The week ahead: War, FMD and GDP Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief March 2, 2026 News
Ban Ki-moon’s (overly) simple fix for South Africa The former UN secretary-general says South Africa should focus on education and governance if it wants to emulate South Korea. But it’s more than… by Rob Rose February 27, 2026 Economy & Markets·News 1
Ramaphosa finds praise in strange political places GNU praise for Ramaphosa is growing, but policy rifts persist. The real test is delivery – on water, jobs and budgets – not applause… by Zukile Majova February 23, 2026 Opinion·Politics
Jobless rate ticks down, but South Africa’s jobs crisis hasn’t South Africa’s unemployment has dipped to 31.4%, but a surge in discouraged job-seekers and no new fixed investment bode ill for any real turnaround… by Vernon Wessels February 18, 2026 Economy & Markets
The week ahead: Economy by the numbers Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief February 16, 2026 News
This time it’s different: Ramaphosa deploys army, vows jail for municipal officials The president’s state of the nation address may have been more energetic than usual – but his words need to translate into action… by Rob Rose February 13, 2026 Opinion·Politics
South Africans are taking home 47% less than a decade ago – the ugly truth Feel like you’re making less than you did a decade ago? Net incomes have edged up 2% over 10 years, while inflation has grown… by Ruby Delahunt February 6, 2026 News 1
Is this the year for property? The market is heading into 2026 with an improved economic and political backdrop, making for more predictability in buying and selling… by Vernon Wessels February 4, 2026 Economy & Markets·Personal Finance
Betting on financial media: Why Apex is buying Currency and Miningmx The first major investment in the media sector in years runs counter to the narrative of a broader market collapse… by Rob Rose February 2, 2026 News 3
The week ahead: RAF in Scopa sights Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief February 2, 2026 News 2
1 The stunning rebound of South Africa’s PGM producers March 2, 2026 Northam is the second PGM miner to post a colossal…
2 South African foreign policy: Vrot with contradiction March 2, 2026 South Africa’s stance on Iran is as predictable as it…
3 Hill-Lewis might just be the reset the DA needs March 2, 2026 The Cape Town mayor is the frontrunner to lead the…
4 The week ahead: War, FMD and GDP March 2, 2026 Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news…