South Africa
South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of the African continent, bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Eswatini, with Lesotho as an enclave within its territory. The capital cities are Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative) and Bloemfontein (judicial). With a population of about 60-million people, South Africa has the most industrialised and diversified economy on the continent, historically built on mining—particularly gold, platinum and diamonds—but also encompassing manufacturing, finance, agriculture and services. The country's currency is the rand. South Africa operates as a parliamentary republic with a president serving as both head of state and head of government. It is a member of the Southern African Development Community, the African Union, BRICS Plus and the Commonwealth. The economy is characterised by significant infrastructure, including extensive rail and port networks, but faces challenges including high unemployment, inequality and intermittent electricity supply constraints. Key exports include minerals, metals, vehicles and machinery. Since the end of apartheid in 1994, South Africa has pursued economic liberalisation and regional integration whilst grappling with the legacy of racial segregation and uneven development.
South Africa Updates
Msimanga confident court will fast-crack DA challenge against ActionSA, EFF, MKP, GOOD party
By: Thabi Shomolekae 23rd September 2026 DA federal chairperson Solly Msimanga expressed confidence on Wednesday that the party’s electoral case will receive an urgent hearing to avoid... →
Jameson cells saving Valterra Platinum R203m, keeping 3 000 trucks off road 
By: Martin Creamer 23rd September 2026 Reduction of 3 000-equivalent trucks on the road, a 70.5 MWh decrease in smelting electricity consumption, a 70 000 t cut in smelting CO2... →
What are we leaving behind? The law, our heritage, and the South Africa we owe our children
23rd September 2026 When we speak about heritage, we often think about what we have inherited. Our languages, cultures, traditions, music, cuisine, and stories all... →
Expressing our heritage through access to justice
23rd September 2026 As South Africa commemorates Heritage Month under the theme “Celebrating Our Living Heritage: Strengthening the Ties That Bind Us”, we are reminded... →
South Africa's central bank raises main interest rate to 7.25%
By: Reuters 23rd September 2026 South Africa's central bank raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 7.25% on Wednesday, saying it wanted to steer inflation... →
Parties sign Electoral Code of Conduct, commit to peaceful 2026 local elections
By: Thabi Shomolekae 23rd September 2026 Political parties competing in the upcoming local government elections have officially pledged their commitment to a peaceful, free, and fair... →
Daily Podcast – September 23, 2026
23rd September 2026 September 23, 2026. For Creamer Media in Johannesburg, I’m Halima Frost. →
From fragility to resilience: The emerging market journey
By: Econ3x3 23rd September 2026 In many ways, South Africa is a textbook example of a resilient emerging market, but the country still faces the “silent crisis” of tepid growth.... →
SARS tightens the screws on non-resident tax status applications: Compliance now a key requirement
23rd September 2026 Outstanding tax liabilities, administrative penalties, unfiled tax returns or unresolved verification and audit matters with the South African... →
Command: A Soldier's Journey in the African Battlespace
23rd September 2026 From the battlefields of Angola during the Border War to the jungles of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Command tells the story of a soldier... →
