News24 BusinessD-Day for new debt rules: All eyes on Godongwana’s fiscal anchor plan
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana looks set to confirm that South Africa has finally turned the tide on government debt in the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement.
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The CitizenMTBPS: Treasury under pressure to stabilise government debt
Economists caution that improved revenue should not be mistaken for a lasting solution to South Africa's debt challenge.
MoneywebFrance’s bonds drop as rioting heaps pressure on government
The French-German 10-year yield spread widened to 146 basis points as protests over living costs intensify pressure on a government struggling to rein in its budget deficit.
TechCentralPost Office wants R2.2-billion from government as it braces for another loss
A previously committed amount of R3.8-billion for modernisation and for creditors still owed money was never released.
BizcommunityWhen government fails to pay: The human and economic cost of unpaid contractors
Much has been written in recent months regarding the failure of municipalities to pay their contractors. For example, it is widely reported that the City of Ekurhuleni owes creditors approximately R7bn, including R91.346m owing to suppliers and R669.337m to contractors.
MoneywebSA’s fiscal recovery is gaining ground, but growth hasn’t caught up
The MTBPS will confirm one of reform’s biggest successes: government debt peaked last year and is now falling, after more than a decade of fiscal decline.
The CitizenGovernment’s loss in public procurement case may herald law-making paralysis
When laws get invalidated on the basis of the ANC-dominated parliament's failure to do the basics, the process has to start afresh ...
Business BagelSouth Africa has R10 billion to soften petrol prices, but most of its fuel is now made abroad
Government's R10 billion cushion works on the price at the pump, while the bigger bill comes from a country that now buys most of its petrol and diesel already refined.
MoneywebGovernment’s loss in public procurement case may herald law-making paralysis
When laws get invalidated on the basis of the ANC-dominated parliament’s failure to do the basics, the process has to start afresh …
Farmer's WeeklyAgricultural growth cannot depend on resilience alone
South African farmers have demonstrated remarkable resilience despite infrastructure failures and inadequate government services. However, agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo and journalist Lourensa Eckard warned that continued growth would depend on stronger cooperation, clearer…
Farmer's WeeklyAgriSA shifts focus from policy commitments to measurable results
AgriSA has adopted five policy mandates aimed at addressing the structural challenges facing South African agriculture. The proposals span land reform, natural resources, labour, rural safety, and trade, with stronger cooperation between government and industry identified as essential to achieving…
SME South AfricaHow High-Growth SMEs Can Attract Mezzanine Financing
Small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a multitude of funding mechanisms available to them. From government grants and alternative funding vehicles to traditional loans from…
MyBroadbandEnd of an era for the Gautrain
The Gauteng Provincial Government has appointed a new Gautrain concessionaire to operate, maintain, and modernise the network for 15 years.
Business BagelThe Roundup — Thursday, 15 October 2026
Today’s edition House Rules Presented by Good morning, and welcome to your Thursday Roundup. Sun International is trying to get ahead of South Africa’s growing gambling problem, while government has a problem of its own ahead of next week’s mini-budget. Meanwhile, dairy farmers
BusinessTechR50 billion tax surprise for South Africa
PSG chief economist Johann Els is forecasting a R50 billion tax overrun for the first half of 2026, as South Africa's government prepares to deliver its MTBPS.
BusinessTechR8.9 billion to repair 50-year-old railway line in South Africa
The government has committed R8.9 billion to repair the freight corridor connecting Sishen and the Port of Saldanha.
News24 BusinessPressure mounts for R10bn fuel relief as Mantashe warns of trade-offs
Government is under pressure to turn a proposed fuel intervention into savings at the pumps before December.
TechCentralSun International launches gambling charter as tax fight looms
Sun International has launched a gambling charter and warned government against taxes that favour offshore sites.
BusinessTechGovernment urges private sector to fix municipal failures
The government is urging the private sector to assist in fixing the country's municipal failures.
BusinessTechThe government wants to take over R88 billion owed to ordinary South Africans
The National Treasury has proposed a centralised system for an estimated R88 billion in unclaimed money.
BusinessTechGovernment clarifies job laws for refugees and asylum seekers in South Africa
The Department of Labour has addressed the false claims on social media regarding refugees and asylum seekers.
TechCentralHuawei sets out its vision for intelligent government at GovTech 2026
From connected to intelligent: Huawei’s role in building secure and inclusive AI capabilities for South Africa’s public sector.
News24 BusinessPIC shoots the lights out with 20% growth, despite ‘difficulties’
The Public Investment Corporation, which invests on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund, on Wednesday, announced a stellar set of results for 2025/26, with a 20% increase in assets under management, bringing its portfolio to R3.657 trillion.
The CitizenHow Treasury plans to constrain government spending, borrowing
Fiscal anchor legislation to be detailed in the mid-term budget - and national departments have been told to settle their debt with municipalities or face 'engagement'
The CitizenSA automakers put more pressure on government to address imports
Commit to the country but demand 'level playing field' domestically.
The CitizenActionSA hits out at GNU over unemployment
'It is clear that this government doesn't have a plan to improve the living conditions of citizens.'
The CitizenIs government doing enough to help fight GBV?
GBVF costs the country at least R42.4 billion per year.
The CitizenHere’s why government has only spent R179m from the R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund
Verification processes revealed some spaza shops did not exist.
The CitizenThe RAF might need a major government bailout
It has been estimated the RAF has about R500 billion in unqualified contingencies.
The CitizenInvestors signal optimism on Operation Vulindlela structural reforms
Government upbeat that stronger policy credibility has boosted investor confidence in South Africa.