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SARS surpasses R2 trillion in tax collections as Cosatu lauds public service turnaround

Solly Phetoe|Published

In the face of increasing economic challenges and civil demands, the call for a resilient and responsive SARS echoes louder than ever, as it stands poised to reclaim its position as a keystone in South Africa’s public service landscape.

Disease outbreaks, rising costs weigh on SA agriculture despite strong grain outlook

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's agricultural sector faces significant challenges in early 2026, including disease outbreaks and rising costs, but also sees some positive developments, ...

SA’s protein crisis demands action, not more delays

Georg Southey|Published

Conflict in the Middle East is inflating fertiliser costs, which in time will drive up grain and animal feed prices, impacting everything on supermarket shelves, ...

Agricultural machinery sales plunge for the first time in 14 months amid rising costs

Yogashen Pillay|Published

March 2026 marks the first decline in South Africa's agricultural machinery sales in 14 months, with tractor sales down 8% year-on-year. Industry experts discuss ...

South Africa secures citrus export boost to China with new phytosanitary deal

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, announces new cold treatment regulations for citrus exports to China, aiming to enhance trade opportunities ...

Mitchells Plain, Soweto, and Nobody: unpacking the economic challenges through the Lehohla Ledger

Dr Pali Lehohla|Published

The Lehohla Ledger serves as a vital diagnostic tool, revealing the economic challenges faced by Mitchell's Plain, Soweto, and Nobody. This analysis explores the ...

Sugar industry targets diversification push as Phase 2 Master Plan signed

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's sugar industry is set for transformation as stakeholders sign Phase 2 of the Sugar Cane Value Chain Master Plan, focusing on innovation and diversification ...

Easter spending surge signals strong consumer momentum, says Standard Bank

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Standard Bank's latest report reveals a significant increase in Point of Sale transactions and consumer spending during Easter 2026, highlighting evolving trade ...

South African economy finds relief amid US-Iran ceasefire

Ashley Lechman|Published

US President Donald Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire with Iran offers a glimmer of hope for the South African economy, potentially easing fuel prices ...

Surging fuel prices threaten inflation and interest rate cuts in South Africa

Ashley Lechman|Published

As global tensions rise and fuel prices spike, South Africa faces an economic crossroads. How will these changes impact household budgets and inflation? Read on ...

Rising fuel costs are becoming an insolvency risk

Dr Eric Levenstein and Amy Mackechnie|Published

Last week’s fuel price hike of over R3 per litre for petrol and R7 for diesel directly impacts South African businesses, threatening supply chains and production ...

From 2010 to today: why South Africa can win the next tourism wave

Dr Nik Eberl|Published

Visitors arrived with caution and left with conviction. Journalists who came to critique stayed to praise. What the world experienced was not the country they had ...

Economic ramifications of the US-Iran ceasefire for South Africa

Ashley Lechman|Published

As peace hangs by a thread, South Africa looks on in hope, with economic stability closely tied to international conflicts and the outcomes of nascent negotiations. ...

South Africa's zero-tariff access to China: A new era for trade?

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa is set to gain zero-tariff access to China’s consumer market by May 2026, marking a significant trade milestone. However, experts warn that the real ...

KZN sugar mill's R1.8bn expansion signals boost for jobs in SA sugar industry

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi announces the relaunch of Gledhow Sugar Mill, backed by a R1.8 billion investment, aiming to revitalise South Africa's sugar industry ...

BER study says faster economic reform key to boosting SA growth under GNU

Yogashen Pillay|Published

A new report by the Bureau for Economic Research reveals that South Africa's economic growth hinges on the Government of National Unity accelerating reforms. The ...

South Africa tops EEMEA markets as strong earnings attract investors amid global volatility

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa has emerged as the leading market in the EEMEA region, buoyed by strong dividend yields and improving earnings momentum, despite global geopolitical ...

IMF warns Iran war’s deepening economic scars threaten Sub-Saharan Africa’s fragile growth

Siphelele Dludla|Published

As global conflicts escalate, Sub-Saharan Africa faces severe economic risks. This article examines the immediate and long-term impacts of war and rising defence ...

Local vaccine breakthrough strengthens fight against Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's Agricultural Research Council has released 20,000 doses of locally produced Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccines, marking a significant step in bolstering ...

Red meat industry rolls out new traceability tools to safeguard trade amid FMD outbreak

Yogashen Pillay|Published

RMIS has launched new features on its Traceability Platform to assist livestock producers during the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak, enhancing trade and ensuring ...