Government welcomes gains in employment growth

Government has welcomed the latest Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) for the fourth quarter of 2025, which reflect a modest increase in total employment and continued growth in gross earnings across the economy. Acting Government Spokesperson Michael Currin said the latest QES results reinforce the view that South Africa’s...

Employment edges up in Q4 2025

South Africa recorded an increase in employment in the fourth quarter of 2025, with total jobs rising by 18 000 or 0.2% to 10.55 million in December, from 10.53 million in September.

This is according to the latest Quarterly Employment Statistics released by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) on Tuesday.

The quarterly gain was driven primarily by growth...

Petrol, diesel prices announced

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase by between R3.06 and R7.51 from midnight.

The increase comes amid government efforts to cushion the blow for consumers through the introduction of a temporary R3 decrease in the general fuel levy.

Prices were widely expected to increase...

Treasury, DMPR introduce measures to cushion global fuel increases

National Treasury and the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources have announced a temporary R3 reduction to the general fuel levy to mitigate the effects of rising fuel prices – bringing some relief to motorists.The price of Brent crude oil has seen a sharp increase – jumping from about 69.08 US Dollars...

Reforms driving growth and economic greenshoots

The South African government is implementing “far-ranging changes” to support improved economic performance through implementing reforms in key sectors, including electricity, the visa regime, water and at Transnet.

This was the assertion made by President Cyril Ramaphosa as he opened the sixth annual South Africa Investment Conference...

From pledges to shovels: President Ramaphosa opens SA Investment Conference

The sixth annual South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) comes at a time when the South African government is poised to accelerate economic growth, turn pledges into shovel-ready projects and improve the lives of all South Africans.

This according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who set the tone for SAIC...

SA rises to meet investment opportunities

South Africa is positioned to rise to the challenges posed by the complex task of attracting investments that are set to further propel the country’s development trajectory, says Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau.

At the opening of the sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) on Tuesday in Gauteng, Tau reiterated the...

South Africa continues to position itself as a destination of choice

By William Baloyi 

The beauty of South Africa lies in our identity as a champion of peace, with the spirit of ubuntu serving as our defining signature to the world.

The world is once again arriving on our shores for the 6th South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC), scheduled to take place on 31 March 2026 at the...

SA Investment Conference opens in Sandton, with government targeting R2 trillion in new commitments

It is a hive of activity at the Sandton Convention Centre, as delegates arrive for the long-awaited edition of the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC).

Inside the venue, companies are exhibiting their products and services, while Cabinet Ministers, business leaders and...