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[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.

[Opinion] ANC manifesto vague and Nixonian with little hope of creating a better life for all

When we examine public opportunities to make grand, sweeping statements (such as State of the Nation Addresses and, in an election year, party manifestos) versus most citizens' everyday reality of life on the ground, we can better understand whether, if implemented, ideas and policies contained in said manifestos will produce better or worse outcomes, writes the author.