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south-africa-economy
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news.artnet.comworld9 days ago
Cape Town Draws Investor Interest as Economic Rival to Johannesburg
Cape Town is attracting new investment and challenging Johannesburg's position as South Africa's main economic center. Local officials report rising interest from businesses and property developers.
Semaforworld38 days ago
South Africa Opens Rail Network to 11 Private Operators
South Africa granted 11 private companies permission to operate trains on the national rail network for the first time in more than a century. The change is intended to increase mineral exports and reduce financial pressure on state-owned Transnet. Transnet officials described th…
thesouthafrican.comworld39 days ago
South Africa Household Affordability Index Shows Mixed Food Price Changes in April 2026
A 30kg bag of maize meal fell 16 percent year-on-year to R298.08 while beef liver rose 24 percent to R132.50 for 2kg, according to the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group's April 2026 Household Affordability Index. Low-income families underspend on nutritional foo…
thesouthafrican.comworld45 days ago
Global Oil Price Spike After Israel-US Strikes on Iran Increases South African Commuter Transport Costs
Single mother Angel Mbatsha now pays R16 more daily for taxis after the 28 February 2026 conflict sent global oil prices higher. South Africa imports nearly all its fuel, exposing commuters who spend up to half their incomes on transport. Government officials continue to back exp…