Economy
Covid-19: New UIF provisions may help workers
But labour lawyer has his doubts and the Fund is “inundated with enquiries from businesses”
News | 23 March 2020
15% of SA’s wealth is in the hands of just 3,500 people, study finds
New estimates confirm extreme inequality
By James Stent
News | 10 March 2020
Centuries old fishing method survives in False Bay
In the 1970s there were dozens of trek fishing crews. Today, there are only four left.
Photo Essay | 28 February 2020
Women make a living picking through scrap metal
“It’s amazing what valuable pieces one can find … Maybe one day l will even find gold”
News | 27 February 2020
Budget Day marked by protests and marches
Issues included unemployment, climate change and gender rights
By Ashraf Hendricks, Tariro Washinyira and Vincent Lali
News | 26 February 2020
Campaigners launch The Real Jobs Summit ahead of budget speech
About 150 protesters marched to Parliament on Monday under the banner of Cry of the Xcluded campaign
News | 25 February 2020
Precarious life for immigrant job-seekers
Suburban Johannesburg street corners attract many people seeking casual work
News | 18 February 2020
The human cost of South Africa’s unsecured lending explosion
There are examples in the world of responsible lending to poor people, but not here
By Malcolm Rees
Analysis | 13 February 2020
Debt collecting firm Flemix fined for dodgy practice
This is a significant step in reforming micro-lending industry, says law clinic attorney
News | 5 February 2020