once seen as a vital growth point with huge export potential, our music industry is a tiny shadow of its former self, and Covid is not the main culprit
By Niki Moore
Feature | 24 November 2021
Local manufacture of army’s new uniforms will create jobs
SANDF says uniforms will be 100% made in SA
By Liezl Human
News | 3 November 2021
Immigrants in Gqeberha say they live in fear after Cele and Mbalula’s remarks
“They came here to fan xenophobia” says informal trader
News | 22 October 2021
Steel federation says 6% wage increase offer is final
CEO says sector has lost over 50,000 jobs this year alone
Brief | 15 October 2021
Steel strike continues as NUMSA members reject SEIFSA offer
Investigation ongoing into security guards accused of using live ammunition on striking workers
News | 14 October 2021
Bongie Mahlangu started a thriving business despite the Covid pandemic
During the Covid-19 lockdown about 2.9 million people, mostly women, lost their jobs according to the NIDS CRAM survey.
Video | 12 October 2021
Vavi calls for general strike to support metal workers
Employers say NUMSA’s demands will force companies to close
By Masego Mafata and Kimberly Mutandiro
News | 8 October 2021
Hundreds block Malmesbury’s streets over “unaffordable” utility bills
Swartland municipality says its already written off more than R14.9 million in irrecoverable debt
Brief | 5 October 2021
Not such a dirty business: Two Diepsloot entrepreneurs create jobs from rubbish
Diepsloot in Johannesburg has become a dumping ground for rubbish. Parts of the township look unsightly. But two residents are turning a messy situation into a job-creation opportunity that removes rubbish.
Video | 17 September 2021