How much money South Africans are spending on rent each month
Data from PayProp’s latest report indicates how much different tenants across South Africa pay for rent as well has what the average rent is in all 9 provinces. Source: BusinessTech
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10 most common reasons South Africans get divorced
Data from the Department of Social Development in 2021 shows South Africa has seen a steady decline in traditional ‘nuclear’ families, with similar changes in divorce and marriage rates being seen over the last decade. Source: BusinessTech
New case deals with a South African worker who was fired for ‘complaining too much’ – what you should know
South Africa’s Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) recently dealt with the dismissal of an employee who continuously raised grievances at work, says Jacques van Wyk, director at Werksmans Attorneys Source: BusinessTech
3 new cryptocurrency rules coming for South Africa
Cryptocurrency has been gaining momentum in South Africa and the government made it clear in its 2022 Budget Speech that they are taking it very seriously, says advisory firm Tax Consulting SA. Source: BusinessTech
These are the cars that South Africa’s ministers and deputy ministers drive
South Africa’s cabinet ministers have provided an overview of the vehicles they and their deputy ministers currently drive. Source: BusinessTech
The major new projects planned for South Africa – including a gold mine and a massive data centre
The Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) group has published its latest Foreign Direct Investment Tracker, detailing some of the major fixed investment projects planned for South Africa. Source: BusinessTech
Electric car ‘grants’ proposed for South Africa
South Africa risks being left behind as the rest of the world moves to electric vehicles, but the introduction of grants and other incentives could improve adoption, says the Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) group. Source: BusinessTech
Government workers in South Africa to get ‘anti-discrimination’ course
Public Service and Administration Ayanda Dlodlo has urged public servants in national and provincial government departments to enrol for the newly-established anti-discrimination online course. Source: BusinessTech
Eskom CEO holds talks on potential projects with World Bank
The head of South Africa’s state power utility held discussions with the World Bank as it explores options for transitioning from coal-fired stations to cleaner sources of energy. Source: BusinessTech
Standard Bank flags interest rate hikes and Ukraine risks for South Africa
Standard Bank has published its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2021, with the group reporting a 57% increase in profits to R25 billion as the economy recovered from Covid. Source: BusinessTech