https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/861.html South Africa news 15 Economy news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/861.html en-us Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:37:12 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/amid-june-30-protests-can-south-africas-infrastructure-keep-pace-with-migration-pressures-842763a Against the backdrop of today's nationwide anti-illegal immigration march and intensifying public debate over migration policy, Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke has called for discussions to be guided by evidence rather than rhetoric, underscoring the importance of reliable data in separating perception from measurable population trends. 1-269449 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-is-behind-south-africa-anti-immigrant-protests-397278a Protesters have told all undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa by Tuesday, 30 June 2026 ahead of anti-immigrant rallies that many fear will turn violent. 1-269403 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/30-june-shutdown-construction-sites-must-act-now-397068a Construction companies are being urged to prepare for possible disruptions ahead of planned demonstrations on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, with MDA Attorneys warning that unrest linked to the employment of foreign nationals could threaten project delivery. 1-269393 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/johannesburg-has-taken-a-big-new-loan-to-help-fix-its-electricity-problems-but-the-results-will-take-time-519280a Just over a third (38%) of the residents of South Africa’s commercial capital, Johannesburg, reported being satisfied with their electricity services in a survey conducted in 2023/2024. This was down from 77% in 2017/18. The decline reflected years of citizen concerns about the service. In 2026 the auditor general noted that the city had spent only 1% of its operating budget on maintenance in 2024/25, against a national treasury guideline of 8%. As part of a response to these concerns, in May 2026 the City of Johannesburg and the German state-owned development bank Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) announced agreement on a R3.8 billion (over US$230 million) concessional loan to help fix the city’s electricity utility, City Power. 1-269396 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/woolworths-reshapes-leadership-structure-to-accelerate-growth-under-new-group-ceo-731432a Woolworths Holdings has unveiled a significant overhaul of its executive leadership structure under newly appointed Group CEO Sam Ngumeni, introducing a new operating model designed to simplify decision-making, improve accountability and accelerate business performance. 1-269362 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-living-wage-this-is-how-much-you-need-to-escape-the-poverty-trap-842563a The Living Wage South Africa Network (LWSAN) has released its latest data, indicating that a net monthly salary of R20,000 is the threshold required for a 40-hour work week to guarantee a humble yet dignified existence. As a registered NPO dedicated to local wage reform, LWSAN continues to advocate for this benchmark as a crucial step toward economic decency in South Africa. 1-269349 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/r48-billion-meant-for-social-grants-goes-unspent-286937a The Department of Social Development spent R4.8-billion less than expected on social grants in the 2025/26 financial year. 1-269320 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-cannot-prepare-young-people-for-an-economy-that-no-longer-exists-620641a South Africa is home to one of the youngest populations in the world, yet millions of young people are entering adulthood without access to work, opportunity, or meaningful economic inclusion. That contradiction should concern all of us. 1-269141 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/petrol-and-diesel-spike-drives-sharp-uptick-in-south-africa-cpi-inflation-408779a South Africa’s inflation rate accelerated to 4.5% year-on-year in May 2026, up from 4.0% in April, driven largely by sharp increases in fuel prices and ongoing pressure from housing and utility costs. 1-269095 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-retail-sector-records-modest-growth-as-furniture-and-household-goods-drive-sales-286247a South Africa's retail sector posted modest growth in April 2026, with stronger performances from furniture, household goods and specialised retailers helping to offset softer activity in other segments of the market. 1-269130 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa