South African News
SA concerned about Mexican Embassy attacks, calls for diplomatic solution
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th April 2024 The South African government on Thursday called for an amicable diplomatic solution between the Mexican and Ecuadorian governments, in accordance... →
South African rates seen on hold all year amid inflation worry
By: Bloomberg 11th April 2024 South Africa’s central bank won’t cut interest rates this year because of persistent inflation and there’s even a risk it could raise them, bets in... →
Prof Maano Ramutsindela appointed Future Africa Research Chair in Sustainability Transformations
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th April 2024 The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Pretoria (UP) have announced Professor Maano Ramutsindela as the Future Africa Research... →
ANC’s Nkosindiphile Xhakaza is new Ekurhuleni mayor
By: Creamer Media Reporter 11th April 2024 Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has been elected, unopposed, Ekurhuleni mayor, after an almost two-week absence of leadership, following the removal of... →
South Africa’s looming political shakeup has investors on edge
By: Bloomberg 11th April 2024 South Africa is heading into unchartered political terrain and investors are growing increasingly anxious. The rand slumped 0.9% against the dollar... →
Sacci BCI remains steady
By: Creamer Media Reporter 11th April 2024 The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (Sacci's) Business Confidence Index (BCI) remained steady at 114.7 in both February and March,... →
FW De Klerk Foundation wants Ramaphosa to send Expropriation Bill back to Parly for reconsideration
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th April 2024 The FW de Klerk Foundation has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to exercise the powers the Constitution has given him to send the Expropriation Bill... →
Market development of full PGMs basket is essential, Industry Day hears
By: Martin Creamer 10th April 2024 Representatives of the producers of 90% of the world’s climate-vital platinum group metals (PGMs) heard during Wednesday’s PGMs Industry Day that... →