South African News
Improved logistics, municipal service delivery, criminal justice key to GDP growth – Mavuso
By: Schalk Burger 12th January 2026 South Africa can unlock higher GDP growth by making progress in three critical areas, namely logistics infrastructure, local government service... →
Significant 2026 platinum price rise forecast by Bank of America Securities 
By: Martin Creamer 12th January 2026 With strong demand for platinum group metals (PGMs) continuing, Bank of America Securities Global Research has raised its 2026 platinum price... →
South African rand gains as gold scales new peak
By: Reuters 12th January 2026 The South African rand gained in early trade on Monday, helped by gold prices reaching another record high. At 0736 GMT the rand traded at 16.4225... →
Macron presses French companies to revive investment in Africa
By: Bloomberg 9th January 2026 President Emmanuel Macron called for a renewed push by French companies and financiers into Africa, arguing that excessive regulation and corporate... →
DA hits back at ‘Brics naval exercises’, warns GNU being undermined
By: Creamer Media Reporter 9th January 2026 The Democratic Alliance has expressed concerns that South Africa is deepening ties with Russia and Iran, following recent naval exercises involving... →
South African rand steady as investors eye key US data
By: Reuters 9th January 2026 The South African rand was steady in early trade on Friday, as traders look ahead to US labour market data later in the day for indications on the... →
Major water infrastructure commissioned to secure supply for Rustenburg, Thabazimbi
By: Natasha Odendaal 9th January 2026 Critical upgraded water infrastructure has been commissioned to significantly improve water security for the residents of the Rustenburg local... →
Goldman Sachs expects South Africa's rand to extend gains as conditions improve
By: Reuters 9th January 2026 The rand may clock another year of gains supported by easing interest rates, with firmer public finances also boosting South Africa's domestic... →
