Would SA fare better if Britain kept access to the union, or left it completely?

First Brexit, then the US Election, now us…

Well, Russia might as well make it a hat-trick after being accused of rigging the American elections of 2016, and Brexit votes in that same year. Now Putin and the gang are setting their sights on the ANC Elective Conference 2017. That’s according to Jackie Cilliers. He is a political scenario planner for the Institute […]

Some of the most powerful people in the world need sending to bed without any supper

The power struggle has made huge headlines across the world

How regal! The South African fashion industry is making a huge statement to its competitors

Labour and the ANC have always maintained a warm relationship. However, only the British party are still fighting for equality and social justice.

In the wake of Brexit, one door is closing but another may be opening…

Kensington Palace confirmed the news earlier saying that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their third baby….and the Queen’s delighted!

Computer-savvy SA workers could be the real beneficiaries of Brexit Britain

Last August, Katy Scott wrote her amazing ’37 British things I’ll never understand as a South African’. Being the fair and considerate people we are, we’ve captured a Brit and made him explain a few things…

June could very well be the end of May

Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party make unexpected gains across the country, while Conservative prime minister Theresa May hangs by a thread after a night of surprises in dear old Blighty.

Brexit gamble backfires, UK gets hung parliament.

Mayday.

The polls closed at 22:00 UK time

The minimum income threshold is having a devastating effect on families.

The “Barista visa” is dividing opinion, but it’s pretty clear that the UK will have a big gap to fill in the labour market if decides to end freedom of movement.

Time to “Build the wall!” here at home too?

The British prime Minister has indicated that she’d be introducing legislation that would push for the United Kingdom to hold its general election in less than two months.

Bathabile Dlamini, Brian Molefe, the SABC, Prasa… so many topics to roast the president on, so little time.

Travel could soon become a whole lot easier.

Philip Hammond has delivered his first budget as Britain’s chancellor of the exchequer.

Days before the inaugural Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting in London, new research reveals an overwhelming majority of British businesses want to see the Government prioritise trade deals with the Commonwealth post-Brexit.

For many wealthy individuals and families the beginning of the year serves as an opportune time for personal introspection making it the ideal period to review financial goals and strategies for dealing with the challenges of growing and preserving wealth in a volatile economic climate.

The bill proposed that all EU nationals currently living in the UK would be granted permanent residency post Brexit, and the House of Commons struck it down; but the House of Lords could still rebel…

International relations and cooperation minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane is no stranger to making a complete ass of herself, but you’d think she’d want to leave all of that in 2016.

A new technical working group between the department of trade and industry and the UK’s business process services (BPS) sector will see closer cooperation between our two countries, and hopefully a boost in SA’s image abroad.

British business will be hoping that, by shrouding herself in the Union Jack, Theresa May has not overplayed her hand.

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It wasn’t all Brexit, Trump-et and terrorist attacks: 2016 also saw some of the coolest scientific discoveries ever

Philip Hammond, chancellor of the exchequer, has delivered Britain’s first major economic statement since the Brexit vote in June.

The United Kingdom – and more specifically London – could lose a large part of its workforce if EU nationals have to abide by the same visa rules as non-EU nationals.

Last week ended off with a bombshell for the GBP, with the currency losing 6.1% against the USD in just two minutes. With the Pound at its lowest level in 31 years, many South Africans have been buying as much of the English currency as they can.

US jobs data on Friday could cause major swings in the high-achieving rand on Friday, with an analyst seeing the rand moving between R13.55 and R14.00 to the dollar.

There have been some significant changes in the UK political landscape, since the referendum on Brexit. Only time will tell how the newly appointed Home Secretary, Ms. Amber Rudd will be handling Immigration over the coming months.

It is up to a new generation of economists to achieve equality and inclusive economic growth, according to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

South Africa is the most exposed country in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in terms of the potential impact of the Brexit vote, ratings agency Moody’s said on Friday.

With less than a month to go until the Local Government Elections, things aren’t looking positive for the ruling party.

South Africa seems to be building quite the reputation for getting on the wrong side of history, and last week at the United Nations was no different.

International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane told reporters that she doesn’t know much about Brexit, other than what she’s seen on TV.

Economic commentator Chris Hart said he fears Brexit will be used to cover up South Africa’s poor economic performance, which he says is self-inflicted.

A worst case scenario for the United Kingdom (UK) could be a boost for South African trade between the UK and the European Union (EU), a trade consultant and economist said on Wednesday.

Social media is documenting hundreds of racism incidents in the UK that have come after the Brexit vote.

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said following the result of the Brexit referendum, in which 52% of Britons voted to leave the European Union, developing countries, including South Africa, were experiencing volatility in business.

Experts warn that the possibility of the British passport losing some value does exist, but believes the UK will manage to find some sort of association deal with the EU.

Brexit begins. Here’s a primer on the laws at play in the UK’s withdrawal process from the EU.

In the wake of the United Kingdom’s historic vote to leave the European Union, the Rand took a heavier knock than when Zuma fired then finance minister Nhlanhla Nene.

The United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union. Here are some pictures of events as they unfolded.

Markets have plunged into turmoil during early responses to Brexit.

Rival sides in Britain’s referendum on European Union membership have made final appeals hours ahead of the crucial vote.

Rival sides in Britain’s referendum on European Union membership clashed in a passionate debate to the roars of an audience of six thousand in a London concert arena.

The Breytenbachs Immigration Consultant offices have received an influx of calls over the past weeks from EU nationals (including South Africans who are living and working in the UK on EU passports), who are extremely concerned about their future immigration status in the UK. This follows news reports about the real possibility of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union, and the upcoming UK referendum on membership of the European Union, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday 23 June 2016.

A British newspaper has published a strong piece of criticism, written by South African born novelist Justin Cartwright.

Come April 2015, it will be less of a hassle and expense for South Africans to travel to the United Kingdom. Here’s why…

Minimum-income rules for spousal visa applications have angered many immigrants to the UK. Now, pending review, the Home Office has paused all applications that have been refused on these grounds.