Browsing: South African economy

South Africa’s formal employment market has come under renewed pressure, with 14,000 formal sector jobs lost between March and June…

The government is considering measures to reduce electricity costs for businesses and consumers, including proposals to prevent customers from carrying…

The South African Reserve Bank has raised its benchmark interest rate for the second time this year as policymakers seek…

South Africa’s cash economy is carrying an estimated R90 billion annual cost, putting pressure on businesses as companies balance the…

South African consumers remain reluctant to make major purchases despite a rebound in overall consumer confidence, according to the latest…

South African households could face another round of financial pressure if international oil prices remain above $100 a barrel, with…

South Africa’s persistent cost-of-living pressures are squeezing household purchasing power, raising concerns about consumer spending, debt sustainability and the strength…

South African exporters have been given a two-year reprieve after the United States extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act…

More than 47,000 jobs were saved in South Africa over the past year following interventions by the Commission for Conciliation,…

South Africa’s unemployment rate has increased to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026, according to new data from Statistics…