South Africa is headed for a legal and political clash as leading business organisations Sakeliga and the National Employers’ Association of South Africa (NEASA) launch a...
South Africa’s business outlook dimmed further in April, with manufacturing sentiment sinking under the weight of global trade tensions and ongoing political uncertainty at home. Absa...
South Africa may be heading into deeper economic waters. Deputy President Paul Mashatile has raised alarm over growing global trade tensions, warning that new international tariffs...
South Africa could be heading for a severe recession if urgent action is not taken to stabilise the economy and rebuild market confidence, warns chief economist...
South Africa is rushing toward a severe financial disaster, with ballooning debt levels, sluggish economic growth, and unsustainable government spending raising alarm bells. According to Efficient...
The ongoing global trade war poses a serious challenge to the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), with a sharp decline in shared customs revenues expected. As...
In a disconcerting turn for South Africa’s fiscal future, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s optimistic forecast for real economic growth in 2025 may be significantly off the...
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has firmly rejected calls for his resignation following the government’s decision to reverse a proposed increase in value-added tax (VAT). Despite widespread...
South Africa’s economic landscape continues to shift, with BankservAfrica reporting a decline in the country’s average nominal take-home pay in March 2025. The figure slipped to...
The cracks in one of South Africa’s most vital economic pillars are starting to show. The mining industry, long regarded as a cornerstone of the national...