South African News
Pickup in growth expected, but South Africa's expenditure still largely for wages, debt
By: Schalk Burger 6th November 2024 Insights, data and analytics provider BMI expects South Africa's economic growth to pick up from 1% this year to 1.5% in 2025 as improved energy... →
Investment demand for platinum in China strengthens with launch of new platinum bar
By: Martin Creamer 5th November 2024 The appeal of platinum as an investment asset is being increasingly recognised by Chinese investors, which is resulting in China becoming one of... →
South Africa on the clock as rand volatility soars post-budget
By: Bloomberg 5th November 2024 Investors are giving South Africa’s coalition government some leeway to get its finances in order, but the rising cost of hedging against rand... →
No Day Zero for Gauteng, assures Majodina 
By: Natasha Odendaal 5th November 2024 While Gauteng battles many self-inflicted water challenges, it will not face a Day Zero, where the taps will run dry, Water and Sanitation Minister... →
UK's Prince William meets President Ramaphosa on South Africa trip 
By: Reuters 5th November 2024 Britain's Prince William paid a visit to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday in Cape Town after taking a nature walk with rangers... →
Police union wants review of justice system processes
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th November 2024 As it celebrates its thirty-fifth anniversary, Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union president Thulani Ngwenya called for a review of the... →
South Africa will champion African energy priorities at G20 next year – Ramokgopa
By: Rebecca Campbell 5th November 2024 South Africa will use its position as Chair of the G20 (the group of 19 major global economies plus the African Union and the European Union) next... →
Eskom’s revenue application displays ‘cavalier disregard’ for negative economic and social impacts
By: Terence Creamer 5th November 2024 The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has urged the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to reject Eskom’s latest revenue... →
