South African News
Godongwana says no decision made yet to move the inflation target to 3%
By: Sabrina Jardim 1st August 2025 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has clarified that, despite speculation, he does not intend to confirm a move to a 3% inflation target during the... →
Anti-Apartheid Movement wants global steering committee amid Israel’s continued attacks on Palestine
By: Thabi Shomolekae 1st August 2025 The South African Chapter of the Anti-Apartheid Movement wants the urgent formation of a Global Steering Committee to consolidate the momentum of... →
Most South African small firms at risk of collapse, survey finds
By: Bloomberg 1st August 2025 More than half South Africa’s small businesses don’t expect to survive for more than a year, a survey backed by lender Absa Group found. Some 53%... →
Soaring free cash flow uplifts AngloGold dividend payout as debt plummets 92% 
By: Martin Creamer 1st August 2025 The second-quarter earnings and free cash flow of AngloGold Ashanti more than doubled year-on-year, driven by the high gold price and what the New... →
Solidarity Movement fears only ‘useless discussions’ to result from National Dialogue
By: Thabi Shomolekae 1st August 2025 Ahead of the first National Convention, planned for August 15, as a precursor to the National Dialogue, the Solidarity Movement said it will submit... →
Manufacturing PMI returns to growth in July amid demand rebound, but jobs and outlook weaken
By: Darren Parker 1st August 2025 The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edged above the 50-point mark and recorded an expansion for the first time in nine... →
Ramaphosa appoints Dunstan Mlambo as Deputy Chief Justice
By: Thabi Shomolekae 1st August 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Justice Dunstan Mlambo as Deputy Chief Justice, with effect from Friday. Mlambo has, since November 2012,... →
Firoz Cachalia sworn in as Police Minister
By: Thabi Shomolekae 1st August 2025 Professor Firoz Cachalia was on Friday officially sworn in as Minister-Designate of Police, following his appointment earlier this month. Cachalia... →
