[Opinion] Maize Meal Porridge Index shows effect of food inflation on low-income households
This new index shows how low-income consumers battle to afford nutritious food for their families as food price inflation soars.
[Opinion] Talking a big game
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been big on promises, but will he follow through on these promises with any real action? Chris Hattingh has his doubts.
[Opinion] ANC manifesto vague and Nixonian with little hope of creating a better life for all
When we examine public opportunities to make grand, sweeping statements (such as State of the Nation Addresses and, in an election year, party manifestos) versus most citizens' everyday reality of life on the ground, we can better understand whether, if implemented, ideas and policies contained in said manifestos will produce better or worse outcomes, writes the author.
[Opinion] Exploring SA’s median-age dynamics
As South Africa navigates its complex socio-economic landscape, one of the most telling indicators of demographic shifts is the median age.
[Letter] SA citizens have low quality of life
Challenges facing consumers a reflection of the state of governance in SA.
[Letter] IMF revision on growth is no surprise
SA must urgently deal with problems hurting the economy.
[Letter] Bailout risks papering over Transnet failures
The longer SA focuses on short-term ‘fixes’ its trade potential will be hobbled
[Letter] Lax biosecurity a threat to agriculture
No or limited government funding is available to implement control measures.