The swift formation of a new coalition government in South Africa after May elections has bolstered investor confidence and fueled a rally in the nation’s currency and the stock market, Finance ...

South Africa’s two previous Budget attempts failed to gain approval because of proposed VAT hikes, and markets had been concerned over DA threats to leave the multi-party government.

The South African rand was stable on Thursday after the finance ministry said it was withdrawing a contentious increase in value-added tax (VAT) that was due to take effect next month and as ...

South African Rand coins are seen in this illustration picture taken October 28, 2020. ... South Africa has seen increased political stability following the May election, ...

South Africa's M&A landscape is showing promising signs of growth, with the country accounting for 60% of Africa's deal values. As global interest rates decline and the rand shows stability ...

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 28 (Reuters) – The outlook for financial stability in South Africa has improved following successful elections, reduced power cuts, and the expectation of lower interest rates ...

The South African rand has hit its worst level ever against the British pound early on Monday morning, currently trading at ...

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 13 (Reuters) - The South African rand strengthened on Monday against a weaker U.S. dollar, after hitting a three-month low earlier in the day amid concerns about persistent power ...

South Africa is a middle-income emerging market with an abundant supply of natural resources; well-developed financial, legal, communications, energy, and transport sectors; and a stock exchange ...

The South African rand (ZAR) is the national currency of South Africa. Learn the rand's history, how its value has changed over time, and its role in international trade.

South Africa’s current economic situation is reminiscent of events in 1985 when the economy nearly collapsed. This article, first published last year, looks at the similarities.

Following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's third National Budget presentation, markets remain stable, with the rand holding at R17. 97. Wednesday, June 18, 2025 ...