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KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA AT THE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

President Cyril Ramaphosa signalled a push to reset strained ties with the US, backing plans by Washington's new envoy to boost America's corporate presence in the country as he welcomed "positive signals" on trade relations.

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will receive the credentials of US Ambassador-designate Brent Bozell this week, a step that may signal a tentative easing of strained ties between the two countries.

Cabinet clears Cofi, anti-money-laundering and telecoms changes for submission

Uber plans to greatly expand its motorcycle-based e-hailing service in South Africa even as concerns grow over the safety of such an option.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu as Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) for a period of five years with effect from 1 May 2026.

African countries are turning to nuclear energy to boost power supply and cut emissions. Yet complex financing, long timelines and safety demands mean only a few nations may realistically bring reactors online.

South Africa will reduce fuel taxes by 3 rand per liter for both gasoline and diesel in April to cushion a surge in oil prices driven by the war in Iran.
The measure will cost about 6 billion rand in lost revenue for the one month-period, and the government will implement mechanisms to recoup the foregone revenue within the fiscal framework.
The reduction in fuel taxes is designed to be fiscally ...

South Africa cannot afford to wait for the next crisis to usher in the next concession to business

Standard Bank Group CEO Sim Tshabalala has called for an urgent review of South Africa’s regulatory framework, which he says is limiting economic growth.