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Inflation drops to 3.0% as fuel and food prices ease pressure on consumers - South African business and economy
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Inflation drops to 3.0% as fuel and food prices ease pressure on consumers

South Africa's annual inflation eased to 3.0% in February 2026, driven by falling fuel and food prices that offered relief to household budgets.

Treasury unveils R100bn grant to revive metro service delivery - South African business and economy
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Treasury unveils R100bn grant to revive metro service delivery

National Treasury introduces a R100 billion incentive grant to restore reliable water, electricity and waste services in South Africa's eight largest metros.

Ramaphosa declares job creation government's top priority amid economic recovery - South African business and economy
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Ramaphosa declares job creation government's top priority amid economic recovery

President Ramaphosa has declared job creation government's foremost priority, outlining reforms and youth employment initiatives to tackle South Africa's unemployment crisis.

Ramaphosa to headline jobs summit targeting five million new positions - South African business and economy
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Ramaphosa to headline jobs summit targeting five million new positions

President Ramaphosa addresses the On the Record Summit in Cape Town, where experts seek practical solutions to create five million jobs over the next decade.

New SEZ Advisory Board tasked with driving South Africa's industrial future - South African business and economy
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New SEZ Advisory Board tasked with driving South Africa's industrial future

Deputy Minister Godlimpi has welcomed the new SEZ Advisory Board, highlighting R31.7 billion in cumulative investments across nine operational zones supporting nearly 29 000 jobs.

Eskom tariff increases to take effect from April - South African business and economy
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Eskom tariff increases to take effect from April

Eskom will implement electricity tariff increases of 8.76% for direct customers from April, with municipal users facing a 9.01% average hike from July.

Ndabeni vows to back one million small enterprises over current term - South African business and economy
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Ndabeni vows to back one million small enterprises over current term

Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni has pledged government support for one million MSMEs, including red tape reduction and improved access to finance.

Nelson Mandela Bay boosts ward councillor funding to R150 000 - South African business and economy
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Nelson Mandela Bay boosts ward councillor funding to R150 000

Nelson Mandela Bay has raised its ward councillor discretionary allowance from R100 000 to R150 000, lifting the metro's total annual allocation to R9 million.

Choosing local products key to driving South Africa's economic growth - South African business and economy
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Choosing local products key to driving South Africa's economic growth

Government urges South Africans to buy local as policy reforms and homegrown brand successes highlight the power of everyday spending to drive economic growth and job creation.

South Africa sees economic momentum building across key sectors - South African business and economy
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South Africa sees economic momentum building across key sectors

Minister Parks Tau says South Africa's pro-growth reforms are delivering results, with four consecutive quarters of growth and strong performance in mining and agriculture.

Cape Town summit aims to tackle SA's unemployment crisis with bold solutions - South African business and economy
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Cape Town summit aims to tackle SA's unemployment crisis with bold solutions

A major Cape Town summit running 19-20 March will bring together local and international experts to tackle South Africa's unemployment crisis and map out plans for five million new jobs.

From banking boardrooms to burial grounds: Sonja Smith's two-decade funeral i... - South African business and economy
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From banking boardrooms to burial grounds: Sonja Smith's two-decade funeral industry journey

Former bank manager Sonja Smith shares how a chance TV segment led her to build one of Gauteng's leading funeral service groups over two decades.