Siphelele Dludla

Content Manager: Business Report

Fears of fuel shortages grow in South Africa as Middle East conflict intensifies

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The recent Grain SA Congress revealed the mounting pressures on South African grain farmers, highlighting the urgent need for policy reform to ensure food security ...

Treasury unveils metro reform to fix failing city services and unlock R100bn investment

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South Africa has initiated a reform programme to enhance the financial and operational health of its metropolitan municipalities, aiming to unlock over R100 billion ...

Inflation dips to 3% in February, but fuel shock threatens outlook

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South Africa's inflation rate eased to 3% in February, driven by falling fuel prices, but economists warned that the outlook faces upside risks as the data largely ...

Oil shock could stall South Africa’s recovery as fuel risks and inflation pressures mount

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Oxford Economics Africa warns that South Africa's fragile economic recovery could face renewed strain in 2026 due to rising global oil prices driven by geopolitical ...

South Africa set to scale back borrowing as Africa’s debt climbs to $155bn, says S&P

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South Africa is poised to reduce its borrowing in 2026, contrasting with a projected rise in African sovereign debt to $155 billion, according to a new S&P Global ...

Parliament presses for stronger oversight of sharing economy amid short-term rental rules

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Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Tourism is intensifying its examination of South Africa's short-term rental sector, addressing concerns about enforcement, taxation, ...

Sars cracks down on corrupt customs officials in illicit economy bust

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The South African Revenue Service has launched a series of operations against officials involved in a customs fraud scheme, revealing significant losses in tax revenue ...

Manufacturers under pressure as weak demand dampens confidence in early 2026, Absa survey

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South Africa's manufacturing sector begins 2026 with declining confidence due to falling demand and sales, despite some resilience in specific subsectors. The latest ...

Treasury skips key parliamentary briefing on sanitary dignity programme

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South Africa's National Treasury has declined to attend a parliamentary briefing on the Sanitary Dignity Programme, raising concerns about accountability and the ...

Mantashe pushes for domestic oil and gas production to strengthen SA’s energy security

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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe urges South Africa to enhance domestic oil and gas production to ensure energy security and mitigate rising ...

African Bank board backs interim CEO Zweli Manyathi, says strategy remains on track

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African Bank's board expresses unwavering support for interim CEO Zweli Manyathi, emphasising continued commitment to governance and strategic growth following leadership ...

Inflation expectations fall to record lows, but households concerned about rising prices

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Recent survey results reveal a decline in inflation expectations among economists and businesses in South Africa, yet households express growing concerns about rising ...

Fuel price hikes likely unavoidable but supply will remain stable, Mantashe says

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Minister Gwede Mantashe warns of potential fuel price increases in South Africa due to global geopolitical tensions, while assuring citizens of government efforts ...

De Lille proposes code of conduct for Airbnb and short-term rentals

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Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has announced a public consultation on a Draft Code of Good Practice aimed at regulating South Africa's burgeoning short-term ...

S&P slashes Botswana’s rating status as diamond slump strains economy and fiscus

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S&P Global Ratings has downgraded Botswana's credit rating due to ongoing challenges in the diamond market, highlighting the country's economic vulnerabilities and ...

Sars defends debt collection strategy as it pushes to recover billions in outstanding taxes

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Sars is intensifying its efforts to recover R135 billion in outstanding tax debt, despite facing challenges with struggling taxpayers and defunct companies. The ...

Treasury rejects wealth tax calls, defends South Africa’s high personal income tax burden

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The National Treasury of South Africa has rejected calls for a wealth tax, asserting that the current tax system is already progressive and sufficient for revenue ...

Government silent on relief as South Africa faces sharp fuel price hikes in April

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South African motorists could face one of the largest fuel price increases in recent years, with the government yet to announce any relief measures. As global oil ...

Global oil markets facing unprecedented supply shock amidst Middle East war, warns IEA

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The International Energy Agency warns of a historic supply shock in global oil markets due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with millions of barrels of ...

IMF urges SA to adopt debt anchor as Treasury signals support for stronger fiscal framework

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on South Africa to implement clearer fiscal rules and a credible debt target to stabilise its public finances, as ...

South Africa ranks 53rd in global connectedness as world trade proves resilient

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Despite rising geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties, the DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026 reveals that globalisation remains robust, with South Africa ...

Central banks must act urgently as climate risks intensify, says Sarb’s Tshazibana

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Deputy Governor Fundi Tshazibana of the South African Reserve Bank warns that delaying climate action will exacerbate economic and financial risks, calling for stronger ...

Fraud crackdown on social grants risks excluding the vulnerable, research warns

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New research reveals that South Africa's crackdown on social grant fraud disproportionately affects vulnerable beneficiaries, while the real sources of fraud lie ...

IMF calls for easing small business regulations, but critics warn licensing bill may add red tape

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The IMF highlights the need for regulatory reforms in South Africa to enhance entrepreneurship and job creation, while critics warn that proposed licensing changes ...

Government unveils plan to unlock billions from idle State land and buildings

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The South African government is set to establish a new property investment vehicle aimed at unlocking economic value from underutilised public assets, potentially ...