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
Fuel price adjustment fails to deliver meaningful relief as economic pressures mount
3rd November 2026 UASA has expressed deep concern that the fuel price adjustment taking effect from midnight provides little meaningful relief for consumers and... →
1.3m special votes cast as IEC navigates disinformation, some disruptions 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd November 2026 IEC Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo announced on Tuesday that the final day of special voting for the local government elections is progressing... →
Government cannot escape responsibility for AGOA termination
3rd November 2026 AfriForum holds President Cyril Ramaphosa and other ANC leaders in government directly responsible for the notification from the US administration... →
Daily Podcast – November 03, 2026
By: Halima Frost 3rd November 2026 Making headlines:Political outrage, anxiety as US terminates SA’s Agoa benefits; South Africa's diesel price to drop this month, petrol little... →
Return to the Shack: A Journey to Redemption
3rd November 2026 Ten years after the devastating events of The Shack, Mackenzie Allen Phillips is still living in the shadow of loss. Though life has moved forward,... →
Incapacity Dismissals: Why Dismissal Must Always Be the Last Resort
3rd November 2026 The Labour Court has reaffirmed that employers must meaningfully investigate reasonable accommodation and alternatives before dismissing an... →
South African votes put Eskom municipal debt clean-up at risk
By: Reuters 3rd November 2026 South Africa's dry taps and power cuts reflect a municipal debt crisis that is squeezing State utility Eskom and straining public finances, with... →
DA condemns attack on ward candidate, remains on track to win NMB
3rd November 2026 The Democratic Alliance condemns, in the harshest terms, the petrol bombing of Nelson Mandela Bay’s Ward 50 candidate, Kayzel Forbes, home last... →
Minister Tau welcomes Competition Tribunal members
3rd November 2026 The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, has welcomed the appointment by President Cyril Ramaphosa of six new members to the... →
South Africa's diesel price to drop this month, petrol little changed after levy cut
By: Reuters 3rd November 2026 South Africa's diesel price will fall in November while petrol will be little changed after the government announced fuel-tax cuts in a mid-year... →
