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SA remains on track to meet fiscal targets, says Treasury DG
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (1059+ words) South Africa remains on course to meet its fiscal targets despite the economic uncertainty created by the recent conflict in the Middle East, National Treasury Director-General Duncan Pieterse said on Monday. Speaking at the Citi Emerging Markets Macro and Credit…...
S&P rating an indication of government commitment to steady finances
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (402+ words) Director-General of the National Treasury, Duncan Pieterse, says global rating agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) decision to affirm South Africa's global rating is a sign that government is meeting its commitment to lower the debt-to-GDP ratio over the medium term…...
SA presses ahead while navigating a complex global environment
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (485+ words) As South Africa navigates an increasingly complex global environment, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau has assured the public that the country remains firmly on course, with government focused on stimulating investment, industrialisation and combating illicit trade. "The…...
Steenhuisen welcomes easing food inflation amid fuel price concerns | SAnews
1+ week, 5+ day ago (130+ words) Steenhuisen welcomes easing food inflation amid fuel price concerns South African Government News Agency Steenhuisen welcomes easing food inflation amid fuel price concerns While welcoming the drop in food inflation to its lowest level in 14 months, Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen,…...
Call to address Stats SA funding pressures | SAnews
2+ week, 5+ day ago (508+ words) While highlighting the critical role played by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) in providing credible and independent statistics, Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, has called for concerns about the organisation's financial pressures to be addressed. "These challenges must…...
SA ranks top in equity market assessment by Bank of America
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (223+ words) The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has welcomed the recent ranking by Bank of America, placing South Africa at the top of its regional equity market assessment." According to government, this recognition represents a strong vote of confidence in…...
Record investment pledges a turning point for South Africa's economy
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (425+ words) South Africa has entered a new phase of growth, with the country securing the highest-ever investment commitments at the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC). Closing the conference in Sandton on Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the scale of pledges both…...
Government welcomes gains in employment growth
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (115+ words) South African Government News Agency Government welcomes gains in employment growth Government has welcomed the latest Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) for the fourth quarter of 2025, which reflect a modest increase in total employment and continued growth in gross earnings across…...
South Africa "open for investment" as partnerships drive growth
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (678+ words) Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed South Africa's position as a leading investment destination. Speaking at the Business Gala Dinner of the 6th South Africa Investment Conference in Johannesburg on Tuesday evening, Deputy President Mashatile emphasised that strong partnerships between government…...
Investing for a better SA
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (131+ words) South African Government News Agency Investing for a better SA South Africa is choosing momentum over hesitation. At a time when global markets are marked by volatility and investor caution, the country is pressing ahead with its sixth Investment Conference…...