South African living standards 'on the up'

The proportion of adults with the lowest living standards has decreased by 77% over the last 10 years, according to the latest South Africa Survey published by the SA Institute of Race Relations.

South Africa still a net food exporter

South Africa remains a net a food exporter, selling 30% more agricultural goods abroad than it imported in 2010, according to the latest South Africa Survey published by the SA Institute of Race Relations.

Budget 'must boost business confidence'

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's upcoming Budget speech needs to boost business confidence, while designating 2012 as a year of implementation, says Business Unity South Africa.

Old Mutual invests in township malls

Old Mutual Property is redeveloping and refurbishing several malls in previously disadvantaged areas as part of its contribution to sustainable community development and township upliftment in South Africa.

SA gets tough with rhino poachers

South African Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has welcomed the 25-year sentences handed down to three Mozambicans this week, as the country steps up its efforts to combat rhino poaching.

South African football sets bar high

The South African Football Association is to implement an ambitious plan aimed at lifting the country's national teams into the top three on the African continent and the top 20 in the world by 2020.