South Africa

South Africa business news from Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. Mining, finance, energy transition, and corporate developments from Africa’s most industrialized economy.

Cape Town turns rubbish into power for 4,300 homes

Cape Town's R93 million landfill methane plant powers 4,300 homes, feeds 1.2 million kWh monthly into the city grid, and…

Ramaphosa: high-profile arrests are coming

Ramaphosa told an ANC event that high-profile corruption arrests are imminent, that the NPA is actively working its caseload, and…

South Africa kills tourist visa scheme for ETA

South Africa plans to phase out the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme and absorb it into a broader Electronic Travel Authorisation…

43% of South Africa’s youth have no job

South Africa's youth unemployment hit 43.8% in Q1 2026. A Mail and Guardian analysis makes the case for the proposed…