South Africa
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Coca-Cola SA may cut 680 jobs, close plants amid restructuring
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is considering cutting up to 680 jobs and shutting some of its plants.
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South Africa ranks among worst countries for maternity pay
South Africa is among the countries offering the worst maternity pay in the world, according to the Global Maternity Leave Report for 2025, published by UK-based payroll and HR services…
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Online gambling hits record highs in South Africa
Bookmaker and online gambling services in South Africa generated a staggering R152.6 billion in 2023, up sharply from R10.1 billion in 2018.
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South Africa’s e-commerce sector on track to exceed R150bn by 2027
South Africa’s online retail sector is projected to grow to represent 12% of total retail turnover by 2027.
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South African olive producers strike gold at 2025 SA Olive Awards
WELLINGTON, WESTERN CAPE – South Africa’s olive oil industry celebrated exceptional achievements yesterday as the 2025 SA Olive Awards crowned the country’s finest Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) producers at the…
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Trump-tariffs: SA officials in US for further negotiations with Trump-government
President Cyril Ramaphosa faced sharp questioning in the National Assembly yesterday over the government’s response to what EFF leader Julius Malema termed “senseless tariffs” imposed by US President Donald Trump…
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South Africa slides further down global governance rankings as Africa struggles
South Africa’s governance performance has continued its troubling decline, dropping to 77th place globally in the latest Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), as new research reveals Africa remains the worst-performing…
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Hof stop TotalEnergies se Suid-Afrikaanse olie-eksplorasie
‘n Suid-Afrikaanse hof het Woensdag omgewingsmagtiging geweier vir die Franse energie-reus TotalEnergies se beplande diepsee-boorwerk naby Kaapstad. Die Hooggeregshof het bevind dat die Omgewingsministerie se 2023-goedkeuring vir die verkennings-operasies in…
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SA needs new strategy to increase agri-food exports to EU
South Africa’s agricultural exports to the European Union are facing mounting challenges despite strong trade agreements, with researchers warning that growing trade barriers and related disputes are threatening the country’s…
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South Africa urges more countries to stand up to Israel’s ‘genocidal activities’
PRETORIA – More countries must recognise a Palestinian state and stand up to Israel to stop its “genocidal activities”, South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola told AFP in an interview…
