SA faces fresh greylist risk under tougher FATF test
What we know so far The FATF greylist South Africa worked two and a half years to escape is back...
Read moreDetails
Economy
Stay informed on South Africa’s economic landscape with news covering financial markets, government policies, business growth, and economic challenges. Southafriworld brings you reliable updates to help you understand the forces shaping the nation’s economy.
US hits SA with 12.5% tariff but spares citrus and cars
What we know so far The South Africa US tariff took effect at 6.01am on Friday, 24 July 2026, when...
Read moreDetails
Reserve Bank holds repo rate at 7% in surprise move
What we know so far The repo rate South Africa's central bank sets was held at 7% on Thursday, 23...
Read moreDetails
Inflation jumps to 5% ahead of Thursday rate call
What we know so far South Africa inflation jumped to 5.0% in June 2026 from 4.5% in May, the highest...
Read moreDetails
SA arms exports triple to R10bn as R30bn target set
What we know so far South African defence exports reached R10.1 billion in 2025, nearly triple the R3.6 billion recorded...
Read moreDetails
SA signs $1.5bn World Bank loan for power and water
What we know so far The World Bank loan South Africa has been negotiating for months was signed on Tuesday,...
Read moreDetails
McKenzie itemises R31m World Cup spend, R1m on himself
What we know so far Sport, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie has published a line-by-line account of the Gayton...
Read moreDetails
Bacon prices to rise as swine fever hits 69,000 pigs
What we know so far Pork prices in South Africa are set to climb further in the coming months after...
Read moreDetails
Ramaphosa adviser proposes voluntary BEE tax surcharge
What we know so far Kuben Naidoo, a member of President Cyril Ramaphosa's presidential economic advisory council, has proposed a...
Read moreDetails
Amazon satellite internet coming to South Africa in 2027
What we know so far Amazon will bring its satellite internet service to South Africa in 2027 through an agreement...
Read moreDetails
Recent News
Southafriworld is an independent South African digital news platform delivering timely, credible reporting on national news, business, politics, technology, lifestyle, and major stories shaping South Africa and the world.