'Post Office not a business model worth privatising'

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A look at some of today’s top stories, including what to expect from this week’s MPC meeting, South African Post Office business rescue plans and Richards Bay terminal resuming operations.

18 Jul 2023 6AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

[TOP STORY] Transport Dept concedes licence backlog will continue to mount

‘On a daily basis we get more than 10 000 applications. So we've got to balance the equation in terms of the backlog as well as the new applications that come through,’ says Department of Transport spokesperson, Collen Msibi.

26 Aug 10AM 8 min

New mining legislation could hurt jobs and investment

Bad news, as driver’s licence backlogs are set to last into 2026. A look at new divorce laws and the impact they could have on homes and properties. And a positive step towards SA’s freight future, as new operators win slots on Transnet network.

26 Aug 6AM 35 min

[TOP STORY] Electricity and logistics reforms drive cautious optimism on SA economy

‘We can expect some upgrades in the next few years. I think the rand can possibly also be slightly more stable in the medium to longer term than what we've become accustomed to,’ says Johan Els, group chief economist at Old Mutual.

25 Aug 9AM 7 min

SAT board removal: Did Tourism Minister follow the correct process?

The rand remains surprisingly resilient despite US tariffs. Why Minister Gayton McKenzie is in hot water over old social media posts. And a look at how communication dead zones are costing lives.

25 Aug 6AM 34 min

SA prisons hellish says Judge Cameron, Minister agrees

With the largest prison population in Africa, how can South Africa transform its jail system for the betterment of those incarcerated and for society at large?

22 Aug 3AM 34 min

'Post Office not a business model worth privatising'

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