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Economic growth to slow marginally in 2025

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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.

Government revises inflation target to 3%

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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.

Minister Meth welcomes decline in unemployment rate

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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.

Minister Godongwana to present MTBPS

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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.

Dube cargo terminal records 7% growth in airfreight volumes

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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.