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Kganyago bolsters case for lower inflation target 
By: Bloomberg 30th June 2025 South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago reinforced his argument for adopting a lower inflation target, noting that the current goal... →
GNU has made decent progress, but political instability now threatens economy 
By: Darren Parker 30th June 2025 While the Government of National Unity (GNU) has made headway in several key areas, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busisiwe Mavuso has voiced... →
Mbeki, Biko, Luthuli Foundations intervene in Labour Party’s court case to stop National Dialogue

By: Sashnee Moodley 27th June 2025 The Labour Party said on Friday that it has received notice from the lawyers representing the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, the Steve Biko Foundation and... →
‘I will not yield to threats and ultimatums’ – Ramaphosa hits back at Steenhuisen and Whitfield

By: Sashnee Moodley 27th June 2025 “Let it be clear that the President shall not yield to threats and ultimatums, especially coming from members of the Executive that he has the... →
South Africa's rand flat, traders eye coalition tension 
By: Reuters 27th June 2025 The South African rand was largely flat in early trade on Friday after sharp falls a day earlier, with traders keeping an eye on a potentially... →
DA gives Ramaphosa 48-hour ultimatum following Whitfield’s axing 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 26th June 2025 Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen said President Cyril Ramaphosa has 48 hours to fire Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane,... →
Ramaphosa sacks DA's Whitfield as Deputy Trade Minister

By: Reuters 26th June 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed from his position as deputy trade minister a politician from the Democratic Alliance (DA), a key coalition... →
DA convenes urgent meeting amid reports of Cabinet reshuffle 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 26th June 2025 The Democratic Alliance’s Federal Executive will convene an urgent meeting on Thursday following reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected... →
South Africa posts first successive primary surplus in 16 years 
By: Bloomberg 26th June 2025 South Africa achieved its first back-to-back primary budget surplus in 16 years, signalling its commitment to fiscal discipline. Africa’s... →
DA urges Ramaphosa to fire Higher Education Minister 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 25th June 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Wednesday called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire, with immediate effect, Higher Education and Training... →
dtic to review BBBEE measures to strengthen efficacy – Ramaphosa

By: Sashnee Moodley 25th June 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) is considering a review of broad-based... →
PSA urges Treasury to safeguard R27bn World Bank loan from looting 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 25th June 2025 The Public Servants Association wants National Treasury to establish a multi-disciplinary team, including the Auditor-General’s office, business,... →