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Treasury targets more savings after R12bn identified under TARS scheme
25th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The National Treasury reports that R12-billion in savings has been identified for the coming three years as a result of its Targeted and Responsible Savings (TARS) initiative, which requires... 


Agriculture sector should benefit from wider macroeconomic, fiscus improvements
25th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The agriculture and rural development sector has been allocated R39.5-billion of dedicated government spending in 2026/27, as part of National Treasury’s R283-billion economic development budget... 


Budget outlines shift from oversight to ‘structural intervention’ to tackle municipal dysfunction
25th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Amid growing dissatisfaction with the performance of many of the country’s 257 municipalities, 162 of which are categorised as being in financial distress, the National Treasury has outlined what... 


Infrastructure in focus as South Africa reaches fiscal ‘turning point’
25th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Accelerating infrastructure investment emerged as a central theme of the 2026 Budget, which Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana characterised as representing a “turning point” for both debt... 


Treasury mandates sustainability plans as fiscal anchor going forward
25th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

To entrench commitments to healthy public finances, national government will introduce legislation requiring each new administration to table a medium-term fiscal plan to embed fiscal... 


Treasury expects healthy trade, investment conditions until at least 2028
25th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

National Treasury expects demand from South Africa’s major trading partners to tick up from an estimated 3.1% in 2025 to 3.3% in 2026, settling at 3.4% in 2027 and 2028. This trend is supported by... 


Tau signals strategic reset to strengthen economic transformation
25th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

During an engagement session between the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) and all 11 broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) Sector Charter Councils, held in Pretoria, on... 


NBI joins Operation Vulindlela implementation drive to reform local government
25th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As South Africa enters the implementation phase of its most ambitious economic reform programme, the National Business Initiative (NBI) confirms that its Technical Assistance and Mentorship... 


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Budget

Operation Vulindlela delays are receiving attention - Treasury
25th February 2026

With Operation Vulindlela having entered its second phase, which focuses on structural reforms and economic recovery for municipalities over the next three years, National Treasury admits in it... 


Treasury targets more savings after R12bn identified under TARS scheme
25th February 2026

The National Treasury reports that R12-billion in savings has been identified for the coming three years as a result of its Targeted and Responsible Savings (TARS) initiative, which requires... 


Agriculture sector should benefit from wider macroeconomic, fiscus improvements
25th February 2026

The agriculture and rural development sector has been allocated R39.5-billion of dedicated government spending in 2026/27, as part of National Treasury’s R283-billion economic development budget... 


Competition Policy

Tribunal confirms settlement between commission, Wilmar
19th February 2026

The Competition Tribunal has confirmed, as an order, a consent agreement between the Competition Commission and Wilmar SA (formerly Wilmar Continental Edible Oils and Fats). Although it has agreed... 


Seifsa concerned over Competition Commission search
16th February 2026

Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) has voiced its concern about the Competition Commission’s recent raid at four companies in the... 


Cape Gate denies wrongdoing, to challenge warrant following commission’s visit
16th February 2026

Officials from the Competition Commission on February 13 conducted an unannounced visit to steel and wire products company Cape Gate’s premises as part of a wider industry inquiry, following... 


Labour

Tongaat BRPs apply for provisional liquidation after collapse of Vision transaction
12th February 2026

The business rescue practitioners (BRPs) of sugar producer Tongaat Hulett have reported that, after exhausting all reasonable endeavours, they have applied to the High Court of South Africa... 


Crime, job prospects drive rich, skilled South Africans abroad
11th February 2026

Concerns about crime, the future of their children and career prospects have driven more than 1-million rich and well-educated South Africans to emigrate, a new report shows. Nearly half of the 1... 


CSIR leads local skills development for EU-backed critical metals programme
10th February 2026

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has been selected to drive the EU’s Team Europe Initiative, which aims to align skills development, industrial investment and clean energy... 


Legislative Environment

NHI paused for now as Ramaphosa awaits ConCourt ruling
20th February 2026

Two cases relating to the controversial National Health Insurance will be heard in the Constitutional Court in May, prompting President Cyril Ramaphosa to refrain from promulgating any provisions... 


Reforms advance certainty, implementation risks remain
20th February 2026

South Africa has made significant strides in establishing a clear electricity regulatory framework, but implementation threatens to undermine its impact, highlights law firm Sitef & Co director... 


Competitive regulation key amid renewables disruption
20th February 2026

Amid the technological ‘tsunami’ in renewable power technologies under way, African energy regulators need to have rules that are market friendly and that encourage competition, highlights... 


Macro & Micro

2026 Budget highlights
25th February 2026

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the big themes in the 2026 Budget, delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on February 25, as well as what the Budget means for business and... 


Planned R20bn tax increase withdrawn from 2026 Budget
25th February 2026

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced during his 2026 Budget speech on February 25 that a R20-billion tax increase that was previously earmarked for the 2026 Budget has been withdrawn and... 


Agriculture sector should benefit from wider macroeconomic, fiscus improvements
25th February 2026

The agriculture and rural development sector has been allocated R39.5-billion of dedicated government spending in 2026/27, as part of National Treasury’s R283-billion economic development budget... 


State Companies

Budget must set out how country will build on reform – BLSA’s Mavuso
23rd February 2026

The Budget to be delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Gondongwana on February 25 must build on the reform gains South Africa has made and provide strong support to drive and accelerate reforms while... 


dtic wants to stabilise Tongaat Hulett, engaging stakeholders to ensure survival
20th February 2026

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), together with other organs of State, will support all lawful efforts aimed at finding a viable and durable resolution to stabilising and... 


Economic reforms in focus
20th February 2026

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer talks about the recent attention being given to South Africa’s economic reforms. 


Statistical Releases

Manufacturing production decreased by 1.4% y/y in Dec
12th February 2026

Manufacturing production decreased by 1.4% year-on-year in December Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) Industry Statistics director Nicolai Claassen has reported. The largest negative contributions... 


IMF finds South African economy resilient, but warns of downside risks
12th February 2026

International financial institution the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as part of its yearly consultation with South Africa, has found that its economy has proven resilient thus far, owing to... 


Funding for tech startups in Africa up 46% in 2025 after two years of declines
3rd February 2026

Total investment into the African technology startup ecosystem increased by almost 50% to $1.64-billion in 2025, as the sector began to slowly recover from the impacts of the global capital... 


Tourism

Fund established to rebuild Kruger National Park – Aucamp
22nd January 2026

The Kruger National Park cannot rebuild without help and a well-coordinated, rapid response is needed, with national parks agency South African National Parks (SANParks) estimating the damage to... 


Mozambique President cancels Davos trip due to severe floods
19th January 2026

Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo has cancelled his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos this week due to severe floods that have damaged infrastructure and affected hundreds of thousands of... 


Sector builds momentum amid global shifts
16th January 2026

South Africa’s business events industry is strengthening its position as a preferred host for major African and international gatherings as several advantages continue to set the country apart,... 


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