Dead whistleblower accused Boeing of safety breaches
John Barnett had been giving a formal legal deposition against the plane manufacturer before his sudden death.
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An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.
Post Office paid widow in instalments for silence
The Horizon scandal inquiry reveals details of the biggest miscarriage of justice in UK legal history.
A look at the R95 million ‘double mansion’ in South Africa’s millionaire hotspot
Johannesburg is home to the most dollar millionaires in South Africa, with many based around the richest square mile in Africa.
Prison time and fines for ‘fake news’ social media posts in South Africa withdrawn
The FPB has withdrawn a notice that laid out new fines and jail terms for South Africans found guilty of spreading misinformation online.
Jobs bloodbath worsens in South Africa – 3,900 on the block
Implats is looking to retrench thousands of workers, adding to the major job cuts affecting those in the South African mining sector.
NCOP adopts ethics reports, singles out MPs who failed to disclose interests
The NCOP has approved two reports from the Ethics Committee which updates ethical codes of conduct and exposes and seeks discipline for members who failed to disclose interests.
Brace for higher petrol prices next week
A slight boost to the rand won’t do much to prevent a petrol price hike next week – but diesel users should at least get some relief.
Anglo American rejects £31bn mega-deal with rival
The firm says BHP’s bid to create one of the world’s biggest mining groups is “highly unattractive”.
News24 Business | Implats warns it could cut nearly 4 000 jobs, eyes 30% reduction in head office costs
Impala Platinum, the world’s second-largest platinum producer, said on Friday it has entered into retrenchment talks that could affect 3 900 positions.
Stage 6 load shedding not on the cards for winter: Eskom
Eskom says that its worst-case scenario for winter doesn’t include load shedding going to stage 6 – thanks to improvements over the last year.
John Lewis job applicants get questions beforehand
The retail group hopes giving candidates sight of questions will make process fairer.
More power for traffic cops in South Africa could be coming
Metro police officers in South Africa are calling for more powers to allow them to investigate certain crimes.
Investors are biding their time – with South Africa expected to turn a corner
Investors are expecting a rally in South African stocks in the near future, with many taking a “wait and see” approach.
News24 Business | Amplats names Sayurie Naidoo as its new CFO
Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) said on Friday it has named Sayurie Naidoo as its CFO and executive director with effect from 1 May, replacing Craig Miller, who has taken up the position of CEO.