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South Africa to Fast-Track Domestic Gas Exploration to Bolster Energy Security

The South African government has announced a major push to fast-track domestic gas exploration and the development of related infrastructure projects. This initiative, officially...

Ramaphosa Closes G20 Summit, Rejects US Handover Protocol Amid Boycott 🇿🇦🇺🇸

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa formally closed the G20 Summit 2025 in Johannesburg on Sunday, November 23, affirming the event's success as a win...

South Africa Citrus Exports Hit Record High in 2025, Up 22% Year-on-Year

South Africa's citrus export sector achieved a record performance in 2025, with export volumes rising by approximately 22% year-on-year. This strong growth underscores the...

S&P Global Upgrades South Africa’s Credit Rating to ‘BB’, First Hike in Nearly 20 Years

S&P Global has upgraded South Africa’s long-term foreign-currency sovereign rating from "BB-" to "BB". This decision marks the country’s first sovereign credit rating upgrade...

South Africa Appointed Interim Chair of SADC Amid Madagascar Instability 🇿🇦

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) confirmed that South Africa has been appointed as the regional bloc's interim chair, effective immediately. The appointment follows...

Trump Announces US Boycott of G20 Johannesburg Summit, Citing ‘Human Rights Abuses’ 🇿🇦🇺🇸

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday, November 7, 2025, that no U.S. government official, including Vice President JD Vance, will attend the upcoming...

Single Scheme Announces Near-20% Premium Hike for 2026, Pressuring Households 🇿🇦

South Africa's private healthcare sector is currently releasing its premium increases for 2026, with most major schemes announcing modest adjustments generally below 10%. However,...

FlySafair Cabin Crew Strike Begins Over Pay Dispute, Airline Minimizes Disruption 🇿🇦

Cabin crew members at FlySafair, represented by the South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA), have commenced strike action today over a breakdown in wage...

SASSA Double Payment Week Starts Today, Advancing November Grants to Ease Strain

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the start of a "double payment week" beginning today, October 25, 2025, for millions of...

FATF Removes South Africa from ‘Grey List’; Rand Strengthens on Investor Confidence

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) officially announced the removal of South Africa from its “grey list” (jurisdictions under increased monitoring) on Friday, October...

South Africa and Türkiye Launch Inaugural Bi-National Commission, Deepening Trade and Defense Ties

South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile led an official delegation on a working visit to Türkiye to co-chair the inaugural Bi-National Commission (BNC) with...

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Ramaphosa Closes G20 Summit, Rejects US Handover Protocol Amid Boycott 🇿🇦🇺🇸

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa formally closed the G20...

South Africa Citrus Exports Hit Record High in 2025, Up 22% Year-on-Year

South Africa's citrus export sector achieved a record performance...

S&P Global Upgrades South Africa’s Credit Rating to ‘BB’, First Hike in Nearly 20 Years

S&P Global has upgraded South Africa’s long-term foreign-currency sovereign...

South Africa Appointed Interim Chair of SADC Amid Madagascar Instability 🇿🇦

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) confirmed that South...

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South Africa to Host Third G20 Research and Innovation Working Group and Ministerial Meetings

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) will host the third G20 Research and Innovation Working Group (RIWG) meeting from 21–22 September 2025, followed...

Ramaphosa Closes G20 Summit, Rejects US Handover Protocol Amid Boycott 🇿🇦🇺🇸

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa formally closed the G20...

South Africa Citrus Exports Hit Record High in 2025, Up 22% Year-on-Year

South Africa's citrus export sector achieved a record performance...

S&P Global Upgrades South Africa’s Credit Rating to ‘BB’, First Hike in Nearly 20 Years

S&P Global has upgraded South Africa’s long-term foreign-currency sovereign...

South Africa Appointed Interim Chair of SADC Amid Madagascar Instability 🇿🇦

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) confirmed that South...