Economists expect stagnant economy in the first quarter – SABC News

Standard Bank economist Dr Elna Moolman expects the economy not to have grown in the first quarter of this year. This comes after South Africa’s economy grew by 0.6% in

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Marginal price decrease in fuel as increase in general levy kicks in – SABC News

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy is expected to announce its latest fuel price adjustment before midnight tomorrow. According to preliminary reports by the Department’s Central Energy Fund, the

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Mining and manufacturing down year-on-year: Stats SA – SABC News

The latest economic wrap-up for May 2025 from Stats SA shows decline in mining and manufacturing year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, as unemployment grew to 32,9% and consumer

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Companies need to change recruitment approach for youth: Economist – SABC News

Unemployment among the youth is unlikely to show any improvement unless employers change their approach in their recruitment processes. This as many employers are prioritizing experience as a prerequisite while

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EFF heads to court to challenge proposed fuel levy increase – SABC News

The Western Cape High Court will hear an urgent court application brought by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on the general fuel levy increase. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, announced a

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Minister grants iThuba temporary lottery licence despite court ruling – SABC News

Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Parks Tau has issued a temporary license to iThuba Holdings. Tau says in a statement that this is in a bid to avoid a potentially

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22 undocumented foreign nationals arrested in the North West – SABC News

Police in the North West have arrested 22 undocumented foreign nationals and seized a large quantity of food items seemingly destined for illegal miners. Police say they started monitoring suspicious

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Godongwana looking forward to working with AfDB President-elect – SABC News

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he is looking forward to working with the newly elected African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President- elect Sidi Ould Tah, who won with over 70

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Court rejects NLC bid to extend Ithuba’s operating licence – SABC News

The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has failed to convince the High Court in Pretoria to allow Ithuba to be granted a temporary licence of 12 months while the new operator

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Attracting foreign investment remains critical for SA: Mantashe – SABC News

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe says attracting foreign investment remains critical for the country. Mantashe was visiting Orion Minerals in Prieska in Northern Cape that is expected

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