South African News
South African rand steady ahead of budget, US meeting
By: Reuters 20th May 2025 South Africa's rand was steady on Tuesday, as investor focus turned towards this week's budget speech and a meeting between President Cyril... →
Govt offers condolences, condemns Diepkloof violence
By: Sashnee Moodley 20th May 2025 Government said on Tuesday that while it “regrets” the two lives lost during the violent protests in Diepkloof, in Soweto on Monday, it condemned... →
Post Office to receive $21m to save 6 000 jobs
By: Bloomberg 19th May 2025 South Africa’s Unemployment Insurance Fund will give the Post Office R381-million to prevent the loss of about 6 000 jobs. The UIF will pay the... →
Third try at South Africa budget may point to revenue shortfall of 4.70% of GDP, say economists: Reuters poll
By: Reuters 19th May 2025 South Africa's National Treasury will likely announce wider budget deficit forecasts on Wednesday as it struggles to find alternative sources of... →
City of Cape Town calls for public comment on proposed wastewater treatment facilities operator appointments
By: Natasha Odendaal 19th May 2025 The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has invited comment on a proposal to appoint external service providers for the operation... →
Gwede Mantashe is Acting President as Ramaphosa meets with Trump 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th May 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has designated Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe as the Acting President of South Africa from... →
Platinum jewellery, investment strong in China, platinum bar sales launched on TikTok
By: Martin Creamer 19th May 2025 A leading branded jewellery retailer in Beijing is including platinum investment bars in its offering amid platinum bar sales being launched on... →
BLSA CEO calls for proper fiscal prudence in revised budget
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 19th May 2025 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver a revised Budget speech this week, and it is crucial that this strikes the right balance of fiscal... →
