Rainbow Rare Earths Says US Listing Could Come in 2027
Rainbow Rare Earths, which plans to recover rare earths from phosphate waste in South Africa, says a US listing, if...
October 6, 2026Section
South Africa News in English
South Africa news in English from The Rio Times — Johannesburg and Cape Town politics, economy, mining and markets.
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South Africa Petrol Hits Record US$1.82 a Litre
South Africa's petrol price rises by up to US$0.20 a litre on 7 October, taking 95 unleaded in Gauteng to...
October 5, 2026
Rand Holds at 16.66 as Factory Activity Shrinks
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
South Africa and Its Neighbours in Southern Africa
South Africa's six neighbours are its main regional market. Trade, the rand, water, power and migration explained for US readers.
October 5, 2026
Soweto Derby 2026: Date, Kick-Off, Tickets and TV
Soweto Derby kick-off is 9:30 a.m. EDT on Saturday 31 October at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg. Tickets are sold out and...
October 5, 2026
Cape Town Sevens 2026 at DHL Stadium on 5 and 6 December
Cape Town Sevens 2026 is on 5 and 6 December at DHL Stadium. Tickets from R180 (about US$11) a day...
October 5, 2026