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South Africa gets first credit rating upgrade in 20 years | SA News

 ·15 Nov 2025

S&P Global Ratings lifted South Africa’s credit rating for the first time since 2005, citing the nation’s improving growth and fiscal trajectory.

The credit assessor upgraded the nation’s rating by a notch to BB, just two notches into junk. S&P kept a positive outlook on the nation as there’s potential for further improvement in fiscal metrics, according to a statement on Friday.

The ratings company said the reduction of liabilities from state-owned Eskom Holdings was due to the utility’s improved performance. The company has posted its…

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