Ramaphosa sends a warning about the national shutdown
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the government won’t allow anyone to destabilise the country, following a series of xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant demonstrations.
SA moves closer to rare earth processing hub
South Africa has taken a significant step towards establishing a domestic rare earth processing industry after Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM) and Mintek successfully produced high-purity mixed rare earth products at laboratory scale.
Ramaphosa taps former treasury budget chief as economic advisor
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former National Treasury budget chief Michael Sachs as his economic advisor, bringing a respected fiscal policy technocrat back into the government as the country seeks to accelerate growth and deepen economic reforms.
South Africa beat South Korea to reach knockouts for first time
Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike made history for South Africa as they reached the World Cup knockout phase for the first time following a victory over South Korea in Monterrey.
South Africa struggles with migrant exodus and economic unrest
When a vehicle carrying donated diapers pulls into a muddy open field outside a mosque in Durban, Cassim Ibrahim quickly steps forward and asks the driver not to unload them.
Over 2 million South African workers may face consequences for joining June 30 anti-immigrant protests
More than two million South African workers have been warned against participating in planned anti-immigrant protests set for June 30, as the country braces for potential unrest amid rising xenophobic tensions.
South Africa coach tells critics to ‘shut up’ before second World Cup match
South Africa coach Hugo Broos told critics of his tactics in last week’s World Cup opener to “shut up” and insisted he would continue to do things his way when planning for his team’s Group A clash against Czechia.
Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa’s image, businesses: Minister
A surge in attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa is damaging the country’s global image and fuelling a backlash against businesses and artists, the justice minister has warned.
SA companies face backlash over anti-immigrant protests
South African companies with operations across Africa are facing mounting pressure as anti-immigrant protests in the continent’s largest economy trigger diplomatic tensions and calls for action against their businesses.
Another South African billionaire linked to presidency
As South Africa’s political succession debate intensifies ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s expected exit in 2029, billionaire businessman Tokyo Sexwale is increasingly being linked to conversations about the country’s future leadership and political direction.