Economists see three more interest rate cuts in 2026.
By Monique Vanek and Dana Morgan. Caption: SA Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago. The South African Reserve Bank will
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SONA met with mixed reactions and sharp criticism.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. Political parties have expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered
South Africa forges ahead with Eskom break-up plan.
By Ana Monteiro and Enzokuhle Sabela. South Africa is on track to set up an independent power-transmission company, President Cyril
EMPD chief Mkhwanazi linked to theft of R14m precious stones.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) officer Thulani Magagula provided the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry with CCTV
Experts weigh-in on the State of the Nation Address.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in the seventh administration at the
Manufacturing production decreased by 1.4% y/y in December.
By Schalk Burger. Manufacturing production decreased by 1.4% year-on-year in December Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) Industry Statistics director Nicolai Claassen has
Glencore’s South Africa smelters near job-cut deadline.
By Paul Burkhardt. Caption: Glencore Allloys CEO Japie Fullard. Glencore Plc’s ferrochrome smelting venture in South Africa is running out
The Great Rebalancing: How 2026 Mining Indaba Redefined Africa’s Role in the Global Economy.
By Estea Rademeyer. @MiningIndaba. CAPE TOWN: For decades, the narrative of African mining was simple: “dig and ship.” Raw rocks
Ramaphosa deploys army in gang-ridden Cape Town and Gauteng.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will be deployed to assist
South African sugar maker on the brink of collapse again.
By S’thembile Cele and Loni Prinsloo. Tongaat Hulett, a 134 year-old South African sugar maker, is on the brink of
SAHRC calls for water crisis to be declared a national disaster.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is calling for the water outages currently crippling South Africa
Parliament ready to host the R7 million SONA 2026.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. Parliament is gearing up for one of the most significant events on South Africa’s democratic calendar as