‘Govt ready to ‘endure’ legal challenges to block oil, gas’

Court challenges will not deter government from pursuing oil and gas in the country, said Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe. “We are battling with exploration of gas and…

BETA exits transport, logistics business

Business Writer BETA Holdings has exited its transport and logistics business to concentrate on its core activities of producing and supplying infrastructure inputs, an official has said. BETA, popularly known…

Exchange rates analogy: official and parallel

Dr Keen Mhlanga The economic performance of countries with parallel exchange rate markets has often been exceptional in all the wrong ways. This category is characterised by high and chronic…

So how much salt should you put in the pasta water?

You’re making pasta. The water comes to the boil, and it’s time to add the salt. But how much? Do you even pay attention? Count me among the people who…

Toyota GR Corolla South African pricing released

Johannesburg – Like its GR Yaris sibling, the new Toyota GR Corolla was inspired by the world of rallying and it is undeniably the most exciting car ever to wear…

Why a former World No. 1 is skipping the PGA

Martin Kaymer says he doesn’t think he can play three tournaments in a row. So he’s skipping the one in the middle. Which is also the PGA Championship, where he…

Novak Djokovic beats Cameron Norrie to reach quarter-finals

Defending champion Novak Djokovic reached his 17th successive Italian Open quarter-final with a tense victory over British number one Cameron Norrie. The 35-year-old Serb, who will be replaced as world…

‘Salaries aren’t keeping up with inflation’

Average salary increases in South Africa are failing to keep pace with inflation as low economic growth, high unemployment and the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic impact on the labour…

Fed poised for big upgrade to outlook despite swirling risks

Federal Reserve officials are likely to deliver their biggest upward revision to the US economic outlook since 2021 next month, as stress in the banking sector and a looming debt…

Grilled baby chicken for laid back weekend

This grilled baby chicken with gremolata and salad verde recipe is perfect for a laid-back weekend Need some relaxing therapy? Fire up the braai, take the oil out of the…

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