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Khulekani Magubane

Khulekani Magubane is a financial reporter for Business Times, covering Parliament and the political economy. He is also an author of several fiction books.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a speech during a formal sitting at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France, on September 17 2026. Picture:

Pivot from US not easy as ABC for SA or Canada

Trade tensions with Washington complicate countries’ economic strategies

In construction, hazards include working at height, moving machinery, electrical risks, falling objects and changing site conditions. Illustration:

Young employees ‘more vulnerable to occupational injuries’

Concern about gaps in safety education and protocols for inexperienced workers.

Cape Town International Airport. File picture:

Acsa flies closer to the sun

As part of efforts to reduce aviation’s carbon emissions, solar power is being installed at local airports, with Cape Town International leading the way for the big three

A recent study shows the cessation of the child support grant increases depressive symptoms in adolescents.

How social grant fraud crackdown could worsen teen depression

The social development department says research should improve access to the grants programme

Social grants beneficiaries flock to Mqanduli in the Eastern Cape to get their grants. File photo

Study finds loss of child support grant damages mental health

A recent paper has found evidence that the cessation of the child support grant increases depressive symptoms in adolescents.

Libertalia Group CEO Mhlonishwa Winston Kunene.

Young black estate agent activist speaks out

Mhlonishwa Winston Kunene says real estate and property need transformation in the profession and consumer market

Libertalia Group CEO Mhlonishwa Winston Kunene.

Where are the black estate agents?

Mhlonishwa Winston Kunene says real estate and property need transformation in the profession and consumer market

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing Parliament on the migration crisis gripping South Africa. Picture:

Businesses remain vigilant ahead of June 30

Businesses have told Business Times that they expect to continue operating without considerable disruptions on Tuesday, but remain vigilant.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured the nation that planned June 30 protests will not result in disruptions.

Govt will work to ensure normality on June 30, says Ramaphosa

Reform of SA’s migration system under way, using legal and technological solutions

South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago. Picture: Freddy Mavunda/Business Day.

‘A balance of risks’: Why Reserve Bank is hiking repo rate by 25bps

While downside risks to growth are present, Sarb governor Lesetja Kganyago said the fundamentals of the economy remain intact.

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana. Supplied

Godongwana unpacks tongue-wagging cost of Sars customs dogs

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana said each dog in the Sars DDU costs an estimated R5.8m over 10 years.

City of Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero with finance minister Enoch Godongwana. File photo.

Treasury to bolster local govt services, collections, says Godongwana

Minister of finance Enoch Godongwana has told parliament the National Treasury will dedicate resources towards supporting local government as councils work to improve service delivery and enhance revenue collections for services rendered.

Patrick Kelly, Stats SA head of price statistics.

Historical surge in fuel prices triggers inflation jump to 4%

The price for inland 93 octane petrol rose to R23.25 a litre in April, the fifth largest increase for this grade in 50 years and the largest this century.

Minister of trade, industry and competition Parks Tau. Picture: Freddy Mavunda

Nearly a third of ICT non-compliant with B-BBEE, says Parks Tau

Parks Tau says about 30% of ICT firms are at lowest level of B-BBEE compliance

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has said the Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa must wait for its chance to request a R20bn bailout.
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Godongwana tells Land Bank to wait in line for R20bn bailout

Finance minister says the Land Bank needs to queue for its R20bn bailout request