South Africa’s 2026 Budget marks a clear inflection point in fiscal management. For the first time in 17 years, gross debt stabilises – peaking at 78.9% of GDP in 2025/26 before declining to 76.5% by 2028/29. The consolidated deficit narrows...
Infrastructure sits at the centre of South Africa’s fiscal recovery plan. In the 2026 Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reaffirmed that stabilising debt and accelerating public investment are twin priorities. For the infrastructure...
From the depths of the mines to the glare of new megaprojects, commodities really drive South Africa’s economy. If you’re in construction or infrastructure, you see it every day. Commodities aren’t some distant idea, they’re right there as steel in...
Liber Grids, a South African innovator in modular stormwater and urban drainage infrastructure, has officially achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification through DQS, a globally recognised leader in auditing and certification. This achievement...
The President stated: “We are introducing a new model for housing, where people are given subsidies for ownership and rental in areas that are suitable for them. We are shifting from building houses for people to supporting them to build, buy or...
With the demand for critical minerals projected to quadruple by 2040 and traditional commodities such as gold reaching record highs in 2026, Africa is increasingly positioned at the center of global supply chain strategies and investment flows. The...
As South Africa prepares for next week’s Budget Speech, President Cyril Ramaphosa has signalled a shift in the national narrative – from one of recovery to one of guarded optimism. Delivering his remarks during the debate of the State of the Nation...
The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has published new property valuations, and states that the average increase for residential properties is 17%. The Cape Town Collective Ratepayers’ Association (CTCRA), however, whose members represent approximately 10%...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) continues to reaffirm its commitment to partnering with municipalities to ensure that previously unserved communities have access to potable water. Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, together...
