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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


Building Better Together
Updated 52 minutes ago

Public procurement accounts for an estimated 12% of South Africa's GDP (National Research Foundation), highlighting its influence on economic growth, employment and industry standards. With the... 


RelyComply integrates LSEG World-Check On Demand to deliver real-time financial crime risk management
Updated 3 hours ago

RelyComply has announced a partnership with LSEG Risk Intelligence to integrate World-Check On Demand into its financial crime compliance platform, helping global financial institutions strengthen... 


ACTOM brings the full power play to Electra Mining Africa 2026 – storage and switchgear
ACTOM brings the full power play to Electra Mining Africa 2026 – storage and switchgear
Updated 4 hours ago

ACTOM, Africa’s largest manufacturer, repairer and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment will exhibit at Electra Mining Africa 2026, taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from... 


Sibanye-Stillwater granted approval for New Beisa Node transfer – Neo Energy Metals
18th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Uranium and gold developer Neo Energy Metals has provided an update on the regulatory transfer process for the Beatrix 4 Shaft Mining Area (New Beisa Node) in South Africa’s Free State province.... 


Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Dr Thabo Makgoba
Marikana anniversary highlights need for trust, shared responsibility
18th August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The mining industry must deepen trust with workers and host communities through sustained engagement, accountability and shared responsibility, speakers at the seventh annual Marikana Memorial... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Draft electricity pricing policy outlines support for industry, poor households
18th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The public comment phase for the much-anticipated revision to South Africa’s electricity pricing policy (EPP) has been initiated following Cabinet’s recent approval of the draft framework and amid... 


Cheap extension cords driving fire risk, warns ASP Fire
Cheap extension cords driving fire risk, warns ASP Fire
18th August 2026

South Africans are being urged to exercise extreme caution when purchasing electrical extension cords, following growing concern across the industry about the influx of substandard and... 


Women break barriers in one of South Africa’s toughest industries
Women break barriers in one of South Africa’s toughest industries
18th August 2026

Dorah Mfulwane is proving that women can build successful careers in one of South Africa's toughest and most physically demanding industries. In 2005, she became one of the first South African... 


BooYaa puts product discipline at the centre of global growth
BooYaa puts product discipline at the centre of global growth
18th August 2026

As BooYaa grows from a South African golf apparel business into a global premium brand, the pressure on its product is increasing. A bold identity may attract attention, but repeat purchases depend... 


Designing for women means designing better places for everyone
Designing for women means designing better places for everyone
18th August 2026

We tend to judge a development by what happens within its boundaries. But that is not necessarily how the people using it experience it. A route that feels perfectly ordinary at lunchtime can feel... 


SA Government, industry leaders to build momentum behind catalytic infrastructure initiatives
SA Government, industry leaders to build momentum behind catalytic infrastructure initiatives
18th August 2026

The annual Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) is set to get underway in Cape Town next week, with billions of rands in key infrastructure programmes under... 


AWEaP partners with the University of Limpopo to deliver premier energy Master Class to entrepreneurs in Limpopo to build the country’s next generation of energy businesses
AWEaP partners with the University of Limpopo to deliver premier energy Master Class to entrepreneurs in Limpopo to build the country’s next generation of energy businesses
18th August 2026

Sixty entrepreneurs from across the Limpopo Province will be equipped to pursue emerging commercial opportunities in renewable energy, hydrogen, nuclear, natural gas and other fast-growing areas of... 


SCI symposium papers reflect 'depth and diversity'.
South Africa’s minerals future to be explored by emerging researchers on Oct 2
17th August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

At a time when calls are being made for South Africa to modernise its mining sector, emerging researchers will on October 2 have a next-generation platform to explore the future of the minerals... 


An image of the Tumela mine at the Amandelbult operation
First half PGM supply shows recovery, rather than sustained production growth – Heraeus
17th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South African platinum group metal (PGM) mine production recovered strongly in the first half of this year, although much of the improvement reflects normalisation from the weather-disrupted first... 


Women who keep industry moving
17th August 2026

The industrial and lubricants sector may traditionally be viewed as a male-dominated environment, but women are increasingly proving that technical knowledge, operational excellence and leadership... 


Metpac-SA Study Highlights Practical Path To Safer Aerosol Recycling In SA
17th August 2026

Aluminium and steel aerosol cans are fully recyclable, provided they are handled correctly and enter an appropriate recovery stream. New research by MetPac-SA, the country's Producer Responsibility... 


South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa calls for common market in SADC to develop industries
17th August 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The 16 Southern African Development Community countries, with a combined population of nearly 400-million people, have abundant natural resources, a youthful population and the means to produce... 


An image from Thungela
Thungela maintains production guidance on anticipated stronger second half performance
17th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Thermal coal producer and exporter Thungela Resources delivered an improved performance in the first half of this year, despite difficult market conditions and a stronger rand weighing on export... 


Women's Day: Engen programme helps eNanda woman turn her IT dream into reality
Women's Day: Engen programme helps eNanda woman turn her IT dream into reality
17th August 2026

Growing up in eNanda, Zimasa Pretty Mbhem dreamed of building a career in technology. Today, the Durban CBD resident is turning that dream into reality thanks to determination, hard work and the... 


Autonomous Finance: Buzzword or Breakthrough?
17th August 2026

 AI adoption in finance has surged to 59% in 2025, from 37% in 2023, highlighting the rapid shift towards more intelligent and automated finance operations (Gartner 2025 AI in Finance Survey). This... 


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