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Citi Country Officer and Banking Head, South Africa, André Ross, delivered the following opening remarks at Citi Markets’ Cocktails & Conversation reception, held on 7 October 2026 in Sandton. His speech reflects on the role of financial institutions in supporting South Africa’s economic development, enabling investment and strengthening the country’s financial ecosystem.

Keynote Address
Thursday, October 15, 13:30
CTICC, Elephant State, Ballroom East

U.S.–Africa Grid Security Forum on November 10 -11, 2026 at the InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town, South Africa

The Walt Disney Company Africa has unveiled its 2026-2027 entertainment lineup at a media event in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 20 October.

St David’s Marist Inanda will once again welcome South Africa’s top school football talent when the 2026 Challenge Cup returns from 7- 9 August 2026, with Adidas and Orlando Pirates Football Club partnering with the tournament to elevate one of the country’s premier school football events.

Africa’s hospitality industry is undergoing rapid expansion with more than 100,000 rooms currently under construction – that is a 13% increase from last year, according to W Hospitality’s 2025 Africa development report. This growth is fuelled by a rising middle class, a young population, and a desire to travel and prioritise experiences over consumer goods – placing hospitality at the centre of ...

$15 million grant from The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation establishes the Global Research Initiative on Breast Cancer in Younger Women, a landmark multi-year effort uniting scientists worldwide to address one of the most underfunded areas of breast cancer research.

Supporting the New Life Home Trust through a community outreach initiative in Kenya

BERLIN, Oct 21 (Reuters) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on US President Donald Trump on Wednesday to invite South Africa to the upcoming summit of Group of 20 leaders in Miami.

South Africa announces two-month fuel levy reduction
Fuel relief to cost government 10 billion rand
Treasury reports 54.1 billion rand revenue overrun
Additional revenue to be used for infrastructure, debt reduction