Articles by Athenkosi Sawutana
Mines blamed for land and livelihood destruction
Activists from the Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI) presented their memorandum of demands to the mining fraternity during their annual Investing in African Mining Indaba at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on Wednesday.
Debt intervention may accelerate irresponsible borrowing
The proposed amendments to the National Credit Act could discourage consumers from paying their debts and increase irresponsible borrowing, said the Banking Association of South Africa (BASA).
Land reform – a death grip or a helping hand?
After the EFF and the ANC earlier voted to begin a process in Parliament to amend the Constitution so that land can be expropriated without compensation, the DA – the biggest party to oppose this motion – on Monday called it a bid ...
Paraffin users will feel the price hike heat
The fuel price hike will have a tremendous impact on paraffin consumers. This is according to Layton Beard, public relations manager of the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA).
Planning helps citrus industry overcome drought
While drought gripped parts of South Africa, citrus production still blossomed. This comes despite the speculations made by the Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) in December 2017. The network said that the low water rainfall in the ...
Property Stokvel - the key to owning a house
In an era where access to housing is limited to a privileged few, a property Stokvel may be the access card that the previously disadvantaged need.
Will your spouse leave you in 5 years’ time?
Divorce rates are the highest among couples who have been married for five to nine years. This is according to data released by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) on Wednesday.
Sassa recipients strike gold as new card is unveiled
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) recently launched a new gold card which boasts not just new features, but benefits as well.
5 reasons the NHI amendments could be what the doctor ordered
Changes to align medical aid schemes to the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) were proposed on Thursday by Aaron Motsoaledi, the Minister of Health. The announcement was received with mixed feelings, some claiming the NHI itself was unsus...
Shoprite/Checkers workers fight for decent income
Shoprite/Checkers workers have demanded that the company raise their basic income. This is after the National Transport Movement (NTM) accused the Shoprite group of paying some of their employees R400 a week.
Politics impeding SA growth – economist
Too much focus on politics is holding back South Africa’s economy. Kevin Lings, chief economist at Stanlib, said in an interview with Justmoney that investors are reluctant to invest in a country with inconsistent policies.
Old Mutual launches filtration plant to save water
Old Mutual recently launched the first corporate waste-to-drinking-water filtration plant in South Africa at Pinelands.