Nicola Mawson

Freelance Journalist

Why Gauteng's infrastructure woes are driving residents to Cape Town

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Discover how Gauteng's deteriorating infrastructure is prompting a mass migration to the Western Cape, as families seek better lifestyles and opportunities in Cape ...

Nicola's Notes: Eskom maelstrom

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Brian Molefe’s return to head Eskom smacks of conspiracy, and isn’t as clear cut as one may think, argues Nicola Mawson.

Nicola’s Notes: Beyond trickle down to inclusivity

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If we want inclusive growth that benefits all, we need to collectively invest so that all Africans can benefit writes Nicola Mawson.

Fitch also downgrades SA to junk

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The second of the big three international ratings agencies has moved, with Fitch downgrading SA to junk.

Fitch follows S&P, downgrades SA

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The second of the big three international ratings agencies has moved, with Fitch downgrading SA to junk.

#AntiZuma: Rand relatively unchanged

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South Africa’s local currency was relatively unchanged after lunchtime on Friday, despite thousands taking part in an anti-Zuma protest.

Nicola's Notes: Costly protest

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South Africans must make their voices heard, but Nicola Mawson asks if marches are the only solution.

Moody’s places SA on review

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Moody’s Investors Service says it is replacing SA on review, and may downgrade the country.

Govt committed to growing economy – Treasury

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The National Treasury says, after SA was downgraded to junk, it will continue to work with stakeholders.

Guptas’ Oakbay to continue to fight Gordhan

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Gupta-owned Oakbay Investments, which is embroiled in a legal battle with Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan, will continue to fight his legal bid.

Nicola’s Notes: Government ineptitude

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Government’s inaction leaves millions of people worried about their future, while a contract was allowed to continue despite a court order, writes Nicola Mawson. ...

Nicola’s Notes: Chasing the money

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Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan is between a rock and a hard place, but did he make the right decision, asks Nicola Mawson.

Nicola's Notes: A boring, credible budget

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Although there were no surprises in the budget, did Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan lay down just what SA Inc needs, asks Nicola Mawson.

Nicola’s Notes: Spam, spam, spam

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Nicola Mawson ponders why we’re seeing a coincidental uptick in spam asking consumers if they are debt-stressed.

Nicola’s Notes: Making doing business easier

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Removing stumbling blocks for business is great, but let’s make sure the solution doesn’t trip us up, writes Nicola Mawson.

‘Gordhan smeared our name’ - Guptas

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Oakbay Investments has hit back at Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, claiming he deliberately went on a smear campaign after it.

Nicola’s Notes: Scant relief

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The Reserve Bank should consider bringing lending rates down, argues Nicola Mawson.

‘Gordhan’s affidavit is flawed’ - Guptas

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Lawyers acting on behalf of Oakbay Investments – which is owned by the controversial Gupta family – file an affidavit with the Pretoria High Court.

Nicola’s Notes: No country can be an island

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South Africa can benefit from the turf war being played out at #WEF2017 between China and – in abstention – the US, writes Nicola Mawson.

Nicola’s Notes: The year that was(n’t)

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This has been a tough year, but a show of solidarity will pull us through 2017, writes Nicola Mawson.

Pravin's most important mini-budget

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FINANCE Minister Pravin Gordhan is set to present what many view as his most important mini-budget yet in Parliament tomorrow afternoon.