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Tourism minister Patricia de Lille.

De Lille promises thousands of jobs

Tourism minister notes plans for job creation in sector contributing 1.8-million jobs

Gauteng has administered more than 286,000 doses of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines. File photo

Gauteng steps up foot-and-mouth disease response, with more than 286,000 animals vaccinated

Province calls for vaccine self-reliance and national co-ordination as outbreak worsens.

Retail sales in South Africa for November — the month of Black Friday — advanced for a second consecutive period.
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Retail sales rise in November as festive spending kicks in

General dealers and cosmetics the main drivers of second month of gains

Maize prices have dropped between 40% and 50% compared to the same time last year.
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Maize price plunge sets stage for consumer relief, but farmers feel the pinch

Maize prices in South Africa have plummeted by 40% to 50% compared to last year, offering potential relief for consumers as lower input costs may soon translate to reduced food prices. However, this price drop places financial strain on…

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SA off EU’s high-risk list in post-greylist boost

South Africa has been removed from the EU’s high-risk jurisdictions list following its exit from the FATF greylist

The private sector economy ended 2025 on a weaker footing, as business activity fell sharply amid subdued client demand and lower new orders.
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Private sector contraction worsens in December

The private sector economy ended 2025 on a weaker footing, as business activity fell sharply amid subdued client demand and lower new orders.

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The construction industry added 130,000 new jobs in the third quarter, according to Stats SA. Picture 123RF
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Improved work and profits push civil contractors’ confidence to 11-year high

But growth remains concentrated in energy and mining, despite state’s infrastructure ambitions

South Africa’s private sector remained in contraction in November as weak domestic demand and rising costs dragged activity lower.
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Private sector slowdown extends in November

PMI edges up to 49.0 as firms face sharpest rise in input costs in a year

Agbiz chief economist Wandile Sihlobo credits higher volumes of various products and better commodity prices for the third-quarter growth in agricultural exports. Picture: 123RF
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SA’s agricultural exports post robust third-quarter growth

Global demand, improved port efficiency and better commodity prices drive performance

DROPPING: The PMI fell to 49.2 in October amid weak domestic orders and lingering trade tensions
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Factory activity slips back into contraction as demand softens

PMI falls to 49.2 amid weak domestic orders and lingering trade tensions