African Pulse for Monday, October 5, 2026
Africa today: Ethiopian forces take Mekelle, Egypt and allies issue the Alamein declaration, Congo’s Ebola toll passes 4,000, Nigeria’s strike...
October 5, 2026Topic
South Africa
Rand Holds at 16.66 as PMI Falls to 49
South Africa's rand held near R16.66 per dollar as the PMI fell to 49.0 and petrol hit a record R30.25...
October 5, 2026
South Africa’s Foot-and-Mouth Farmers Face Minimum Wage
South Africa's foot-and-mouth-hit farmers remain bound by the US$1.81 hourly minimum wage, while imports fill a vaccine gap local output...
October 5, 2026
Ex-Aide to Minister McKenzie Runs Cricket Ticket Firm
South Africa's Ticketpro deal: Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie's former chief of staff now runs the cricket ticket seller before the...
October 5, 2026
Cape Town Unveils Plan to Replace Unfinished Highways
Cape Town's plan for its unfinished highways: a link bridge first, a tunnel later, and 15 hectares for homes and...
October 5, 2026
Absa Digital Asset Custody Goes Live in South Africa
South Africa's Absa now holds Bitcoin for big investors, a first for an African bank, it says. Local crypto holdings...
October 4, 2026
Gauteng Targets 10 Police Stations in Femicide Fight
South Africa's Gauteng, home to Johannesburg, will ring-fence the 10 police stations with the most rape cases after 12 women...
October 4, 2026
Tongaat Hulett Runs On as US$150 Million Lifeline Ends
South Africa's biggest sugar producer keeps milling after its US$150 million state credit line ran out on 30 September, as...
October 4, 2026
South Africa’s Makhanda Mayor Admits Water Failure
A South African mayor admits her town's water system is broken and promises steady taps in 2027, yet the key...
October 4, 2026