Monday, June 1, 2026

Economy

BUSINESS WEEK AHEAD | Fuel prices are likely to rise again as the conflict in the Middle East affects supply

South Africa’s Economic Pulse: Fuel Prices, Manufacturing Signals and Policy Outlook Following the Reserve Bank’s recent rate hike, market...
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Young people are the hardest hit as unemployment rises to 32.7%

South Africa’s Unemployment Rises Sharply in Early 2026 According to the latest release from Statistics South Africa (Stat SA), the country’s unemployment rate climbed from 31.4 %...

Data from Stats SA shows that the increase in manufacturing was not enough to stave off the decline in the first quarter

South Africa's Manufacturing Sector Faces Headwinds Despite March Uptick According to the latest data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), manufacturing output rose 0.9 %...

Unemployment rate in South Africa rises to 32.7% in the first quarter

South Africa's Unemployment Climbs to 32.7% in Q1 2024 According to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey released by Statistics South Africa, the country’s unemployment...

Rising unemployment in South Africa is “a ticking time bomb”

South Africa’s Job Market Deteriorates in Early 2026, Youth Hit Hardest According to the latest release from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the country’s overall...

OPEC fund loans South Africa $150 million to support infrastructure overhaul

South Africa Secures $150 Million Development Loan from OPEC Fund On Wednesday the National Treasury announced that the government has signed a $150 million (approximately R2.47 billion) loan...

Households and businesses are feeling the unprecedented rise in fuel prices

Fuel Price Surge Weighs on South African Economic Activity South Africa’s economy felt the pinch in April as fuel prices jumped to record levels, prompting...

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