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R136.5 Million Addo Elephant National Park Overhaul Set to Boost Regional Tourism Economy Ahead of Peak Summer Season

JOHANNESBURG — South African National Parks (SANParks) is injecting R136.5 million into a comprehensive infrastructure and facilities overhaul at the…

Fiscal Turning Point: Godongwana Signals End of Debt Spiral as South Africa Turns the Corner on Stability

In what marks a decisive pivot for South Africa’s battered public finances, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana delivered a confident…

Redefining the Bottom Line: Mining Sector Urged to Embed Positive Masculinity and Zero-Tolerance GBVF Protocols

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s economic and industrial stability depends heavily on the safety, dignity, and active workforce participation of women,…

Special Economic Zones Drive Economic Momentum as Investments Surge Past R548 Billion

South Africa’s industrial landscape is undergoing a structural transformation, anchored by the rapid expansion of its Special Economic Zones (SEZs).…

Breaking the R30 Barrier: Fuel Crises and the Cost-of-Living Squeeze Set the Stage for South Africa’s MTBPS

As President Cyril Ramaphosa and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepare for today’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament,…

Ramaphosa Champions Industrial Transformation at Vedanta’s Gamsberg Phase II Launch

JOHANNESBURG — President Cyril Ramaphosa officially inaugurated the Vedanta Gamsberg Phase II concentrator plant in Aggeneys, Northern Cape, framing the…

Beyond the Mine Gate: Why Mineral Beneficiation Holds the Key to South Africa’s Economic Evolution

PRETORIA — As South Africa navigates a cautious economic recovery, policymakers are sharpening their focus on a long-standing structural shift:…

From Pledges to Progress: Limpopo Unlocks Over R450 Billion to Drive Industrial Growth and Job Creation

POLOKWANE — Limpopo’s economic trajectory is shifting decisively from promise to practical delivery. Speaking at the Limpopo Investment Conference 2026…

Steering South Africa’s Automotive Future: Government Moves to Phase Out SKD Operations

South Africa is steering its automotive sector toward a profound transformation. Speaking at the SA Auto Week event in Durban…

IEC Accepts ConCourt Ruling on ANC Candidate Lists, Keeps 4 November 2026 Elections on Track

PRETORIA — The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has announced that it respects and will fully implement the recent…