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‘We can learn from the German approach of using a theoretical learning process coupled with practical vocational training,’ says President Cyril Ramaphosa. (Brenton Geach/Gallo)
CARIN SMITH

Ramaphosa: Laws, policies must open South Africa up to investors

Germany has more than 600 companies operating in South Africa, providing more than 100 000 jobs

  • Carin Smith
2 min read
The representations submitted by Moyane in response to the recommendations of the Nugent Commission failed entirely to deal with the substantive issues the report raised, in Ramaphosa’s view. (Leon Sadiki)
CARIN SMITH

Moyane still going to the ConCourt

The former Sars commissioner is continuing with his Constitutional Court application in which he disputes the lawfulness of the Nugent Commission

  • Carin Smith
2 min read
Numsa, which has 146 members who had been employed by VR Laser until recently, wants the court to set aside the business rescue plan for VR Laser. (David Harrison/M&G)
BUSINESS RESCUE

Numsa heads to court to stop asset sale of Gupta-linked VR Laser

Numsa’s urgent application is against VR Laser Services, the two business rescue practitioners and other respondents

  • Carin Smith
4 min read
The association is predicting a drop of R1.54 per litre for petrol, with diesel dropping by 92 cents and illuminating paraffin by 85 cents. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

Fuel prices set to increase again in August — AA

​South Africans can expect another increase in the price of petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin in August says the AA

  • Carin Smith
3 min read
SA Express employees beat out 16 other interested parties to buy a stake in the troubled state-owned airline.
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION

Grounded SA Express one step closer to taking off again

SA Express announced on Thursday the South African Civil Aviation Authority had reinstated its Aircraft Maintenance Organisation certification

  • Carin Smith
2 min read
Deputy Minister of Public Works Jeremy Cronin.
CARIN SMITH

Pace of land reform weak and pathetic, says Cronin

Jeremy Cronin has ascribed the "pathetic" pace of land reform to factors like weak policy, corruption, lack of will and a lack of capacity

  • Carin Smith
2 min read
As a business SAA stands a good chance to ‘return to its former glory’
CARIN SMITH

R100 000 bet on SAA’s future

The national airways chief executive has taken up a challenge proposed by the Free Market Foundation

  • Carin Smith
2 min read
​SAA has reached the point where some hard decisions have to be made
CARIN SMITH

SAA CEO: All we ask is three years – and money

Jarana said there is now a “date in the future” where SAA will break even

  • Carin Smith
3 min read
In early April 2018
ACSA

Ex-ACSA legal head wants CEO Maseko to feel the Blade

​A request for a high court interdict preventing Bongani Maseko from being reappointed as CEO will only be heard later this year

  • Carin Smith
4 min read
Former Steinhoff CEO, Markus Jooste. File photo
CARIN SMITH

Markus Jooste no ‘puppet master’

Allegations that the former Steinhoff chief executive is still a de facto director at Mayfair are ‘unwarranted and baseless’ speculation

  • Carin Smith
4 min read
Moody’s points out that
CAPE TOWN

Moody’s raises red flags over Cape Town water crisis

The City of Cape Town is currently rated Baa3 – the lowest level of investment grade, and is on review for a downgrade.

  • Carin Smith
3 min read
With every ‘we regret to inform you’ your dignity and self-worth take a knock, but please don’t give up
CARIN SMITH

Lower unemployment rate masks worrisome work prospects

Unemployment levels fell in the second quarter, largely on informal sector job creation, but the number of discouraged job seekers rose.

  • Carin Smith
3 min read