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Geopolitical Shockwaves Hit South African Consumers as September Fuel Prices Surge

South African motorists and businesses face a severe inflation blow this September as the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources…

South Africa’s Global Business Services Sector Emerges as a Key Engine for Economic Growth and Youth Employment

CAPE TOWN — South Africa’s Global Business Services (GBS) sector continues to solidify its position as a primary engine for…

Hill-Lewis Slams Ramaphosa’s ‘Comrade’ State Vision, Calling It a Relic of Declining Rule

CAPE TOWN — Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has launched a sharp critique of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent local…

DP’s Office Reaffirms Mashatile’s Recovery Amid Unverified Health Claims

The Office of the Deputy President has issued a firm clarification regarding the health status and ongoing recovery of Deputy…

South Africa’s Mining Transformation Demands Structural Beneficiation and Capital Allocation to Women, Says Mgcina

MELROSE ARCH, JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s mining sector must move beyond historical workforce inclusion to drive capital allocation, equity ownership,…

Vehicle Sales Propel South African Motor Trade to 1.5% Real Growth in June, But Fuel Drag Weighs on Sequential Momentum

South Africa’s motor trade sector posted modest annual growth in June 2026, driven by sustained demand in vehicle dealership sales.…

DA Dominates Early Election War Chest as ANC Faces Regulatory Heat Over Unverified Millions

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s political funding landscape has exploded into high gear following the official proclamation of the November 4,…

MK Party Purges Key Parliamentary Figures Pumlani Kubukeli and Dr. Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala

JOHANNESBURG — In a swift and decisive assertion of party discipline, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has officially expelled…

South Africa’s Tourism Engine Surges in July: Regional Arrivals Drive Double-Digit Boom

South Africa’s tourism sector registered a powerful economic expansion in July 2026, driven by an extraordinary influx of overnight foreign…

South African Universities Face Regulatory Scrutiny Over Labour Non-Compliance and Housing Irregularities

CAPE TOWN — South Africa’s higher education sector is facing heightened regulatory scrutiny following evidence of widespread non-compliance with national…