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South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said he is waiting for a report on the country’s inflation-targeting ...
Petrol prices in South Africa have come down significantly since the formation of the Government of National Unity in 2024.
New passenger car sales reached 31,741 units in May, up 30% from 24,419 units in May 2024. Light commercial vehicles, ...
The real interest rate remains far too high to spur meaningful capital investment by South Africa’s private sector, despite ...
In a month marked by trade tensions, political volatility, and local economic policy shifts, global markets and domestic ...
Despite high hopes for improved GDP in 2025, the picture of the first quarter GDP does not offer much hope for economic ...
Agriculture bloomed in the three months under review, giving the economy a massive lifeline of 15%, but chronic challenges in ...
Rand strength and falling crude oil prices contribute to cuts, but increases in the general fuel levy temper the benefit.
The central bank’s 3% to 6% inflation target hasn’t been changed since it was introduced in 2000. Its governor, Lesetja ...
Despite a modest GDP growth of 0. 1% in the first quarter of 2024, economists express cautious optimism, highlighting a ...
EFF statement on the First Quarter of 2025 Economic Growth Report by Stats SA. 3 June 2025. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) notes the first quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP ...
South Africa's GDP growth has slowed to 0. 1% in the first quarter of 2025, raising concerns among economists. Key sectors, ...