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Malcolm Libera  ·4 Feb 2026 Money is set to flow into South Africa thanks to a combination of low inflation, improving policy credibility, and favourable global shifts. This is expected to lift investor confidence to levels not seen in decades, according to leading investment and economic experts. While the global environment is still dealing with …

  Travis Tower, far left, together with the joint South African specialist team; Travis rescuing people on the ground. Mr Trower is also a Director at Rescue South Africa and was deployed to the flood-ravaged provinces of Maputo and Gaza in late January. The mission was launched in response to a “Red Alert” declared by …

South Africa’s consumers have been warned of safety concerns that have led to the recall of Renault Kwid models sold nationwide since last month. Motus Vehicles Distributor, the company responsible for shipping the vehicles, informed the National Consumer Commission of the recall of nearly 1,400 units sold nationwide since 20 January 2026. According to the …

Parliament, Wednesday, 4 February 2026 – The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition welcomes the signing of the Instrument of Accession of South Africa to become a full sovereign member (Class A shareholder) of the African Export-Import Bank’s (AFREXIMBANK). South Africa’s full membership in AFREXIMBANK marks an important moment for the country’s economic future and …

South African ICT distributor Mustek has warned local consumers that the global memory shortage could result in steep increases in a wide range of tech products persisting into 2027. The prices of DDR and NAND flash memory have surged due to demand for memory and solid-state storage in servers for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Mustek, …

As President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 12 February, South Africa stands at a pivotal moment in global and regional affairs. From strained relations with Washington and the international debate around the ICJ case against Israel, to the conclusion of its landmark G20 presidency, the country’s foreign policy …

Blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes medicines sales surge despite cost barriers Generic semaglutide is expected to become widely available this year, leading to better supply and lower prices. (Photo: Shutterstock) News & Features 4th February 2026 | Catherine Tomlinson Sales of weight loss medicines like Ozempic and Mounjaro have sky-rocketed in South Africa in recent years, …

“Expelling a diplomat for calling out the African National Congress party’s ties to Hamas and other antisemitic radicals prioritises grievance politics over the good of South Africa and its citizens,” Tommy Pigott, the State Department’s deputy spokesperson, said on X. South Africa’s embassy in Washington had no immediate comment. On Friday, South Africa declared the …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·4 Feb 2026 South Africa’s financial regulator is developing a strategy to facilitate the distribution of billions of rand in unclaimed benefits related to retirement, severance, and death. In 2025, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) Commissioner, Unathi Kamlana, stated that around R88 billion was owed to South Africans but had not been claimed. “Most of …

Earning the average monthly salary in South Africa can open many doors, including the opportunity to finance a new car. Motorists earning R29,490 per month have a variety of new cars to choose from, depending on personal affordability and budget. According to the experts, it’s best not to spend more than 20% of your gross …

Digital Law Company founder and CEO Emma Sadleir says a ban on social media use by young South Africans would be a good idea, but she doesn’t believe it would be effective. Following Australia and France’s moves to ban social media use for children under 16 and 15, respectively, MyBroadband asked Sadleir if she believed …

Malcolm Libera  ·4 Feb 2026 The government’s plan to channel R100 billion into black-owned businesses through a Transformation Fund has come under fire, with critics warning that it risks becoming another poorly governed, corruption-prone initiative with limited real economic impact. On 19 March 2025, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau published the Draft …

Close to a hundred researchers, students and partners gathered at the University of Cape Town (UCT) Graduate School of Business (GSB) at the V&A Waterfront from 28 to 30 January for the BIOGRIP 2026 Conference. The conference provided a window into how shared scientific infrastructure is shaping South Africa’s response to some of its most pressing …

The US rebuked South Africa for expelling a top Israeli diplomat, the latest flare-up in tensions between the two nations. South Africa’s recent decision to expel Ariel Seidman “is another example of its poor foreign-policy choices,” Tommy Pigott, the State Department’s deputy spokesperson, said in an X post on Wednesday. “Expelling a diplomat for calling …

South Africa has formally joined the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), with the pan-African lender unveiling an $8bn support package aligned with the country’s industrial development goals. The accession marks the completion of a three-decade ambition to bring Africa’s most industrialised economy into the Cairo-based institution, giving Afreximbank its first full continental coverage. The move comes …

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is “determined to strengthen the regulatory and policy environment to further grow” the tourism sector.  The President addressed the nation through the weekly newsletter following the Tourism Department’s announcement that South Africa welcomed some 10.48 million international visitors last year, an increase of some 17.6% compared to 2024. It is …

The wait for South Africa’s first Formula One race in over 30 years will continue to drag on after it was confirmed that no race will take place in the country in 2027. Bringing F1 back to our shores is something the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, alongside the owner of the …

Please find attached video by Luyolo Mphithi MP.  Across South Africa, criminals who profit from illegal land invasions and hijacked buildings, are coercing and exploiting vulnerable people to participate in their illegal actions. Once people, who are desperate for homes, are inside hijacked buildings or on invaded land, the criminals force them to “rent” or …

Malcolm Libera  ·3 Feb 2026 The rand strengthened on Monday, recovering some of the ground lost from a sharp decline in the previous session. It was trading at 16.0275 against the dollar, which is about a 0.8% increase from Friday’s close.  The currency has been volatile, similar to other emerging market and commodity-linked currencies, having …

Absa says it is undergoing a strategic evolution from traditional cash-heavy branches towards greater flexibility and efficiency across its physical network. According to the bank, its primary objective is to align with a future-fit operating model that meets the evolving needs of its customers and the communities it serves. “Our investment incorporates the conversion of …

Staff Writer  ·3 Feb 2026 The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has identified R523 billion in undisputed debt on its books, which experts say will be aggressively pursued by the taxman in 2026. The revenue service confirmed the figures as of December 2025. The number is not an estimate or tax under dispute or question; …

Malcolm Libera  ·3 Feb 2026 Organised crime syndicates operating in South Africa are increasingly targeting the country’s natural heritage to cash in on a thriving high-value export business. These mafia-style groups target abalone, West Coast lobster, shark, reptiles, and even succulents, which are now worth more than rhino horn. This is according to CapeNature’s Senior …

In September 2013, an unknown correspondent wrote to Jeffrey Epstein: “AHLAN WA SAHLAN WHOM YOU KNOW IN SOUTH AFRICA BESIDE PRESIDENT MANDELA AND PRESIDENT ZUMA” “Many,” replied Epstein. Epstein, a relentless networker, was not lying. The tranche of three million new records released by the US Department of Justice shows Epstein’s South African ties stretched …

The fallout from South Africa’s decision to expel Israel’s chargé d’affaires continues to intensify, drawing sharp criticism from multiple opposition parties and raising concerns about economic and diplomatic repercussions.  It has also prompted warnings about the impact on South Africans requiring consular support in Israel.  The government’s decision triggered a reciprocal expulsion by Israel of South Africa’s chargé d’affaires in …