President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated government’s strategic shift in government spending during his address at the 2025 National Construction Summit in Ekurhuleni, on November 13
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French magazine Jeune Afrique has ranked four South African cities among the top 30 most attractive destinations on the continent, with Cape Town taking the top spot back home.
South Africa’s economy is “projected to grow moderately,” with GDP expected to increase from an expected 1.2% in 2025 to 1.5% in 2026
South African business confidence surged to its highest level since 2011 in November, boosted by a tourism boom.
Stats SA has published the latest Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) for the third quarter of 2025, showing that the average salary in the country has hit a record high.
According to the latest data released by Statistics South Africa, the economy grew by 0.5% in the third quarter of 2025.
South African business confidence climbed 5 points in the fourth quarter after two consecutive declines, helped by broad-based improvements across five sectors
South African state power utility Eskom said that it expected this year’s profit to be similar to last year’s, after a strong first six months helped by higher tariffs and lower finance costs.
SARB’s Financial Stability Report shows:
Declining inflation eases household pressure
International ratings agencies expect South Africa’s economic performance to strengthen steadily over the next few years, with projections showing GDP growth rebounding by more than 1.5% between 2026 and 2028.
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