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
ConCourt strikes down refugee barriers, reaffirms non-refoulement 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th July 2026 In a major victory for human rights advocates, the Constitutional Court of South Africa handed down a unanimous judgment on Tuesday, striking down... →
Daily Podcast – July 07, 2026
By: Haydon Whitley 7th July 2026 Making headlines: SAPS rejects 'false' claims over death of Nigerian national in custody; ActionSA escalates Phala Phala battle, accuses SAPS of... →
Mintek keen to do bottleneck-exposing surveys for platinum metals processors
By: Martin Creamer 7th July 2026 South Africa’s national minerals research organisation Mintek has highlighted the value of conducting bottleneck-exposing comminution circuit... →
South Africa: Labour Court warns against rigid application of employment equity targets in promotion decisions
7th July 2026 In Solidarity obo Benjamin v Department of Correctional Services and Others, the Labour Court reviewed and set aside an arbitration award... →
National Treasury Withholding Funds to the City Is Another Indicator of A Compounding Financial Crisis in Joburg
7th July 2026 National Treasury’s decision to withhold equitable share payments to the City of Johannesburg is yet another indicator that highlights the... →
Beyond the build: Green jobs in SA’s renewables industry
7th July 2026 South Africa’s renewable energy industry has created tens of thousands of jobs, but most disappear once construction ends. South Africa’s green... →
Western Cape cannot accept a justice system where criminals walk free
7th July 2026 The Western Cape recorded the highest number of withdrawn drug-related criminal cases in the country, with 23,125 cases withdrawn over a three-year... →
SAPS rejects 'false' claims over death of Nigerian national in custody
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th July 2026 The South African Police Service (SAPS) has strongly refuted claims surrounding the death of a Nigerian national in Sunnyside, Pretoria, labelling... →
Nigeria to investigate tech firms over news content use
By: Reuters 7th July 2026 Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has directed the country’s competition regulator to investigate major technology companies over alleged... →
Ramaphosa appoints State Capture cadre to plush post in Paris
7th July 2026 The appointment of State Capture cadre, Ayanda Dlodlo as South African ambassador to France is the latest example of President Cyril Ramaphosa... →
