A R49.8 billion foreign investment figure came from one company borrowing from its parent, as formal jobs fell by 14,000

Business BagelChristian Maidman · 1 October 2026 at 02:45

The Reserve Bank's direct investment figure more than doubled in the second quarter on one telecoms company's loan from its foreign parent, while Stats SA counted 14,000 fewer formal jobs.
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