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Are Shopping Malls Taking Over South African Townships? The Retail Revolution Changing Local Economies

Are Shopping Malls Taking Over South African Townships? The Retail Revolution Changing Local Economies

From Daveyton Mall in the 1990s to the new Etwatwa Crossing, township shopping centres are transforming where South Africans shop, work and invest. But is this the future of township economies—or the end of traditional local businesses?

R24 Billion Gone. What Disappears Next? What TFG's Share Price Is Really Telling Us About South Africa's Retail Economy

R24 Billion Gone. What Disappears Next? What TFG's Share Price Is Really Telling Us About South Africa's Retail Economy

TFG's share price has fallen back to levels last seen in 2010, wiping around R24 billion from its market value. But this isn't just a retail story. It may be an early warning about South African consumers, businesses, and the broader economy.