Yogashen Pillay

Journalist

Debt experts warn Black Friday could deepen consumer financial strain

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Debt experts express concern that Black Friday shopping may lead South African consumers into deeper financial distress, as many rely on discounts for essential ...

Food inflation eases for third month, offering relief despite rise in headline inflation

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Despite a rise in the overall consumer inflation rate to 3.6%, South Africa experiences a welcome decline in food inflation for the third consecutive month, driven ...

South Africa’s agricultural exports surge 10% despite trade uncertainty, says Agbiz

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Despite significant trade policy shifts, South Africa's agricultural exports have surged to $11.7 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, with strong performances ...

Concerns raised over proposed Business Licensing Bill

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There has been mixed reaction to the proposed Business Licensing Bill by Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni -Abrahams.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's MTBPS: A boost for investors and economists

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement has garnered positive reactions from property groups, economists, and trade unions, highlighting ...

Online sports betting boom deepens financial strain on South Africans – BER

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Recent findings from the Bureau for Economic Research reveal that while online sports betting is booming in South Africa, it poses significant risks to consumer ...

SA records 80 000 job losses in three months as economists warn of weak economic growth

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Recent quarterly employment statistics reveal a significant decline in South Africa's job market, with 80,000 jobs lost in June 2025. Economists express concerns ...

South Africa's economic growth faces severe challenges as productivity stagnates

Yogashen Pillay|Published

A recent report by the Bureau for Economic Research highlights the significant decline in South Africa's economic growth over the past decade, attributing it to ...

South Africa's food price inflation hits 16-month high, driven by meat and vegetable costs

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South Africa's consumer food price inflation has surged to its highest level in 16 months, driven by rising costs of meat, oils, and vegetables. Experts from Agbiz ...

Diesel price increase triggers concerns in transport and farming industries

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South African diesel prices have increased, raising concerns among the trucking and agriculture sectors. Industry leaders discuss the implications of this hike on ...

Concerns escalate over Vaalputs nuclear waste facility upgrade's impact on agriculture

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Farming association TLU SA raises concerns about the potential upgrade of the Vaalputs nuclear waste storage facility in the Northern Cape, highlighting risks to ...

Experts warn of tough choices ahead as Godongwana gears up for Budget 3.0

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts share their insights ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's upcoming Budget Speech.

South Africa's electricity supply remains constrained as load shedding looms for winter

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's electricity supply remains under severe strain as the Energy Availability Factor hovers around 57. 5%. With ongoing loadshedding risks and increased ...

Experts warn of winter power woes after latest Eskom setback

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Energy experts analyse the recent unexpected load shedding by Eskom, highlighting the causes and potential solutions to ensure system reliability.

Nersa approves 12.74% tariff increase for Eskom direct customers

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Ratepayers express concerns over Nersa's approval of a 12. 74% tariff increase for Eskom direct customers, highlighting the financial strain on low-income households ...

Tax Justice SA urges Finance Minister to combat illicit trade, not raise sin taxes

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Tax Justice South Africa said that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana must resist the temptation to impose unsustainable ‘sin tax’.

Energy experts warn Nersa of the dangers of approving Eskom’s 36% tariff hike

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Nersa is expected to make Eskom tariff application soon.

Minister Mantashe to release the 2024 Mine Health and Safety Statistics

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources said on Wednesday that Minister Gwede Mantashe will on Thursday, 23 January 2025 release the Mine Health and Safety ...

Zimbabwe lifts ban on cloven-hoofed animal imports from South Africa

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Zimbabwe lifting the ban on the importation of cloven-hoofed animals and their products from some provinces in South Africa

Consumers face rising maize prices amid tight supplies and drought impact

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa faces significant white maize price increases in early 2025, with prices already up 55% year-on-year, as drought impacts force first imports since 2017. ...

South Africa prepares for interest rate cut amid uncertainty from Trump’s presidency

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Economists remain confident of a 25 basis points interest rate cut in South Africa later this month.

New road traffic law aims to boost anti-corruption measures

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The new law will see strict rules enforced on training centres and driving licence testing centres, examiners for driving licences or vehicles, and traffic officers. ...

First fuel price hike in six months on the cards

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The predicted price hike is attributed to a weaker Rand and higher Brent crude oil prices due to the conflict in the Middle East.

Big increases in SA medical aid fees causes alarm

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Medical inflation cited as key factor behind rise in contributions.

Experts issue two-pot withdrawal warning

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Trade unions and financial experts have warned the public to be mindful of the impact on their retirement fund when withdrawing money in terms of the two-pot savings ...