Why halting SA’s debt binge is a huge win for the GNU For the first time in fifteen years, South Africa’s debt-to-GDP will not rise. This is a major step in re-igniting the country’s growth… by Ashor Sarupen November 24, 2025 Economy & Markets·Opinion 1
More rate cuts coming – but the path lower will be bumpy South Africans can look forward to another year of rates relief – albeit at a stop-start pace… by Vernon Wessels November 21, 2025 Economy & Markets·News
A turning tide – but can Treasury deliver? Is South Africa at the start of a fiscal turnaround? Opinion from economic analysts is mixed… by Claire Bisseker November 18, 2025 Analysis·Economy & Markets
WeBuyCars still bok on its growth targets The company’s shares may have hit a speed wobble of late but its founder says the business is on track to hit its sales… by Giulietta Talevi November 18, 2025 Investing & Finance
The week ahead: All systems go for the G20 Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief November 17, 2025 News
How soaring gold prices gave National Treasury an extra R31bn South Africa’s fiscus has been saved by the incredible run in gold prices… by TJ Strydom November 12, 2025 Economy & Markets·News
Days of the undead: Treasury’s ghost staff headache National Treasury is on the warpath for almost 9,000 ghost workers on government’s books… by TJ Strydom November 12, 2025 Economy & Markets·News
One sunny day for jobs doesn’t make a summer South Africa added 248,000 jobs in Q3, but year-to-date losses and weak growth show how fragile the recovery remains. The budget will need to… by Vernon Wessels November 12, 2025 Economy & Markets
Ten things to watch in the mini-budget Politics, markets and reform collide as Enoch Godongwana delivers the GNU’s first fiscal update. Currency highlights 10 things to watch in the mini-budget… Olwethu XabanisaVernon Wessels November 10, 2025 Economy & Markets
The week ahead: All eyes on Godongwana Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief November 10, 2025 News
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