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JOHANNESBURG, April 23 (Reuters) - The South African rand was weaker on Wednesday after data showed local inflation fell to a five-year low in March. At 1416 GMT, the rand traded at 18.6375 ...
South African taxpayers have forked out an estimated R521 billion over the last 15 years to keep State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) alive, and have received nothing in return. Despite the bailouts ...
JOHANNESBURG, April 25 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand firmed on Friday as investors awaited clarity amid a dispute over the national budget that has rattled domestic markets. At 1500 GMT ...
For the first time in five years, fund managers in South Africa have become net sellers of offshore assets, with many turning to domestic assets. Bank of America’s latest South Africa fund ...
JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Thursday he will “meet soon” with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss relations between the two countries. Ramaphosa said he ...
A man walks beneath electricity pylons during frequent power outages from South African utility Eskom, caused by its ageing coal-fired plants, in Orlando, Soweto, South Africa, January 16 ...
Farming associations across South Africa have expressed serious concern regarding the future of the agricultural sector following the announcement from US President Donald Trump indicating that ...
Both Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for their African Champions League semifinal second- leg ties on Friday as they try to set up an all-South African final ...
Shoppers look for items as they shop at an outlet of retailer Checkers in Sandton City mall, in Sandton, South Africa, August 28, 2024. REUTERS/Lelethu Madikane JOHANNESBURG, April 23 (Reuters ...
JOHANNESBURG — The South African government on Thursday canceled a proposed tax increase that had threatened to collapse the unity government after a pushback from various political parties.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged Russia and Ukraine on Thursday to reach a “comprehensive ceasefire.” “We call upon all parties, both Russia and Ukraine, to ensure that there is ...
The South African rand has slumped against the British pound, recording its worst level ever The rand trades at R24.96 to the British currency and R19.33 to the US dollar as of 7 April 2025 Donald ...