School dropouts: Government needs to do more

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A round-up of news updates, including a look at the impact of congestion at the ports on fruit exports.
A look at why SA has a high dropout rate in schools and should the DA be concerned about resignations from the party?

19 Jan 2024 5AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

Durban and Cape Town on beaches, water safety and holiday crowds

From DJ Warras to Witness D: The week SA’s hit-list went public and a look at the state of private security. A bold sustainability push gives worn workwear a second life.

17 Dec 5AM 35 min

[TOP STORY] Fried chicken, groceries and late nights: Inside SA’s Uber Eats trends

‘The Uber Eats app is saving consumers more than 12.7 million hours by delivering meals and groceries directly to the door. What we're seeing is a real push and a real acceleration in the convenience culture trend,’ says Cassie Jaganyi, head of communications, Uber Sub-Saharan Africa.

15 Dec 8AM 6 min

Transnet CEO on freight rebound and shrinking losses

Order. Eat. Repeat: Uber Eats unpacks SA’s wildest food habits of 2025. SA farmers left reeling after Botswana reimposes sudden vegetable import ban. And what to check before switching insurers as new premiums and risk profiles roll out.

15 Dec 5AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] Stretch your bonus: Expert tips to beat lifestyle and budget creep

‘You need to be honest with yourself and honest with your financial advisor. If you make those cuts, you make those changes, it really opens up a lot more opportunities for you and relief for you monthly,’ says Boipelo Ndimande, CFO at Consult by Momentum.

12 Dec 6AM 6 min

Brazil and SA meet for urgent talks on meat security

New vehicle finance business up 12% as demand accelerates. South Africa’s digital banks still run on decades-old systems – and it’s driving up costs, says expert. And why it’s not your bonus that is broken, but your budget.

12 Dec 5AM 32 min

School dropouts: Government needs to do more

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