Browsing: South African economy

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…

South African exporters are facing renewed uncertainty after the United States introduced a 12.5% tariff on selected goods, raising concerns…

South Africa’s Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo has resigned as chairperson of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) board, amid growing…

Governance concerns at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) have intensified after four more non-executive directors resigned ahead of a meeting…

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has criticised the government’s decision to secure a US$1.5 billion (R25 billion)…

The number of South Africans reliant on all forms of social grants has increased, with 39.5% of individuals and 50.6%…