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South African inflation falls more than expected, sets stage for rate cut 
By: Reuters 18th September 2024 South Africa's inflation rate fell more than expected last month to its lowest since April 2021, data showed on Wednesday, reinforcing expectations... →
Motshekga praises decision to bring Denel under the wing of the Defence dept 
By: Darren Parker 17th September 2024 Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga has praised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s “wise” decision to bring State-owned enterprise... →
BELA signing will detonate a financial timebomb
13th September 2024 Today’s signing of the Basic Education Law Amendment (BELA) Bill represents a further financial broadside from national government to the learners... →
DA raises alarm over the slow pace of processing remand detainees
12th September 2024 The DA is shocked by the inhumane conditions remand detainees at Pollsmoor Correctional Facility are housed in. An oversight visit by the Select... →
Daily Podcast – September 12, 2024
12th September 2024 September 12, 2024. For Creamer Media in Johannesburg, I’m Halima Frost. →
South Africa to cut rates on Sept 19 for first time since Covid-19 response – Reuters poll
By: Reuters 12th September 2024 The South African Reserve Bank will cut its repo rate by 25 basis points to 8.00% at its September 19 meeting as slowing inflation opens the door... →
Transnet breaches loan terms again as debt weighs on investment
By: Bloomberg 11th September 2024 Transnet breached loan covenants for a second year running as the South African port and rail operator staggers under a debt burden that’s... →
South Africa’s economy needs a shot in the arm, not austerity: 3 key areas where more public spending would get results
9th September 2024 For the past 11 years the South African government has pursued a policy of austerity. In recent years, government has reduced per capita spending... →
