Given the gloomy political and economic environment in South Africa, a great deal was expected from Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba’s first budgetary statement.

JSE magazine catches up with outgoing JSE CEO Russell Loubser, who steps down on 31 December after 15 years at the helm of the exchange.

South Africa occupies a unique position on a continent that is undergoing a boom. The country is an economic bridge that pairs Western investors with burgeoning business opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa.

If any public servant can make a fist of the Department of Trade and Industry's latest industrial policy, IPAP2, unveiled this year by minister Rob Davies, then it is the department's new director-general, Lionel October.

It’s been almost a year since Gill Marcus took the hot seat at the Reserve Bank. Claire Bisseker speaks to the governor and delves into the Bank’s thinking on SA’s most important economic challenges.

Wendy Luhabe, social entrepreneur and founder, Defining Moments, on the economy and recovery from the recession.

Wendy Luhabe, social entrepreneur and founder, Defining Moments, on the economy and recovery from the recession.

CK Prahalad on the fortune at the bottom of the pyramid.

Maureen Dlamini, Executive Head of the JSE's Africa Board, reveals her secrets to business success, and explains the rationale behind the creation of the Africa board.

New finance minister Pravin Gordhan is a pragmatist whose passion is for greater social justice and a better life for future generations. He speaks to Carol Paton about the approach he will take in leading national treasury.