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South Africa

South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of the African continent, bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Eswatini, with Lesotho as an enclave within its territory. The capital cities are Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative) and Bloemfontein (judicial). With a population of about 60-million people, South Africa has the most industrialised and diversified economy on the continent, historically built on mining—particularly gold, platinum and diamonds—but also encompassing manufacturing, finance, agriculture and services. The country's currency is the rand. South Africa operates as a parliamentary republic with a president serving as both head of state and head of government. It is a member of the Southern African Development Community, the African Union, BRICS Plus and the Commonwealth. The economy is characterised by significant infrastructure, including extensive rail and port networks, but faces challenges including high unemployment, inequality and intermittent electricity supply constraints. Key exports include minerals, metals, vehicles and machinery. Since the end of apartheid in 1994, South Africa has pursued economic liberalisation and regional integration whilst grappling with the legacy of racial segregation and uneven development.

South Africa News


TotalEnergies Hydra Storage opening ceremony in De Aar
Engineering South Africa's Energy Future - An industry perspective
Updated 39 minutes ago

Winter has a way of making us think about energy, whether we mean to or not. The geyser works harder. The heater stays on longer. Cold mornings remind you just how much you rely on electricity... 


M Bond Pumps mining and industrial logo
Balancing MEPS compliance, motor reliability in underground mining
Updated 39 minutes ago

Explore how Southern African mines must balance VC 9113 MEPS compliance and IE3 efficiency with electric motor reliability in harsh, underground Acid Mine Drainage environments. 


From forest plantation to fashion: the hidden start of your wardrobe
From forest plantation to fashion: the hidden start of your wardrobe
Updated 39 minutes ago

What we wear every day is the result of a global supply chain few people ever see, one that often begins far earlier than most realise and increasingly raises questions about the materials used to... 


Rough diamonds recovered by De Beers
Anglo said to be in talks to sell De Beers for about $1bn
29th July 2026 By: Bloomberg

Anglo American is discussing a deal worth about $1-billion to sell its De Beers diamond business, just a fraction of what the one-time diamond monopoly was once worth. Anglo has been looking to... 


It Starts With Me: South Africans Invited To Join The 30th Clean-up & Recycle Sa Week
29th July 2026

Every piece of litter picked up, every recyclable separated and every person who chooses not to litter is proof that meaningful environmental change starts with individual action. That is the... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller.
Valterra Platinum remains ‘highly confident’ in ‘robust outlook’ for PGM demand
29th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed platinum group metals (PGM) mining and marketing company Valterra Platinum is actively supporting long-term PGM demand growth through strategic industry... 


Epiroc South Africa drives change through the donation of passenger vehicles to Project Playground, empowering their mission to protect and uplift vulnerable children
29th July 2026

To further amplify Project Playground’s visibility, Epiroc enhanced its donation by branding both vehicles with the organisation’s logo, turning them into moving ambassadors for the tremendous work... 


WHX returns to Johannesburg as global medtech giants compete for South Africa’s R18.4bn (USD 1.12bn) medical device market
29th July 2026

South Africa’s healthcare economy is entering its most commercially concentrated phase yet, with global medical technology manufacturers accelerating their push for market share in a region now... 


Itac grants a 20% duty increase on certain rock drilling equipment parts
Itac grants a 20% duty increase on certain rock drilling equipment parts
29th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended an increase in the general rate of customs duty on certain rock drilling equipment parts, from free of duty... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
29th July 2026

This week: Optimum back from the dead with historic dragline returned to production; AI’s efficiencies keeping even lower quality operations going longer and, Industry leaders, researchers, govt... 


Foton South Africa's first shipment of New Foton Miler Lite arrives
Foton South Africa's first shipment of New Foton Miler Lite arrives
29th July 2026

Foton South Africa is pleased to announce that the first shipment of its all-new Miler Lite light commercial vehicle (LCV) is arriving in South Africa in August, marking an important milestone in... 


Goldwind launches Cape Town solution factory to expand African operations
29th July 2026

Goldwind, a reliable global strategic partner in clean energy, today officially opened its South Africa Solution Factory in Cape Town. This strategic investment underscores Goldwind's long-term... 


The Cullinan diamond mine
Petra notes constrained revenue generation as corporate restructuring continues
28th July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

London-listed Petra Diamonds has reported that its revenue for the fourth quarter of the 2026 financial year amounted to $38-million, marking a sharp decline from the $68-million in the third... 


Embargoed until 7:00 am SAST / 5:00 pm NZST, 28 July 2026
Embargoed until 7:00 am SAST / 5:00 pm NZST, 28 July 2026
28th July 2026

The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) and Financial Advice New Zealand (FANZ) have formed a new international partnership designed to strengthen professional standards, share... 


Kumba Iron Ore CEO Mpumi Zikalala.
Decarbonisation reinforcing demand for Kumba Iron Ore‘s high grade, lump products
28th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The decarbonisation journey of the steel industry is continuing to reinforce demand for the higher-grade ores and lump products of the kind produced by South Africa’s Kumba Iron Ore. These... 


Women building South Africa’s power infrastructure
Women building South Africa’s power infrastructure
28th July 2026

Manufacturing and engineering have traditionally been viewed as male-dominated industries. Today, however, more women are choosing careers in technical fields, bringing fresh perspectives, valuable... 


Koreshini Pillay, product manager at Lula
How manufacturing SMEs are funding Industry 4.0 on their own terms
28th July 2026

South Africa’s manufacturing sector contributes close to 11% of the country’s GDP[1] and was one of only three industries to add jobs in the first quarter of 2026[2], yet output has contracted for... 


Volatile oil markets are putting virgin plastic supply under pressure
28th July 2026

Renewed conflict in the Middle East threatens to further choke global oil supply, and the prospect of scarce and unaffordable virgin plastic looms large for manufacturers. “Abundantly available... 


Harmony CEO Beyers Nel
Harmony secures multicurrency credit facilities to strengthen liquidity
28th July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Gold and copper miner Harmony Gold has concluded new syndicated multitranche, multicurrency loan facilities comprising $500-million, A$500-million and R7-billion. The company says this reduces its... 


Kumba Iron Ore CEO Mpumi Zikalala.
South African iron-ore quality among strongest of seaborne market, Kumba reports
28th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The quality of iron-ore from the Northern Cape is continuing to differentiate South Africa in the global iron-ore market. During the first half of this year, the average realised export price of... 


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