Economy of South Africa

Jul 16

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed Toyota South Africa Motors’ R10.4 billion investment in its ninth-generation Hilux programme ... Show more

Ramaphosa welcomes Toyota’s R10.4bn Hilux investment as boost for SA manufacturing

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SASSA fires four officials over R33 million social grants fraud scheme

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More than 1,000 Ugandans who fled xenophobic tensions in South Africa are getting a fresh start back home. The government is offering skills training and ... Show more

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The Indian Express Jul 14

Nigeria says it will seek compensation for citizens who lost businesses, homes and property while fleeing a campaign by some South African groups to kick out ... Show more

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After African migrants leave, who will run South Africa’s township economy?

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The Indian Express Jul 15

The alleged head of a fake agency linked to Nigeria’s presidency has been arrested after weeks in hiding. He is accused of using forged documents to establish ... Show more

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Joburg has just 12 days’ cash buffer amid Eskom and Rand Water payment pressures, Morero warns

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R31 million World Cup spend: Here's where the money went

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Cape Town protest leaders say they face escalating threats from 'extortion gangs'

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KZN Premier unveils R93.5million budget boost for Zulu Royal household

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News24

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Jul 11

In News24's Sunday edition: Two companies from Limpopo have collected R1.6 billion in payments from the Ekurhuleni municipality since 2016 ... Show more

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Jul 13

Sinkholes are collapsing major arterial roads, opening inside upmarket residential estates and even beneath shops and factories as illegal miners tunnel under ... Show more

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Nigeria’s Senate has passed a bill proposing tougher punishments for road offences. Under the bill, anyone caught selling goods ... Show more

businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/866255/south-africans-cutting-off-streaming-services-medical-aid-and-downsizing-their-homes-2/

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businesstech.co.za Jul 14

South Africans cutting off streaming services, medical aid, and downsizing their homes

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dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-07-14-two-giant-data-centres-secure-initial-green-light-from-cape-town-municipal-tribunal/

Jul 15

Giant data centres in Cape Town get initial green light: The building of two massive water-hungry and energy-hungry data centres next to Cape Town International ...

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South Africans are tired of paying for government failure

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Jul 15

The Western Cape leads as foreign buyers show growing interest in South Africa’s luxury estates and apartments, with foreigners accounting for up to 39% of ... Show more

Western Cape leads as foreign buyers eye South Africa’s luxury estates and apartments

ewn.co.za/2026/07/17/when-last-did-you-buy-a-guava-sas-growers-are-asking-the-same-question

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EWN 4h

When last did you buy a guava? SA's growers are asking the same question: South Africa's guava industry is under pressure as fewer consumers are buying the ...

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The Indian Express 20h

On Mandela Day, South Africa's record is under scrutiny. Xenophobic attacks, migrant repatriations, high unemployment and deep inequality raise a ... Show more

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sabcnews.com Jul 12

WATCH | The Lesotho National Development Corporation says the increasing number of Basotho nationals returning from South Africa is placing increasing pressure ... Show more

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businesstech.co.za Jul 15

South Africa has moved beyond isolated infrastructure failures and is now facing a systemic breakdown driven by governance failures.

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Anger over new car tax that could hit every South African motorist to fix broken RAF

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ewn.co.za/presidency-warns-retaliatory-nationalisation-of-sa-assets-abroad-will-backfire/

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EWN Jul 15

Presidency warns retaliatory nationalisation of SA assets abroad will backfire: Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says South Africa's trade relationship ...

ewn.co.za/2026/07/14/godongwana-to-interrogate-funding-freeze-for-69-municipalities

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EWN Jul 14

Godongwana to interrogate National Treasury's funding freeze for 69 municipalities

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The Indian Express Jul 14

Thousands of Malawians have returned home from South Africa amid rising anti-foreigner sentiments. Many arrived with few belongings ... Show more

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iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-07-12-gabonese-national-jailed-for-r67-million-sars-vat-fraud-scheme/

Jul 12

Gabonese national jailed for R67 million SARS VAT fraud scheme: A Gabonese national has been sentenced to 10 years’ direct imprisonment after being convicted of ...

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RAF unpaid claims reach R21.7 billion as accident victims wait for payment

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WATCH | Eastern Cape innovator Elihle Stali, founder of Spectacles4TheBlind SA has returned from Hong Kong, where he was chosen among 150 global innovators and ... Show more

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businesstech.co.za/news/energy/866521/bad-news-for-anyone-driving-diesel-in-south-africa/

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businesstech.co.za Jul 16

Really bad news for anyone driving diesel in South Africa: Chief investment strategist at Symmetry, Izak Odendaal, has warned that diesel prices are likely to ...

ewn.co.za/2026/07/17/joburg-water-woes-deepen-after-substation-power-failure

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Joburg water woes deepen after substation power failure: Friday’s planned maintenance starts at 7am and finishes at 7pm. The Palmiet, Zwartkopjes and Eikenhof ...

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The Indian Express Jul 04

A Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said migrants who legally own property in South Africa can sell their assets through the market ... Show more

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timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-07-16-cassim-vows-faster-nsfas-responses-after-complaints-from-400-students/

Jul 16

Cassim vows faster NSFAS responses after complaints from 400 students : Messages highlight delayed allowances, unresolved funding queries, accommodation ...

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iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-07-12-motsoaledi-a-decade-of-austerity-has-crippled-public-healthcare/

Jul 12

Motsoaledi: A decade of austerity has crippled public healthcare: Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced a 16-member expert panel to review public health HR ...

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sabcnews.com Jul 09

March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese Zuma is part of marchers in Mthwalume, KZN. The movement has committed to holding marches every Thursday to put pressure ... Show more

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businesstech.co.za 4h

Hope for interest rates in South Africa: PSG Financial Services Chief Economist Johann Els is optimistic that interest rates will remain unchanged when the ...

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ewn.co.za/2026/07/17/mkhize-backs-freezing-funds-for-69-poorly-performing-municipalities

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Mkhize backs freezing funds for 69 poorly performing municipalities: Mkhize said that the decision to withhold the equitable share of 69 municipalities by the ...

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Mail & Guardian

Grade: C-

Jul 10

WATCH | Your shortcut through the week’s chaos is here. 😌 Donald Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire over at a NATO summit as both sides accuse each other of ... Show more

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile positions Special Economic Zones at the centre of South Africa’s economic revival at the global conference in Durban ... Show more

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businesstech.co.za 6h

The Reserve Bank has officially cancelled Sasfin's banking licence, bringing the group's banking operations to a final close.

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‘A real estate joke’: Sea Point fixer-upper sells for R9 million, sparking outrage online

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timeslive.co.za/motoring/2026-07-17-toyota-bets-r104bn-on-sa-with-biggest-ever-hilux-investment/

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Toyota bets R10.4bn on SA with biggest-ever Hilux investment: Carmaker urges government action as Chinese imports and rising costs squeeze local industry

businesstech.co.za/news/business/865690/international-giant-worth-r42-trillion-reveals-big-plans-for-small-rural-town-in-south-africa/

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businesstech.co.za Jul 13

International giant worth R42 trillion reveals big plans for small rural town in South Africa

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Jul 10

How Ekurhuleni managers enriched themselves after protecting Mkhwanazi: Behari’s monthly salary increased from R159,250 to R208,024 after alleged illegal ...

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businesstech.co.za/news/business/866227/iconic-138-year-old-company-in-south-africa-shuts-down-largest-operation/

Jul 08

Treasury probes tender awards linked to former director Molefe Fani: Fani is alleged to have influenced a tender by the National Treasury that was awarded to ...

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businesstech.co.za Jul 14

Iconic 138-year-old company in South Africa shuts down largest operation: De Beers is halting production at its Venetia mine in South Africa amid significant ...

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eNCA Jul 16

Residents of Newtown, Johannesburg, and members of the taxi industry have taken to the streets in protest over the Johannesburg International Taxi Rank ... Show more

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The Indian Express Jul 16

Health workers say unpaid wages are disrupting the Ebola response as DR Congo's outbreak surpasses 2,000 confirmed cases.#DWAfrica

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SA to more than double its electricity generation — Ramokgopa

Jul 15

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Police offer R50,000 reward for information on murder of Ghanaian national in Nyanga

Jul 15

businesstech.co.za/news/energy/866590/from-joy-to-pain-for-petrol-and-diesel-prices-in-south-africa/

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From joy to pain for petrol and diesel prices in South Africa: As some analysts predicted, diesel price recoveries in South Africa have swung into negative ...

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iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-07-05-government-not-funding-food-for-migrants-at-musina-centre-home-affairs-official-says/

Jul 05

Government not funding food for migrants at Musina centre, Home Affairs official says

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Africa Check

Jul 15

Social media posts claim that anti-migrant protests in South Africa have opened up 15,000 jobs for locals at supermarket chain Spar ... Show more

LIVE REPORT: Tracking the disinformation circulating during anti-migrant protests in South Africa

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Jul 15

WATCH | Trading activities halted and illegal structures, demolished by the City of Johannesburg at the Marble Towers.

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iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-07-10-its-about-time-municipalities-shape-up-scopa-cogta-committee-back-national-treasurys-r135-billion-funding-freeze/

Jul 10

'It’s about time municipalities shape up': Scopa, CoGTA committee back National Treasury’s R13.5 billion fundi

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eNCA Jul 13

Tributes pour in for Jayden Adams: The late Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams is being remembered as an exceptionally gifted player and ...

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Key FactsJayden Adams Dies Weeks After World Cup Play

5 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com

Jayden Adams passed away at 25 shortly after representing South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

He participated in three group-stage games across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, helping South Africa reach their first knockout round.

Since joining Mamelodi Sundowns in early 2025, Adams made 67 club appearances and contributed to their CAF Champions League title.

The cause of death remains unknown, with officials urging privacy and caution against speculation during this difficult period.

South African football has lost a gifted player, a proud servant of the game and a young life that still had so much to offer.
— South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) said in a statement.

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De Beers Venetia Mine shutdown plan puts 1,214 jobs at risk, says NUM

Jul 15

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Mantashe wants oil firms to stockpile 21 days of fuel, at their cost

Jul 14

businesstech.co.za/news/wealth/866466/top-ceo-quietly-becomes-a-billionaire-in-south-africa/

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businesstech.co.za Jul 16

Top CEO quietly becomes a billionaire in South Africa: Chief executive and founder of Karooooo, Zak Calisto, has quietly crossed the threshold into ...

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iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-07-08-bread-prices-soar-as-south-africans-take-over-township-spaza-shops/

Jul 08

Bread prices soar as South Africans take over township spaza shops: Residents in Durban townships say the cost of bread and other everyday essentials has risen ...

mg.co.za/thought-leader/2026-07-14-the-ndr-is-not-dead-but-it-must-be-rescued-from-slogans/

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Mail & Guardian

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Jul 15

The NDR Is Not Dead — But It Must Be Rescued from Slogans: South Africa faces a critical moment where the National Democratic Revolution (NDR) must either be ...

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The holy herb: Medicinal cannabis farming in the Klein Karoo

Jul 16

businesstech.co.za/news/motoring/866444/r30-billion-south-african-giant-adding-over-1500-customers-per-day/

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businesstech.co.za Jul 16

R30 billion South African giant adding over 1,500 customers per day: Cartrack-owner Karooooo continues to see strong growth in revenue and profit ...

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sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-07-11-zille-takes-joburg-budget-to-court-again-over-hundreds-of-new-top-jobs/

Jul 12

Budget under fire over ‘hundreds of new top jobs’: Senior management posts unlawfully expanded despite order to cut costs: DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille

ewn.co.za/2026/07/13/parliament-wants-godongwana-answerable-to-funds-freeze-for-69-municipalities

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EWN Jul 13

Parliament wants Godongwana answerable to funding freeze for 69 municipalities: The chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance, Joe Maswanganyi ...

businesstech.co.za/news/energy/866335/here-is-the-expected-petrol-price-for-august-9/

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businesstech.co.za Jul 15

Here is the expected petrol price for August: Despite conflict between the United States and Iran flaring up once again, motorists in South Africa are still ...

ewn.co.za/2026/07/17/treasury-should-freeze-funds-for-other-govt-spheres-cogta-minister

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Treasury should freeze funds for other govt spheres: COGTA Minister: Velenkosini Hlabisa said he supports the National Treasury’s initiative to withhold ...

news24.com/southafrica/good-news/nsfas-finally-wipes-debt-for-disabled-graduate-and-3-others-after-news24-story-20260714-1181

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News24

Grade: A-

Jul 15

NSFAS finally wipes debt ‘error’ for disabled graduates after News24 story - three years later

apnews.com/article/nuclear-reactor-south-africa-contamination-regulator-866adfe2fb7dab78878ae551843a5bd5

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South Africa's Koeberg nuclear plant has 'contamination' events: There have been three recent contamination events inside the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station ...

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🚨 Gauteng’s Top Cops in the Dock! 🚨 Major-General Ebrahim Kadwa, the head of the Hawks in Gauteng, and Durban businessman Tariq Downes appeared in the Kempton ... Show more

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Meet the Durban-born chef who left insurance after 20 years to chase her culinary dream

Jul 15

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The Indian Express Jul 12

South Africa's unemployment crisis has once again reignited fierce debates about migrants, xenophobia and economic justice ... Show more

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Nersa faces legal action over R54 billion Eskom revenue dispute

Jul 15

businesstech.co.za/news/industry-news/866447/why-a-leading-south-african-bank-has-advertised-on-businesstech-for-a-decade/

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Why a leading South African bank has advertised on BusinessTech for a decade: One of South Africa’s leading banks has booked marketing packages on BusinessTech ...

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Parliament grills Treasury over R13.5bn municipal funding freeze as 27 councils get money back

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While South Africa Champions International Justice, To Quietly Open Its Energy Sector to Israel Raises Concern

Jul 13

businesstech.co.za/news/industry-news/866282/amazon-commits-r24-million-to-job-creation-and-climate-resilience-in-south-africa/

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Newzroom Afrika Jul 09

[BREAKING NEWS] Transnet asks National Treasury to blacklist seven companies implicated in unlawful and unethical conduct.#Newzroom405

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businesstech.co.za Jul 14

Amazon commits R24 million to job creation and climate resilience in South Africa

ewn.co.za/2026/07/16/the-40-hour-workweek-is-100-years-old-does-it-still-make-sense

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EWN Jul 16

The 40-hour workweek is 100 years old. Does it still make sense?: The modern 40-hour work week was designed for a car factory a century ago ...

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sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2026-07-16-omphile-maotwe-the-eff-and-the-south-african-reserve-bank/

Jul 16

OpinionOMPHILE MAOTWE | The EFF and the South African Reserve Bank : Party pushes for state ownership of the bank to address inequality and unemployment