South African News
S&P PMI for Aug details easing cost pressures, improved output but declining employment
By: Schalk Burger 3rd September 2025 The S&P Global South Africa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for August showed that cost pressures eased for South African businesses, which helped... →
More long-term rail certainty through yet another public-private agreement 
By: Martin Creamer 3rd September 2025 State-owned rail company Transnet on Wednesday reported yet another ten-year third-phase Manganese Export Capacity Allocation (MECA3) agreement,... →
Cope slams Mathabatha’s 'insincere' resignation as ANC Limpopo chair; Mbalula to hold talks
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd September 2025 The Congress of the People in Limpopo “unequivocally” dismissed former Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha’s resignation as the African National... →
‘Kill the Boer’ chant: AfriForum, Saai up intensity in quest for international sanctions against EFF's Malema
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd September 2025 Lobby group AfriForum and the Southern African Agri Initiative have launched a detailed charge sheet against Economic Freedom Fighters leader... →
ANCYL hits out at dtic proposal that will see student debt listed with credit bureaus
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd September 2025 The African National Congress Youth League on Wednesday urged the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to withdraw its proposals to amend... →
ANC to discuss broader Central Bank role - Report
By: Bloomberg 3rd September 2025 South Africa’s biggest political party, the African National Congress, will revive a debate about expanding the central bank’s mandate at a key... →
South African rand weaker before PMI survey, US data
By: Reuters 3rd September 2025 South Africa's rand weakened in early trade on Wednesday ahead of the release of a purchasing managers' index survey and as global markets awaited... →
DA wants disbandment of GPAA, ActionSA calls for accountability
By: Thabi Shomolekae 2nd September 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for the disbandment of the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA), arguing that its work should... →
