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South African rand stable as investors await budget clarity

South Africa's rand was steady on Friday as investors awaited clarity on a disputed national budget which has roiled domestic markets. At 1236 GMT, the rand traded at 18.8125 against the dollar, near its Wednesday closing level of 18.

Cape Argus on MSN · 1d

South African rand strengthens after government abandons VAT increase

Following the announcement by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to abandon the proposed VAT increase, the South African rand has shown signs of recovery, gaining value against the US dollar. This decision comes amid significant opposition and legal challenges from various political factions.

EconoTimes · 1d

FxWirePro: USD/ZAR firms as rand on back foot as investors seek budget clarity, tariff relief

USD/ZAR firmed on Thursday as investors awaited clarity on the South Africas budget plans. The proposal to lift VAT by a combined 1 % over two years has pitted the countrys largest parties against each other

South Africa abandons planned VAT hike

Reuters on MSN · 1d

South Africa abandons planned VAT hike after pushback

South Africa on Thursday scrapped plans to raise value-added tax after a political backlash that threatened the stability of the ruling coalition government.

BBC · 1d

South Africa reverse controversial VAT increment - wat next?

Finance Minister for South Africa don announce di cancellation of di proposed VAT, in a statement dated 24 April 2025.

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

South Africa’s Godongwana Says He Won’t Resign Over VAT U-Turn

South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said he sees no reason to resign following his U-turn on a proposed tax increase that threatened to rupture the nation’s coalition government.

Ukraine, Africa

BBC on MSN · 1d

South Africa and Ukraine woo each other - as relationships with Trump turn sour

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is on a historic visit to South Africa, signalling a dramatic improvement in the once-strained relations between the two nations. The visit marks a diplomatic breakthrough for the Ukrainian leader in his efforts to counter Russia's strong - and growing - influence in Africa.

Reuters · 1d

South Africa says Ukraine peace talks should have no preconditions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said during a visit by Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday that peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow should start without preconditions such as Ukraine ceding land to Russia.

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

Ukraine's Zelenskiy in South Africa to Meet Ramaphosa

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in Pretoria for talks with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa. The visit comes after Russia hit Ukraine with a barrage of missiles and drones overnight and as US President Donald Trump ratchets up pressure on Kyiv to accept a peace deal that critics fear will favor Moscow.

Zelensky cuts short South Africa visit

HuffPost · 2d

Zelenskyy Cuts Short South African Trip After Massive Russian Strike On Kyiv Kills 9

The Russian attack on Ukraine's capital came hours after weeks of peace negotiations appeared to be coming to a head without an agreement in sight.

BBC · 2d

Zelensky cuts short South Africa visit after Russian attack on Kyiv

At least nine people were killed and dozens injured, including children, in the attack in Ukraine, officials say.

U.S. News & World Report · 2d

Zelenskiy Cuts Short S.Africa Trip After Russian Strike on Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he would cut short a trip to South Africa on Thursday and return to Kyiv following a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital. Zelenskiy, who has been trying to shore up international support for Ukraine's defence against Russia's invasion,

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South Africa 2025 economic growth forecast cut to 1.5% on tariff worries: Reuters poll

South African economic growth will be a bit weaker this year than thought a month ago partly due to trade tensions, with U.S.

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Zelenskyy says he’s cutting short a visit to South Africa after Russian attacks on Kyiv

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in South Africa for a state visit Thursday ...

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Tanzania bans South Africa and Malawi imports as trade row escalates

South African exports of various fruits, including apples and grapes, to Tanzania will be hit. Meanwhile, landlocked Malawi, ...

South African President Discusses Ukraine, Bilateral Ties With Trump

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a post on social media platform X on Thursday that ...

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South Africa scraps proposed tax increase after pushback from coalition partners and opposition

The South African government has canceled a proposed tax increase that has threatened to collapse the unity government after ...

Saudi Push Into South Africa Yields Billions of Dollars in Deals

A flurry of meetings between Saudi Arabia and South Africa over the past year has culminated in discussions about or signed ...

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Climate change is lifting South Africa out of the ocean, study finds

South Africa is slowly lifting out of the water—by up to 2 millimeters per year depending on the region. It had been assumed ...

South Africa finally has a masterplan for a renewable energy industry: here’s what it says

South Africa’s ambitious renewable energy masterplan has been approved, but will need huge funding and co-ordination between government departments.

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Own goal takes Sundowns to African final against Pyramids

Al Ahly defender Yasser Ibrahim conceded a 90th-minute own goal to give Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa a place in the CAF ...

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