South Africa witnessed over 1,550 business liquidations in 2024, marking a 6.4% decrease from the previous year. While this decline suggests some economic resilience, deeper analysis...
South Africa’s mining industry has long been a pillar of the economy, contributing around 6% of the country’s GDP and employing nearly half a million people....
South Africa’s markets are behaving strangely, showing unexpected strength despite growing tensions with the United States. Renowned economist Dawie Roodt has noted that, given the recent...
South African economists predict a much-needed economic rebound in 2025, with GDP expected to grow by nearly 2%. The forecast is driven by an agricultural sector...
South Africa enters 2025 with cautious optimism, as economists and analysts highlight potential growth opportunities. However, a closer look at economic indicators reveals that much of...
Thousands of South African healthcare professionals have breathed a sigh of relief following confirmation that the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar) is exempt from...
South Africans woke up on Saturday, 8 February, to a major economic shock—US President Donald Trump had signed an executive order cutting financial ties with South...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a massive R100 billion transformation fund aimed at supporting black-owned and small businesses in South Africa. The initiative, which will see...
In January 2025, South African workers found themselves spending more than 57% of their wages on electricity and transport costs, leaving little room for food and...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest R940 billion in infrastructure development over the next three years. This initiative, announced during the 2025...