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Inflation hits highest level for the year

South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation increased to 5.2% in December 2015, in line with expectations and 4 percentage points higher than November’s 4.8% rise.  It was the highest rate for the year as consumers battle with...
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President Jacob Zuma lands in Davos

President Jacob Zuma has arrived in Switzerland, where he is leading a team of Ministers, Chairmen and CEOs of major companies who are ready to present the many positive attributes of the country at the World Economic Forum. President Zuma is...
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Van Rooyen sworn in as Minister of Finance

David van Rooyen has been sworn in as Minister of Finance for South Africa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Van Rooyen, was appointed after Nhlanhla Nene was removed from his position as Minister of Finance on Wednesday. As he was sworn in Van...