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What R350 Grant Recipients Teach Us About Micro-Economies and Informal Trade in South Africa In a country grappling with record-high unemployment and deep inequality, South Africa’s R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant — a lifeline for over 8 million recipients — has become more than just a survival mechanism. It’s quietly fuelling a network…
The Black Middle Class Is Shrinking — What That Means for SA’s Future Economy South Africa’s economic future is intrinsically linked to the stability and growth of its middle class. However, the nation’s black middle class — households earning between approximately R200,000 and R350,000 annually — is facing increasing strain. This demographic, which once symbolised…
The Cost of Starting a Business in South Africa vs. Other African Markets South Africa has long been considered the gateway to African business, but rising costs and bureaucratic hurdles are pushing entrepreneurs to look elsewhere. While the country still offers sophisticated financial markets and infrastructure, the cost of starting a business here has become…
Eskom Price Increases: 67% Rise Since 2020 Hits SA Businesses Hard South African businesses are buckling under the weight of Eskom’s price increases. Since 2020, electricity tariffs have jumped by 67% – a figure that dwarfs the country’s inflation rate and is forcing companies to make tough choices about their future. What started as manageable…
Build Your First Website Free (No Coding) Building a website for free without coding skills has never been easier for South African entrepreneurs and small business owners. With over 3 million SMMEs operating across the country, establishing an online presence is crucial for business growth and reaching new customers. The digital landscape in South Africa…
Start Smart: Logo Before Laptop for SA Side Hustles In South Africa’s booming side hustle economy, everyone dreams of being the next big thing—from vibrant Instagram thrift stores to authentic kasi cooking brands. But while most aspiring entrepreneurs rush to buy the best laptop or secure initial stock, the crucial truth is often overlooked: your…
AI Isn’t Taking Your Job—But Someone Who Knows How to Use It Might Why South African Professionals Need to Upskill with AI Now We’ve all heard the dramatic headlines: “AI is coming for your job.” It’s the kind of attention-grabbing fear that spreads fast, especially during economic uncertainty. But the truth, particularly in the South…
What South Africa Needs to Become an AI Superpower in Africa Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant future. It’s here, profoundly shaping economies, transforming industries, and redefining how countries compete on the global stage. While the United States, China, and Europe currently dominate the global AI landscape, Africa is beginning to carve out its…
Temu Launches SA Warehouse – Faster Delivery Chinese e-commerce giant Temu has officially launched its first warehouse in South Africa, and frankly, it’s about time. After months of South African consumers enduring weeks-long delivery times from China, this strategic move promises to shake up our local e-commerce scene in ways that Takealot probably isn’t too…
Trump’s 30% Tariff Bombshell: Why SA Businesses Are Scrambling Within hours, SA exporters across the country were staring at the same nightmare: a blanket 30% tariff on all South African goods entering the US, effective August 1st. No exceptions, no grace period, no room for negotiation. Your premium wine heading to Manhattan? Add 30%. That…
