The head of economic research at South Africa’s central bank is taking early retirement from the institution, reducing the number of voting members on the monetary policy committee.

Leader of the VF+, Corné Mulder, says the party is attracting a more diverse voter base because he believes the majority of South Africans are conservative at heart.

South Africa is experiencing its longest growth streak since 2018, supported by consumer spending, easing inflation, and early reform gains, though the recovery remains fragile.

Legendary marathons in South Africa await! From the Comrades to the Big Five, discover the top races to add to your 2026 running calendar.

Have you seen the Big 5? From visiting local reserves to dreaming of the bush, share your stories as we bridge the wild gap.

The City of Johannesburg’s decision to establish a Deputy Mayor position has been characterised by political analyst Professor Dirk Kotzé as a strategic “transition arrangement” rather than a measure to improve governance.

Tax experts shared what South Africans can expect in the upcoming Budget Speech and new financial year.

Eskom has raised its salary increase offer to trade unions to 5.5% from the 3.5% it proposed last year, though it remains well below what unions are demanding.

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Expected February fuel price cuts in South Africa have been sharply reduced after surging oil prices driven by Middle East tensions outweigh the rand’s recent strength.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 30 January 2026.

South Africa’s government has proposed amending its flagship Black empowerment policy to allow white-owned companies to gain points by contributing to a controversial new R100 billion BEE fund.

Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) collapsed, which means that it cannot manufacture vaccines to fight the foot-and-mouth outbreak in South Africa.

South Africa’s government has proposed amending its flagship Black empowerment policy to allow white-owned companies to gain points by contributing to a controversial new R100 billion fund for Black businesses.

South Africa’s pandemic-era bans and repeated excise tax hikes have entrenched the illicit cigarette and alcohol trade, crippling legal businesses.

The M&G 200 YSA 2026 call for nominations, honouring exceptional young leaders, innovators and changemakers shaping the future of our country, are open

A deepening governance crisis in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands has left the Impendle Local Municipality in a state of administrative paralysis and financial ruin.