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South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is the southernmost nation on the African continent and its most industrialized economy. As of May 2026, the country is led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is presiding over a critical period of structural reform aimed at revitalizing national infrastructure and rooting out systemic corruption. Under his “Renewed Hope” fiscal policy, South Africa is working to stabilize its energy sector and restore investor confidence, recently achieving a sovereign credit rating upgrade from S&P Global.
In May 2026, South Africa is navigating a complex economic environment shaped by global volatility. The nation is currently grappling with significant fuel price hikes, effective May 6, 2026, driven by international tensions in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite these headwinds, the economy is projected to grow by 1.6% this year, supported by momentum in the services and mining sectors. On the global stage, South Africa continues to be a dominant diplomatic voice, having recently concluded its G20 Presidency, while domestically, the government is focusing on local government elections and the implementation of the National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency to address critical utility backlogs.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched the third phase of South Africa’s Government-Business Partnership, shifting the focus from economic reforms and stabilisation towards faster growth, investment and large-scale job creation. Ramaphosa…
Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has travelled to Durban, South Africa, to attend the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government on August 17. Nandi-Ndaitwah departed Namibia for…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has held a bilateral meeting with Madagascar’s President Michael Randrianirina ahead of the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government. The meeting…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the mistreatment of foreign nationals, saying hostility towards migrants goes against the regional solidarity needed to build a united Southern Africa. Speaking at…
South Africa‘s growing campaign against undocumented migrants is producing an unexpected challenge, with employers warning that the departure of thousands of foreign workers is leaving critical sectors struggling to find…
Ugandan Member of Parliament John Musila staged protests outside branches of Stanbic Bank and telecommunications giant MTN, calling on Ugandans to boycott South African businesses following reports of xenophobic violence…
The first flight carrying 270 Nigerians has left Johannesburg for Lagos as growing fears of anti-immigrant violence push more African nations to evacuate citizens.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled tough new immigration measures, including jail terms for employers of undocumented migrants, as tensions over immigration and unemployment continue to grow ahead of planned nationwide protests.
Malawi has started repatriating its citizens from South Africa as anti-immigrant protests continue to spread, prompting several African governments to review the safety of their nationals.
South African opposition leader Julius Malema has challenged anti-immigrant protests spreading across parts of South Africa, questioning claims that removing foreign nationals would automatically create jobs for citizens. Speaking during…
