US Tariffs Cut South African Car Exports by 83% in One Year
South African vehicle exports to the US fell 83 percent after a 25 percent tariff landed. AGOA duty-free access no...
August 20, 2026Topic
South Africa
South Africa’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 33.6% in the Second Quarter
South Africa unemployment rose to 33.6 percent in the second quarter, up 0.9 points. On the wider measure that counts...
August 20, 2026
Absa Wins GEPF Custody Contract to Guard South Africa’s US$215 Billion State Pension Fund
The GEPF financial custodian mandate moves to Absa from Standard Bank, covering R3.5 trillion, about US$215 billion, in state pension...
August 19, 2026
South Africa Invites Chinese Tyre Companies to Build US$123 Million Plant
Eastern Cape leaders are courting Chinese tyre companies for a US$123 million plant at Coega, a year after Goodyear shut...
August 19, 2026
A State Pension Fund Takes Balwin Private in the Latest JSE Exit
Another JSE delisting: Balwin shareholders backed a Public Investment Corporation-led buyout at R4.35 a share, far below the developer's stated...
August 18, 2026
South Africa Business Confidence Rises in July as Inflation Stays High
South Africa business confidence rose to 125.4 in July 2026, but 5.0% inflation and the US-Iran war keep pressure on...
August 18, 2026
Standard Bank Leadership Shift Names Hodnett South Africa CEO
Standard Bank leadership shift: David Hodnett became South Africa CEO in October 2025 as Kenny Fihla left for Absa, refreshing...
August 18, 2026
South Africa Seeks US$2.2 Billion to Modernize Transnet Rail and Ports, Revive Exports
South Africa's Transnet modernization drive seeks about US$2.2 billion to upgrade freight rail and ports and revive coal and iron...
August 18, 2026
South Africa’s Competition Commission Widens Scrutiny of Small Tech Mergers
South Africa's Competition Commission is using 2022 digital-market guidelines to review small tech mergers even when formal thresholds are not...
August 18, 2026