Could Have Been Dead Yesterday at a Petrol Station Near the Airport

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Bone Bucket of Business Failures in First Quarter 2026

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Come and See the Other Big Five in South Africa

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Ordinary people and small businesses are being hammered by administered prices

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How bad is this economy really doing?

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Photo caption: Fewer people on the beaches as South Africans struggle.

Cost of Living Forcing People to Find New Sources of Income People in South Africa are under heavy stress because of the cost of living. Everything has gone up. People are struggling with low salaries. If you look at or read my blog post yesterday, you will…

Cost of Living Forcing People to Find New Sources of Income

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Where are the “Ordinary” People Earning the Most in South Africa? (2026 Edition)

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If you think this FMCG merger won’t affect you, think again

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What does the bond market mean for your pocket and your job?

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Imagine two factories.
One tells you when something is about to go wrong.
The other fixes it before you even notice.
Which one would you rather run?

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Trends in Coffee Consumption in South Africa, 2026

For independent operators, small neighbourhood cafés, and niche roasters, the barriers to entry are lower than in more mature markets.

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Antique Steel Guitar Waiting for an Axeman

Steel guitar from a distant musical era, waiting for the right hands.

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The State Aviation Disaster: Paving the Way for Private Investment, With a Sting in the Tail

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The Green Gold of the Cederberg: Why Rooibos is South Africa’s Most Guarded Secret

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The Reciprocal Mirage: Why America is No Friend to South Africa

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Save A Fishie and the Long Road Back from a Filthy Tide

“A few clean up what many leave behind—and the tide keeps bringing the truth back to shore.”

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Hondeklipbaai, Marginality, and the Ones Left Out of the Story

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Hondeklipbaai, 60th birthday watercolour by Chesney Bradshaw.

Rosebank Mall Still Outshines the Rest

There was a time when it felt like a treasure trove of small, specialised shops. It had personality. You could wander, browse, and discover things you didn’t know you needed.

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From Weeds to “Barebones”: A Namaqualand Approach to False Bay Gardening

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Coffee Commodities Outlook – April 2026

Does your livelihood depend on coffee? Read this if your café, roastery, or coffee-linked business does.

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Grain Commodities Trading: Not for the Faint-Hearted

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Shipping Remains Strong Despite Iran War Jitters

A March 2026 Snapshot of the Baltic Dry Index and Saldanha Bay Activity

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The Sunk Cost of a Bad Book: Are You a Completionist or a Quitter?

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Megatrends – What’s Happening Right Now and What’s in Store for South Africans?

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What are situational friends?

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Boxes on a Hill Standing Empty

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Fun, Fun on the Lagoon at Langebaan

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West Coast Migration Madness

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Namaqualand: Harsh, Quiet, Unforgettable

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The Prehistoric Giants of the Dry Country: Why the Iconic Quiver Tree is Under Siege

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