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    New Stats SA data shows more than 750 business insolvencies were recorded in South Africa during the first half of 2026. Photo: OLIVIER LE MOAL

    More than 750 firms go insolvent as SA companies feel the pinch

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    A World Bank and S&P Global Container Port Performance Index ranked the Port of Cape Town as the worst-performing container port in the world

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    New export opportunities, including China, are expected to boost South Africa’s rooibos industry and strengthen demand for the indigenous tea.

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    Oratile Sibanyoni is a young entrepreneur with a mission. Photo. Lorraine Mokhatla

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    A long wait for care at a hospital gave Sibongile Mongadi an idea for her business. Photo. Supplied

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    Innovator Tshepiso Malema has designed a digital solution to help farmers.

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    Setšong Tea Crafters was able to overcome barriers that often keep rural enterprises out of mainstream retail channels. Photo. Lucas Ledwaba\Mukurukuru Media

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    New Stats SA data shows more than 750 business insolvencies were recorded in South Africa during the first half of 2026. Photo: OLIVIER LE MOAL

    More than 750 firms go insolvent as SA companies feel the pinch

    Property players are urging caution as another rate hike could dampen the sector’s confidence.

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    The government has introduced temporary fuel price relief worth R17.2 billion due to rising global fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict.

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    Rise in inflation is putting SMEs under strain

    SMEs brace for pressure as inflation jumps to 4%

    Container traffic at South African ports remains under pressure as businesses call for faster infrastructure reforms.

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    TriLand tourism plan could boost Mpumalanga’s economy

    South African Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille and Mauritian Tourism Minister Richard Duval during the signing of a tourism cooperation agreement at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 in Durban. Photo: DoT

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    Limpopo is positioning tourism infrastructure as part of a broader economic development strategy aimed at attracting investors. Photo. Lucas Ledwaba\Mukurukuru Media

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Inside Growth: From Village Boy to CA(SA): Rhangani Mbhalati on Building a Successful Firm

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In our first episode of Inside Growth, we speak to Rhangani Mbhalati, Founder and Executive Chairman of Chapu Chartered Accountants. In conversation with host Noni Khumalo, Rhangani shares the story of how it all started, making special mention of the challenges he experienced along the way.

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