Reserve Bank MPC likely to cut repo rate: Economist – SABC News

Independent Economist Elize Kruger says she expects the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee to cut interest rates by 25 basis points when it announces its rate decision this afternoon at

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ConCourt to rule on compensation for ‘Please Call Me’ inventor – SABC News

The Constitutional Court will today hand down its judgment in the long drawn legal battle between ‘Please Call Me’ inventor Nkosana Makate and telecom giant, Vodacom. The court will rule

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Spotlight on labour, employment and social issues at G20 EWG meeting – SABC News

The fourth G20 Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting is hosted in George in the Western Cape. The G20 EWG’s mandate is to address labour, employment and social issues for strong,

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Broader economic outlook concerning: Economist – SABC News

BankservAfrica’s latest data shows that South African salaries held steady in June, following three months of moderation. The average nominal take-home pay was R17,310 in June 2025, a marginal decline of

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Electricity dept to explore financing options for SA’s nuclear energy – SABC News

The Department of Electricity and Energy Deputy Director General Zizamele Mbambo says they will explore all financing options for the expansion of South Africa’s nuclear energy programme. The programme has

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National e-hailing strike looming: Nefsa – SABC News

The National E-Hailing Federation (Nefsa) has warned that e-hailing drivers are preparing for a national strike over what they call exploitative working conditions. The Nefsa is demanding an immediate restructuring

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‘SA must engage US on tariffs while exploring alternative markets’ – SABC News

South Africa will continue to engage with the United States of America. This amidst global anxiety about Trump’s sweeping tariffs that will take effect on August 1. Former President Kgalema

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SA should not be bullied into trading its critical minerals: Mantashe – SABC News

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says South Africa should not be bullied into trading its critical minerals based on unfavorable terms and conditions. He says South Africa should

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Union calls for immediate withdrawal of Metrorail’s fare increase – SABC News

Workers union, General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) is demanding the immediate withdrawal of Metrorail’s fare increases which are expected to take effect on the 1st of August

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Critical minerals key to SA’s economic growth, job creation: Mantashe – SABC News

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has emphasised the importance of critical minerals in building economic growth and creating jobs in South Africa. Addressing delegates at the G20 Critical

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