Economy

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…

SA Government Targets Tourism Growth with New Inter-Ministerial Infrastructure Deal

In a bid to turn South Africa’s tourism potential into scalable, private-sector-backed capital projects, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille and…

Strategic Alliances in a Fragmented World: South Africa and Brazil Double Down on Global South Cooperation

PRETORIA — At a time when unilateralism and economic headwinds threaten global stability, the South South geopolitical axis between Africa…

From Paper to Power: Ramaphosa Pushes Conversion as SA’s Infrastructure Pipeline Hits R1.67 Trillion

CAPE TOWN — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed delegates at the sixth Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa…

South Africa’s Low-Income Households Face Deepening Food Crisis Despite Marginal Inflation Relief

South Africa’s headline food prices recorded a slight month-on-month reprieve in August 2026, yet severe structural wage deficits, rising municipal…

Ramaphosa Takes Centre Stage at 5th SIDSSA as South Africa Champions Municipal Infrastructure

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address today, 25 August 2026, at the 5th Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of…

Crackdown in the Inner City: Balancing Regulatory Enforcement and Economic Reality

A high-profile joint inspection led by South Africa’s Department of Employment and Labour alongside the City of Johannesburg has highlighted…

Economic Diplomacy Meets Digital Era: BRICS Tourism Ministers Adopt Jaipur Declaration

JAIPUR — In a major step toward standardizing tourism cooperation and accelerating regional growth across emerging markets, the BRICS Tourism…

BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – The hard work starts now: 3%+ growth and a million+ jobs is the target

By Busisiwe Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa Last week, the next phase of the business-government partnership was launched, with…

Gauteng Streamlines Public Transport Sector with Mass Operating Licence Handover

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has taken another decisive step toward clearing its administrative backlogs and regulating…