Jeremy Maggs on 19/10/2026

El Niño: SA farmers urged to prepare for a punishing summer

‘If people are not going to be proactive on this, it will have an effect on them. I do not believe that all the scientists in the world who predict this will, all collectively, be wrong,’ says Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp.

J Jeremy Maggs
Lerato Ntuli on 19/10/2026

MTBPS 2026: Fiscal discipline in challenging times

A prolonged conflict in the Middle East or further escalation could keep oil and food prices elevated, putting additional pressure on inflation, fiscal and external balances, and global economic activity ...

L Lerato Ntuli
Bonolo Mokonoto, Bloomberg on 19/10/2026

SA’s business mood steadies despite ongoing Iran war

High precious-metal prices, overseas tourism and new vehicle sales support confidence, while rising fuel costs and borrowing rates threaten households and businesses.

B Bonolo Mokonoto, Bloomberg