Steenhuisen approves declaration of indigenous crops, medicinal plants as agricultural products

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has announced the inclusion of indigenous crops and medicinal plants in South Africa's declared agricultural products, recognising a sector worth R12 billion annually and aiming to uplift traditional farmers.

Trade conditions in SA remain weak as Sacci index stays in negative territory

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry's latest Trade Conditions Survey reveals persistent negative trade conditions, with economists expressing concern ...

G20 summit set to energise Johannesburg's tourism scene

Nicola Mawson|Published

To truly harness the G20 summit's potential, South Africa must tackle its infrastructure challenges head-on.

Citrus industry welcomes US tariff exemption on South African orange exports

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South African citrus growers are optimistic following the US's decision to exempt tariffs on orange exports, which is expected to enhance competitiveness in the ...

Business, economists cheer S&P upgrade as momentum builds for South Africa’s recovery

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa celebrates a long-awaited upgrade in its credit ratings from S&P Global, marking a significant step towards economic recovery and improved investor ...

India and South Africa's strategic push to diversify the rare earths supply chain

Fawzia Moodley|Published

With global demand for rare earth elements surging and geopolitical tensions rising, India and South Africa are set to play crucial roles in diversifying the supply ...

Labour Minister seeks Treasury funding to combat workplace violations

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Minister Nkosazana Meth aims to strengthen labour rights and compliance by petitioning the National Treasury for additional funding to increase the number of labour ...

How the repo rate decision affected home loan applications in October

Given Majola|Published

South Africa’s residential property market recovered swiftly after the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic but was then faced with the unexpected scenario of ten successive ...

Nersa approves 6% decrease in Sasol Gas maximum price for Q3 2025/26

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved a 6% decrease in Sasol Gas's maximum price for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, ...

Port efficiency improves as private operators and reforms unlock investment: Godongwana

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana highlights significant improvements in South Africa's port efficiency, with vessel waiting times down by 75% and reforms in ...

How trail running is driving local economic growth in South Africa

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Explore how trail running, led by figures like Stuart McConnachie, is transforming local economies in South Africa, with the RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town serving as ...

MTBPS 2025: consumers left wanting as mini-budget prioritises stability over relief

Ashley Lechman|Published

While Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s latest Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement painted an optimistic picture for the economy, consumers were left disappointed ...

S&P Global Ratings upgrades South Africa’s credit rating for the first time in nearly 20 years

Nicola Mawson|Published

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded South Africa's credit rating for the first time in nearly 20 years, signalling improved economic prospects and a step towards investment ...

Hospitality’s human touch in an age of AI

Ashley Lechman|Published

As the hospitality industry navigates the complexities of modern technology, the commitment to human interaction stands as a testament to its resilience. Embracing ...

TymeBank warns against “AI-driven scams” ahead of International Fraud Awareness Week 2025

Ashley Lechman|Published

In an era where technology is both a boon and a bane, TymeBank's alert serves as a crucial reminder for all to exercise caution and scrutiny when it comes to their ...

Experts tip 25bps rate cut as Sarb readies for final monetary policy meeting of 2025

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts anticipate a potential 25 basis point interest rate cut in South Africa as the Monetary Policy Committee prepares to meet, following the Finance Minister's ...

PGMs and gold boost SA’s mining growth as JSE hits record high and rand strengthens

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's mining sector experienced a 1.2% year-on-year growth in September 2025, primarily driven by robust output from platinum-group metals and gold, according ...

Lula commends fiscal discipline but urges specific relief for SMEs

Ashley Lechman|Published

Lula praises recent fiscal commitments from the finance minister as a step towards resilience for SMEs but calls for targeted tax relief measures to spur growth ...

New inflation target and debt commitment bolster South Africa's post-grey list credibility

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South Africa basks in the glow of a favourable macroeconomic outlook following its exit from the FATF grey list, the recent Medium-Term Budget seems to promise ...

Finance minister highlights progress on debt, greylisting and investment

Helmo Preuss|Published

In his latest Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana outlines significant achievements in stabilising public debt and enhancing South ...