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South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of the African continent, bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Eswatini, with Lesotho as an enclave within its territory. The capital cities are Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative) and Bloemfontein (judicial). With a population of about 60-million people, South Africa has the most industrialised and diversified economy on the continent, historically built on mining—particularly gold, platinum and diamonds—but also encompassing manufacturing, finance, agriculture and services. The country's currency is the rand. South Africa operates as a parliamentary republic with a president serving as both head of state and head of government. It is a member of the Southern African Development Community, the African Union, BRICS Plus and the Commonwealth. The economy is characterised by significant infrastructure, including extensive rail and port networks, but faces challenges including high unemployment, inequality and intermittent electricity supply constraints. Key exports include minerals, metals, vehicles and machinery. Since the end of apartheid in 1994, South Africa has pursued economic liberalisation and regional integration whilst grappling with the legacy of racial segregation and uneven development.

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Ramaphosa launches twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, targets one-million people by 2027

President Cyril Ramaphosa officially launched Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention drug requiring only two injections a year, at 360 public health facilities across six provinces and 24 high-burden districts. Government aims to reach close to one-million people by the end of 2027 and three-million over the next three years, with R1.3-billion in funding from the State, the Global Fund and the Children's Investment Fund Foundation.

Ramaphosa to address nation on migration as business groups call for leadership intervention

Cabinet has approved a comprehensive approach to migration and a national action plan, with President Cyril Ramaphosa set to address the nation on the matter, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says. Business Unity South Africa and Business Leadership South Africa have noted with concern growing tensions surrounding migration, emphasising that violence and targeting of individuals based on nationality is not a solution and that challenges should be addressed through lawful policy interventions.

Growthpoint secures R1.8-billion bond at record-low margins in oversubscribed auction

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties issued R1.8-billion in senior unsecured bonds after attracting bids of over R6.5-billion, more than four times the initial target of between R1-billion and R1.5-billion. The bonds were issued across three tenors at record-low margins, with the three-year bonds priced at Zaronia plus 90 basis points, five-year at Zaronia plus 100 basis points and seven-year at Zaronia plus 125 basis points.

South Africa Updates


A generic image of industry stakeholders at a hospital ribbon cutting ceremony
Growthpoint makes sizable investment to increase private hospital capacity in KwaZulu-Natal
Updated 1 hour 46 minutes ago By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Real estate investment trust (Reit) Growthpoint Healthcare Property Holdings (GHPH) is nearing the completion of a R60-million expansion of the Busamed Gateway Private Hospital in Umhlanga Ridge,... 


Engen marks Youth Month with graduation of 21 new artisans
Updated 2 hours ago

Engen is proud to announce the graduation of 21 newly qualified artisans who have successfully completed an intensive three-year apprenticeship programme aimed at tackling youth unemployment and... 


Sharp rise in April mineral sales highlights importance of mining, council avers
Sharp rise in April mineral sales highlights importance of mining, council avers
Updated 2 hours 6 minutes ago By: Sabrina Jardim

Barring the effects of the Middle East conflict and high fuel costs, South Africa’s total mineral sales could reach R995.5-billion for this year, if the trend in mineral sales continues at its... 


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WesBank pivots offerings to accommodate shifting mobility trends
Updated 2 hours 12 minutes ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As automotive consumers in South Africa contend with affordability pressures, Chinese vehicle brands gain prominence and the shift to new-energy vehicles (NEVs) and future mobility solutions... 


Foundation condemns ‘reckless’ national shutdown calls, warns of xenophobic anarchy
Foundation condemns ‘reckless’ national shutdown calls, warns of xenophobic anarchy
Updated 2 hours 21 minutes ago By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) has strongly condemned recent calls for a "national shutdown", labelling the movement as "reckless" and warning that it risks descending into anarchy and... 


Samsung launches innovation campus programme at Durban University of Technology
Updated 2 hours 39 minutes ago By: Schalk Burger

Electronics manufacturer Samsung has launched its Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) to establish a strategic partnership that will help equip... 


Fortress CEO Steven Brown
Fortress reaffirms distributable earnings forecast, provides guidance for FY2027
Updated 2 hours 50 minutes ago By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Fortress Real Estate Investments has reaffirmed its distributable earnings forecast of at least R2.15-billion for the financial year ending June 30. This translates into a forecast... 


PC Kruger, Business Line Manager Crushing at Sandvik Rock Processing
Sandvik Delivers First CH662 Cone Crushers to South African Platinum Project
Updated 3 hours ago

Signalling Africa’s growing appetite for state-of-the-art mining technology, Sandvik Rock Processing is delivering the first Sandvik CH662 cone crushers to a platinum mining project in South... 


Government’s own review exposed the damage – yet Parliament was told the policy is still “under consideration”
Updated 3 hours ago

This week, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition presented its progress report on the Steel and Metal Fabrication Master Plan to the Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and... 


Africa urged to shape its own voluntary carbon market framework as demand grows
Africa urged to shape its own voluntary carbon market framework as demand grows
Updated 3 hours ago By: Shannon de Ryhove

As global demand for carbon credits continues to expand, African countries have a significant opportunity to position themselves as major participants in voluntary carbon markets, provided they can... 


Treasury Director-General Duncan Pieterse
Treasury says upgrades show path to investment grade
Updated 4 hours ago By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s recent credit-rating upgrades are a strong endorsement of government policy and show the nation can restore its coveted investment-grade status if it stays on track, said the... 


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On-The-Air (12/06/2026)
Updated 4 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about Manganese Metal Company, rare earths in the Northern Cape and Junior mining opportunities. 


PVC and Polystyrene Industries Call for Evidence-Based Approach to SA Circular Economy
PVC and Polystyrene Industries Call for Evidence-Based Approach to SA Circular Economy
Updated 5 hours ago

The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA), the African Polystyrene Industry Alliance (APIA) have called for a more inclusive and evidence-based approach to South Africa's circular economy... 


Researchers highlight road design, maintenance and behaviour as contributors to road incidents
Updated 5 hours ago By: Schalk Burger

The effectiveness of the designs of roads for their actual use, the maintenance of road infrastructure to ensure its effective functioning as road users expect and the behaviour of road users all... 


Winston Baatjies, liver transplant recipient
New liver perfusion technology offers hope amid South Africa’s organ shortage crisis
Updated 6 hours ago By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Private academic hospital the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre (WDGMC) has, in partnership with nonprofit organisation Surgeons for Little Lives and used-car retailer Weelee, introduced an... 


Visa Study: 77% in South Africa Use AI to Shop, But Trust is Key at Checkout
Updated 6 hours ago

By: Irene Auma - Regional Head of Fraud Risk Management for Sub-Saharan Africa at Visa Visa, a world leader in digital payments, on Tuesday released the annual Stay Secure study in South Africa,... 


Digital identity and advanced facial recognition for safer learning institutions
Digital identity and advanced facial recognition for safer learning institutions
Updated 6 hours ago

By: Robert Falkner - sales manager at iOCO SBT As crime increases, South African schools and tertiary education institutions find themselves in an ongoing battle to better secure their premises and... 


South Africa’s recycling problem needs partners, not just policy
South Africa’s recycling problem needs partners, not just policy
Updated 7 hours ago

By Masale Manoko South Africa’s waste challenge is no longer a distant environmental concern. It is a present-day infrastructure reality that no single organisation, policy framework or recycling... 


2Roads Group and Paltech to Represent South Africa at Valve World India Summit 2026
2Roads Group and Paltech to Represent South Africa at Valve World India Summit 2026
Updated 7 hours ago

2Roads Group and its member company Paltech are proud to confirm their participation in the Valve World India Summit 2026, the International Valve Trade Fair and Conference taking place on 11-12... 


Extreme weather requires more than a visual inspection for solar plants
Updated 7 hours ago

By: Heather Dugmore South Africa's largest insurers say claims for weather-related damage to solar assets have exponentially increased. As insurers tighten cover and claim conditions, the burden of... 


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