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South Africa’s unemployment rate climbed to 33.2% in the second quarter of 2025, up from 32.9% in the previous quarter, marking the third consecutive increase and the highest level since Q2 2024, according to Statistics South Africa. The labour force grew by 159,000, with 19,000 more employed (reaching 16.8 million) and 140,000 more unemployed (totalling […]

African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has vowed that the party will not abandon its transformative policies, including Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and the Expropriation Act, even if its leaders face sanctions from the United States. This defiance comes as the US imposes a 30% tariff on all South African goods exported to the […]

South Africa’s International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has stated that South African exports do not pose a threat to US industries, emphasizing their complementary role in bilateral trade. Speaking alongside Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau, Lamola addressed concerns over new 30% tariffs imposed by the US, set to take effect on August 7, 2025, […]

South Africa’s agricultural sector is bracing for significant challenges following the announcement of a 30% tariff on imports by US President Donald Trump. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen expressed deep concern over the impact on the country’s exports during his budget speech in Parliament on Tuesday, highlighting the potential loss of duty-free access under the African […]

PRETORIA — South Africa has been actively seeking new trade partners in Asia and other regions as part of a strategic diversification plan that predates the recent US tariff announcement, Trade Minister Parks Tau revealed. “We have long started the process of diversifying our trade partners including in citrus,” Tau stated, highlighting efforts already underway […]

South Africa has requested immediate discussions with the United States following the announcement of a 25% tariff on automobile imports that could deliver a severe blow to the country’s vital automotive sector. Trade Minister Parks Tau confirmed his department is pursuing urgent meetings with US counterparts to address concerns about the economic consequences of the […]
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