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Hollywood on the Veld: When movie mayhem gripped the City of Gold – Ted Botha
14th April 2025 In 1913, a secretive American millionaire, who lived on the top floor of the famous Carlton Hotel, had a crazy idea: to make movies in... →
South Africa aims to use US tariff pause to have formal talks on ‘mutually beneficial’ trade deal 
By: Terence Creamer 10th April 2025 Having received confirmation that the 30% reciprocal tariffs imposed on South African exports by President Donald Trump have been paused, Trade,... →
Budgets and tariffs
10th April 2025 The vote on the Fiscal Framework was 194 for and 182 against, thus a slim majority of only 12. However, 24 members of Parliament (MPs) did not... →
America’s application of tariff-setting formula ‘hugely inflated’ South Africa’s trade surplus
By: Terence Creamer 9th April 2025 South Africa’s trade surplus with the US, which was used to calculate the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, has been... →
Platinum-based green hydrogen on way to becoming South Africa’s new gold – CHIETA
By: Martin Creamer 8th April 2025 Three new green hydrogen qualifications are being registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations to enable South Africa to seize... →
Rwanda’s image abroad: how western countries are beginning to turn their backs
8th April 2025 Rwanda enjoyed good relations with the western world for many years. This was due to systematic and intentional efforts to build its profile as a... →
Budget imbroglio: When the politicking stops, there are constructive alternatives to VAT rise and bracket creep
8th April 2025 With talks about aspects of the 2025 national budget continuing, despite Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana having already gazetting the Rates and... →
South Africa should respond to macroeconomic turbulence with resilience and strategic foresight, Mavuso says
By: Darren Parker 7th April 2025 Following last week’s announcement by US President Donald Trump that South Africa will be subjected to 30% tariffs on all imports into the US,... →
