South Africa announced over 53,000 foreign nationals have been processed for deportation or voluntary repatriation amid a crackdown on undocumented immigrants.

Standard Bank says South Africa's economic growth is accelerating as the nation reduces long-standing bottlenecks.

The post reports the South African rand gained as the US dollar weakened following US jobs data.

Bloomberg reports South Africa manufacturing sentiment fell into contraction in June as customers delayed purchases pending price declines after the US-Iran Strait of Hormuz deal.

Barclays sees near-term strength in the South African rand on valuation and interest rates.

The post reports that South Africa's two-year inflation expectations rose ahead of a central bank rate decision, complicating anchoring around the 3% target.

City of Johannesburg, near financial collapse, repays a 1.44 billion rand bond to investors despite struggles to maintain power.

South Africa's central bank governor warns that inflation expectations are rising due to second-round effects from building price pressures.

South Africa's June CPI rose 5.0% year-on-year, above the 4.7% estimate and prior 4.5%; core CPI also beat expectations.

President Trump said he would handle a possible Red Sea blockade if it occurs.

Chinese domestic futures closed mixed overnight, with PTA down over 2%, synthetic rubber up over 1%, and plastic and soybean meal up nearly 1%.

The South African rand gained as gold prices climbed.

Adnoc Distribution has agreed to buy Shell fuel stations across South Africa in a deal valued at $1 billion.

Moody's positive outlook on Johannesburg's credit assessment offers a potential path to an upgrade via better governance for the municipality on the verge of financial collapse.

South Africa plans to tap existing rand-denominated sukuk bonds as part of its funding plans for the current fiscal year.

The post reports that South African rand trading surged in the first quarter as war-induced volatility boosted average daily turnover by up to 20%, according to the central bank.

The South African rand weakens as the dollar strengthens on Fed rate outlook.

Bloomberg Economics reports emerging market stocks fell due to a South Korea tech selloff and currencies weakened amid worsening global risk sentiment.

Bloomberg reports South African consumer confidence fell sharply in Q2 2026 as households face rising fuel prices due to the Iran war.