The projected economic growth trajectory remains insufficient to address structural unemployment
The growth outlook is insufficient to alter unemployment dynamics, some argued
National treasury officials said the costing for the deployment of soldiers in crime-affected areas — as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa, his Sona, had not yet been done
Over the next three years, growth is projected to average 1.8% and reach 2% by 2028
Minister in the presidency for planning, monitoring and evaluation said there had been progress in implementing the country’s medium-term development plan, running from 2024 to 2029
A reflection on hope, rejection, and resilience in a tough 2025—reminding us that even without the call, the dream isn’t cancelled, just delayed
Events such as the Luxurious Marble Circus is backed by sponsorship that brings people together, creates jobs and is a driver for social and environmental change
Hunger, exclusion from education and Africa’s debt is more than policy failure, inequality and poor planning, it is the theft of dignity, potential and oppression
The announcement comes as the bank foresees lower global interest rates and a weaker outlook for the local economy
The finance minister said the expenditure would be carried out ‘without compromising the fiscal strategy of sustainable public finances’
The monetary policy committee said it remains vigilant amid risks to inflation outlook on the global and domestic front
The minister conceded that the measure did not have support across the political spectrum
A re-think of how we live, relate to other sentient beings and consume will allow us to ‘learn, unlearn and relearn’ to convert disasters into strengths
The agriculture sector was up 17.2% and was the largest contributor to GDP growth during the period
The industry has the potential to grow if there is more investment in exploration projects
A study by the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund says the direct cost of child poverty is estimated to be about 9% of GDP
The decision to provide a grant of R1 634, the upper bound poverty line, rests in the hands of the elite
Past summits on the economy have led to hopeful rhetoric but little meaningful action. The longer this paralysis continues, the more damaging it becomes
The region has also seen an increase in its contribution to the continent’s broader economic growth
The economy did not benefit from the suspended load-shedding initiated in early April
