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Khulekani Magubane is a financial reporter for Business Times, covering Parliament and the political economy. He is also an author of several fiction books.
Trade tensions with Washington complicate countries’ economic strategies
Financial mismanagement in local government not only imperils service delivery in towns and cities but also risks causing the financial collapse of water boards, minister of finance Enoch Godongwana told parliament on Friday.
Alcohol industry puts the case for beer, wine and spirits prices as government aims to curb abuse and social harm
Concern about gaps in safety education and protocols for inexperienced workers.
As part of efforts to reduce aviation’s carbon emissions, solar power is being installed at local airports, with Cape Town International leading the way for the big three
A recent paper has found evidence that the cessation of the child support grant increases depressive symptoms in adolescents.
Businesses have told Business Times that they expect to continue operating without considerable disruptions on Tuesday, but remain vigilant.
Mosa Chabane says South Africans have a right to voice their ‘legitimate concerns’ about migration peacefully
Reform of SA’s migration system under way, using legal and technological solutions
The price for inland 93 octane petrol rose to R23.25 a litre in April, the fifth largest increase for this grade in 50 years and the largest this century.
Ministers agree to a temporary reduction to the general fuel levy from R4.10 per litre to R1.10 per litre — and continued work to review the fuel pricing formula.
MPs hold roundtable to understand social and economic opportunities and pitfalls of podcasting
Electricity & energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says factors such as exchange rates, fees and other non-price conditions have added a layer of complexity to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) funding efforts.
The minister says SA is endowed with significant offshore petroleum potential
Stats SA said real GDP increased by 1.1% in 2025, compared to 0.5% in 2024.