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Hey big spenders! South Africans spent R1bn abroad over a six month period. Why suicide is on the rise amongst SA’s first responders. And Cosatu warns that high electricity prices could derail recovery efforts.

22 Oct 2025 6AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

[TOP STORY] Money stress worries most South Africans

Alex Cook, CEO of Wealthbit, weighs in with surprising insights.

5 Jun 7AM 8 min

Minister seeks investigation into R70m lease deal for empty building

SA tops Africa’s digital fraud rankings as criminals get smarter. SA companies are spending billions on benefits employees don’t use. And in conversation with author Lidia Rauch on her new book, Apartheid’s Granddaughter.

5 Jun 6AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] SA’s animal health makeover signals major policy shift

'So too do we need to look at completely changing the policies around how we deal with animal – and plant – diseases going forward as we rebuild that biosecurity ecosystem in South Africa,' says Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen.

4 Jun 10AM 8 min

Vulnerable countries paying the price for Hormuz shock

Steenhuisen promises a smarter bird flu fight to protect farmers and consumers. World Cup fever creates perfect storm for online gambling scams. And a new study puts economic growth at the centre of poverty reduction efforts.

4 Jun 6AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Through the looking glass: The hidden dangers of smart glasses

ESET’s Southern Africa cybersecurity researcher Allan Juma explores whether SA’s privacy laws can keep up with wearable AI.

3 Jun 10AM 8 min