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[Opinion] Privatisation at Transnet ports hits first snag on road to creating efficiency

Chris Hattingh discusses latest Port of Durban developments with Business Times.

[Opinion] Shrinking Family Units in South Africa

In South Africa, families have undergone a significant transformation over the past few decades. One noticeable change is the size of families.

[Letter] Reserve Bank has its hands tied

Is enough being done to rein in administered prices and excess costs caused by infrastructure failures?

[Opinion] Transnet on the move!

Can Transnet be fixed? This won’t happen overnight, but CHRIS HATTINGH reveals that some positive steps are finally being taken.

[Letter] Master plans drive up costs

Trade, industry & competition minister Ebrahim Patel has highlighted the negative consequences of inefficient rail and ports systems, especially for new and emerging businesses (“Patel bemoans failed SOEs hobbling black industrialists”, March 18).

[Opinion] Quality over quantity

Will the declining average levels of basic service delivery influence voter behaviour in the 2024 National and Provincial elections?

[Opinion] Maize Meal Porridge Index shows effect of food inflation on low-income households

This new index shows how low-income consumers battle to afford nutritious food for their families as food price inflation soars.

[Opinion] Talking a big game

President Cyril Ramaphosa has been big on promises, but will he follow through on these promises with any real action? Chris Hattingh has his doubts.