South Africa faces increased unemployment as youth joblessness reaches alarming levels

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's unemployment rate has surged to 32. 9% in the first quarter of 2025, with youth unemployment reaching a staggering 46. 1%. Trade unions and experts express deep concern over the job crisis, calling for urgent government action and refo…

Macua says R284 million in social development funds missing from South African mining sites

Banele Ginindza|Published

Macua reveals a shocking R284 million in Social and Labour Plan funds unaccounted for across 11 mining sites, highlighting a systemic issue of fraud and community ...

Major vehicle recalls announced in South Africa due to safety defects

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South African drivers face serious safety risks as the National Consumer Commission announces critical vehicle recalls affecting popular models from Jeep, Citroen, ...

Thousands more South Africans are unemployed, negating job gains from a year ago

Nicola Mawson|Published

Despite recent job gains, South Africa's unemployment rate has climbed back to 32. 9%.

Experts remain divided on potential interest rate cut as consumer inflation falls to 2. 7%

Yogashen Pillay|Published

With inflation at its lowest since 2020, economists and debt experts weigh in on the likelihood of an interest rate cut in South Africa this May, highlighting the ...

Spead of foot and mouth disease outbreak threatens South Africa's red meat exports

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Farming associations raise alarms over the impact of the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak on South Africa's red meat export industry, as China suspends imports, threatening ...

White South Africans resettled in US did not face 'persecution': foreign ministry

AFP|Published

It came hours after a first group of 49 white South Africans flew out of Johannesburg following US President Donald Trump's offer to grant refugee status to white ...

Outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease spreads from KZN to Mpumalanga and Gauteng

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed new cases of Foot and Mouth Disease in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, prompting heightened control measures and a suspension ...

Agricultural machinery sales on the rise, signalling optimism in farming

Yogashen Pillay|Published

April 2025 marks a significant increase in agricultural machinery sales in South Africa, with tractor and combine harvester sales showing remarkable year-on-year ...

Transnet and UNTU set to resume wage negotiations in effort to avert workers' strike

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Transnet and the United National Transport Union (UNTU) are set to engage in crucial wage negotiations this week to prevent a potentially crippling strike, following ...

No rate cut by SA Reserve Bank predicted in May

Ashley Lechman|Published

Despite inflation being the lowest it has been since June 2020, economists widely anticipate that the central bank will keep the repo rate unchanged in May.

Will the fuel cut really make a difference in the lives of SA consumers?

Ashley Lechman|Published

This past week the DMRE published the official fuel price adjustments that took effect on Wednesday, 7 May, announcing a cut in the price of petrol of 22 cents per ...

Coffee table economics with Anchor: Gold’s great divide

Casey Sprake|Published

Coffee Table Economics is a compilation of research, analysis, and perspectives on key South African and global economic data.

FAO food price index rises slightly amid mixed commodity outlook

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The FAO Index for April 2025 shows a 1% increase in global food prices, driven by rising costs in wheat, maize, meat, and dairy, while sugar prices decline amid ...

India-Pakistan escalating tension could reverberate globally, affecting South Africa

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts warn that escalating tensions between India and Pakistan could have significant economic implications for South Africa and the global market, particularly ...

IDPs should shape an economically enabled environment

Nkululeko Dhlamini|Published

The Integrated Development Plan is an essential blueprint for a municipality that informs its overall framework for socio-economic development. w

South Africa prioritises digital inclusion for rural and disadvantaged areas

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Deputy Minister Mondli Gungubele highlights South Africa's commitment to enhancing internet access for rural communities, addressing the challenges of digital governance ...

Fuel price decrease brings relief to South African households and businesses

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's recent petrol price decrease has been met with optimism from economists and trade unions, highlighting its potential benefits for households, businesses, ...

Tobacco town thrives as China struggles to kick the habit

AFP|Published

China is home to a third of the world's smokers and tobacco-related diseases are a major cause of death in the country.

Agri-industry raises concerns over declining production of sorghum in South Africa

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Explore the challenges facing South Africa's sorghum industry, including declining production, weak consumer demand, and the potential for biofuel markets. Experts ...