Freght and logistics sector loses R100 million due to the national shutdown in South Africa
South Africa’s road freight and logistics sector reportedly lost as much as R100 million as a result of the national shutdown which took place on 30 June 2026.
Blaming migrants ignores the real causes of SA’s economic crisis
South Africa is in the midst of its most significant anti-immigrant mobilisation in years.
South Africa on edge ahead of anti-migrant protests
Ahead of planned demonstrations in parts of the country on Tuesday, police say reinforcements are on the ground to contain possible violence, destruction and looting.
SA braces for anti-immigrant shutdown on 30 June
Determined to avoid a repeat of the July 2021 riots that claimed 350 lives and caused damage estimated at R50 billion, government says it is better prepared for the planned protests on Tuesday led by anti-immigrant groups like March and March, which has issued an ultimatum for illegal immigrants to leave the country by 30 June.
South Africa’s best-run city made R24.5 billion from tourists in one year
Cape Town’s tourism sector continues to thrive, with the city reporting record numbers of visitors, revenue, and growth over the last year.
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.