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Ramaphosa Reappoints Nene to Spearhead Financial and Fiscal Commission

In a major restructuring of South Africa’s key constitutional advisory bodies, President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former Minister of Finance…

South Africa’s Citrus Industry Secures Key India Trade Boost, Shift Turns to High Tariffs

PRETORIA — In a major breakthrough following nearly ten years of technical negotiations, South African citrus growers have secured improved…

Historic Rift: SACP Breaks Ranks with ANC Alliance to Contest 2026 Local Elections Independently

In a historic pivot that threatens to reshape South Africa’s political landscape, the South African Communist Party (SACP) has officially…

UDM Demands Immediate Intervention as Ngcobo Gridlock Enters Fourth Day

NGCOBO — As a severe community shutdown in Ngcobo enters its fourth day, bringing local trade, transport, and schooling to…

National Treasury Rejects Allegations of Unfunded SANDF Operation, Clarifies Fiscal Approval

National Treasury has refuted claims that no financial resources have been allocated to the South African National Defence Force’s (SANDF)…

Mantashe to Visit Samancor Dikwena Chrome After Tailings Facility Failure

South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, is set to conduct an urgent site visit to Samancor…

Rebuilding the Workshop of Africa: Ramaphosa Sets R1 Trillion Infrastructure Engine in Motion

EKURHULENI — Addressing captains of industry, board members, and trade union leaders at the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of…

Border Reforms as Economic Catalysts: South Africa Launches Electronic Travel Authorisation to Unclog Growth and Jobs

In global economics, accessibility is a primary currency of competitiveness. Investors, corporate executives, skilled talent, and international tourists continuously evaluate…

Broadening the Base: Minister Parks Tau Frames Economic Inclusion as South Africa’s Growth Engine

JOHANNESBURG — Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is not merely a moral obligation, but an essential driver of sustainable national…

Slow Reform Agenda Fuels Four-Year High in South African Unemployment

CAPE TOWN — South Africa’s worsening jobs crisis reached a grim landmark in the second quarter of 2026, with official…