Things are looking a lot brighter at the start of 2026 than they have in easily the past five years. Eskom is largely a solved problem (for now). Transnet is turning the corner, albeit painstakingly.
These network reforms by The Presidency (of which Eskom and Transnet, including the ports, are the two largest) are working.
The rand continues to strengthen against major currencies – particularly the US dollar as dollar weakness will no doubt be a theme for some time to come given some of the choices being made by the Trump administration.
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Eskom grid stronger than…
Cape of Good Hope: This famous landmark is located at the southwestern tip of
the country and is known for its stunning scenery and biodiversity.

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Fun South African Fact: South African fish migration is so huge you can see it from space.
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Fun South African Fact: Bones found in South Africa help support the theory that modern humans originated in Africa.