Economy

Breaking Good News: South Africans Stop VAT Hike in Its Tracks

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025 14,965 0

The South African government has scrapped its planned VAT hike after a national outcry… proof that when citizens, parties and pressure align, real change is possible.   South Africa (24…

All About The VAT Increase: They Can Count the Rands, We Count on Each Other

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 22, 2025April 22, 2025 1,014 0

The VAT might go up on the 1st of May… or it might not. But the worry? That’s already here. While politicians debate percentages, South Africans are already doing the…

Western Cape Tourism Influx Breaks Another Record!

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyApril 4, 2024April 4, 2024 2,338 0

Western Cape Tourism has celebrated another victory thanks to a record-breaking influx of tourists for the beginning of the year!   Western Cape, South Africa (04 April 2024)—The Western Cape…

Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs Created in Growing Western Cape

by Staff Writer @GoodThingsGuy December 24, 2023January 7, 2024 7,035 1

Targeted skills programmes in partnership with the private sector have led to the creation of thousands of jobs in key growth sectors like tourism, clothing, and BPO in the Western…

5 Factors Contributing to Africa’s Business Tourism Growth

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyOctober 5, 2023October 5, 2023 484 0

Exciting times ahead for Africa’s Business Tourism! Here’s what is contributing to the positive take-off:   Africa (05 October 2023) — Our Africa, known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural…

South Africa On The Grey List – What Are The Implications For The Future?

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 25, 2023 839 0

It is important to note that, as Mauritius has shown, South Africa can come off the grey list within as little as two years if government and the private sector…

The Cost of it All! We Compared 30 Household Products From 4 Retailers!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque May 31, 2022May 30, 2023 91,589 0

Can we save a buck or two by shopping at different grocery stores? We checked out 30 identical products from four South African shops and the results were very surprising….

GREAT NEWS: 21 positive facts about the South African Economy!

by Brent Lindeque @BrentLindequeSeptember 25, 2018 5,223 0

From Domestic inflation to property and even South Africa’s wine production… here are 21 positive facts about the South African Economy.   In times when the South African media is…

South Africa has reclaimed its place as Africa’s largest economy

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeAugust 10, 2016 994 0

South Africa’s economy regained the position of Africa’s largest in dollar terms more than two years after losing it to Nigeria as the value of the nations’ currencies moved in…

GE Invests $33 Million to Innovate in Africa – Sets Up First African Innovation Centre in South Africa

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 29, 2016 923 0

An Africa Innovation Centre worth R500 million has opened its doors in Johannesburg South Africa. The centre, a first for GE in Africa, is another big investment for GE, affirming…