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The week ahead: Trump tariffs kick in Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief August 4, 2025 News
Kganyago sets his inflation anchor at 3% The SARB has lowered its inflation target to 3% as it cut rates to a three-year low, a shift that could cut ultimately save… by Vernon Wessels August 1, 2025 Economy & Markets
The week ahead: Trump tariffs loom as rates cut beckons Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief July 28, 2025 News
Returns, and redemption, for the GEPF The GEPF says it’s cleaned house and tightened control over the PIC. But scandals like Daybreak and Ayo still linger… by Vernon Wessels July 25, 2025 Investing & Finance
Robbing a city blind The CEOs of Joburg’s barely functional utilities – like Joburg Water and City Power – are budgeted to cost R40m this year… by Shirley de Villiers July 21, 2025 Opinion·Politics 13
The week ahead: Mkhwanazi, trade tensions and more Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief July 21, 2025 News·Politics
The week ahead: US-South Africa relations in the spotlight Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days ahead… by The South Africa Brief July 14, 2025 News
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