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South Africa at a crossroads: economic strategies unfold as Ramaphosa visits the US and Godongwana presents budget
Today marks a crucial moment for South Africa as President Cyril Ramaphosa visits the US to strengthen diplomatic ties, while ...
Is there a genocide of white South Africans as Trump claims?
US President Donald Trump says a genocide is taking place in South Africa, a claim a judge dismissed as "imaginary".
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The unspoken debt: How South Africa benefited from Zimbabwe’s collapse
When Zimbabwe’s economy crumbled in the early 2000s, thousands fled to South Africa in search of work and safety ...
South Africa's spending plans hinge on tax agency hitting target, finance minister says
South Africa will need to slash spending if its tax agency does not meet its revenue collection target this year, Finance ...
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S&P infers South Africa's debt levels could average 80% of GDP, surpassing estimates
S&P Global Ratings has warned that South Africa's general government debt could remain high, averaging an unprecedented 80% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the three years to 2028. This would ...
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Third try at South Africa budget may point to revenue shortfall of 4.70% of GDP, say economists: Reuters poll
The survey also showed South Africa's gross debt-to-GDP ratio will be 77.0% in the new financial year compared with 76% in the February poll. category Barclays and HSBC clash over repealing ...