Bonds were firmer, with the yield on the 2030 issue down 5 basis points to 9.23%

For a fashion group, its approach to governance seems remarkably off-trend.

A onetime force in the South African business community passes.

In attempt to boost sales and margins.

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Declared a final dividend of 31 cents per share.

Sasol, PPC and Truworths cram in the bad news. Also a look at Sibanye-Stillwater backing Bapo-Ba-Mogale and the question of SOE authority.

Chantal Marx, head of research at FNB Wealth and Investment on the Truworths update, local inflation data, and whether more rate cuts could be on the cards. Gary Arnold of Astral Foods as it joins the buying frenzy at Quantum Foods. Tsogo Sun Hotel's Marcel von Aulock on selling the iconic Maia Resort.

Local conditions and competitive environments are simply different.

The announcement followed consultations between Patel's ministry and clothing, textile and footwear industry leaders.

A halt in payments, however, also raises the question of whether landlords will be forced to default on their own debt commitments.

Edcon is not the only worry as other retailers consider not paying rent.

Bagattini already heavily incentivised to turn the group’s fortunes around.

SA sales expected to remain constrained in the medium term.

Chris Gilmour – Independent analyst