South Africa

National Treasury expects South Africa’s economy to grow by some 1.2% this year – marginally down from the 1.4% forecasted in the 2025 Budget.

In a landmark moment for South Africa’s monetary policy agenda, government has decided to reduce South Africa’s inflation target to 3%, with a 1 percentage point tolerance band.

The Ministry of Water and Sanitation has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating equitable and sustainable access to water and sanitation services across South Africa.

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has welcomed the reduction in South Africa’s unemployment rate, as reflected in Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the third quarter of 2025.

Building effective and inclusive justice systems will take centre stage as global leaders meet in Spain for the 2025 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Justice Leaders’ Dialogue.

The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will deliver the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) at a sitting of the National Assembly at the Good Hope Chamber in Parliament, today, Wednesday, 12 November 2025.

Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, has welcomed the significant drop in the provincial unemployment rate, which has decreased from 35% in the second quarter of 2025 to 29.8%.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Thursday virtually address the Garden Route Economic Coordination Roundtable Dialogue, taking place in Knysna, Western Cape Province.

The City of Johannesburg says preparations to host the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit have reached their final stages, with significant investments in infrastructure and security.

Dube Cargo Terminal at King Shaka International Airport has recorded a 7% increase in air cargo volumes handled over the last year, signalling sustained recovery and growth in KwaZulu-Natal’s airfreight sector.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed government’s commitment to driving economic growth, fostering job creation, and reshaping South Africa’s legislative landscape.

Biovac has received approval from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) to begin clinical trials for its oral cholera vaccine.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening South Africa’s beekeeping industry, describing honeybees as “the farmers of the sky” whose silent labour underpins food security, rural livelihoods, and biodiversity.

The Department of Transport has postponed the implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act to 1 July 2026.

Gauteng communities have been encouraged to continue their partnership in the fight against crime with the South African Police Service (SAPS).