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Treasury says debt has peaked. Now the test is delivery
/ 11 March 2026

Treasury says debt has peaked. Now the test is delivery

In an interview with the Mail & Guardian, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana explains why stabilising South Africa’s debt marks a turning point for the fiscus and why rail reform, infrastructure delivery and fiscal discipline will determine whether the shift can be sustained. Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says South Africa’s debt trajectory has reached a turning […]

Infrastructure funding is not the constraint. Governance is.
/ 11 March 2026

Infrastructure funding is not the constraint. Governance is.

South Africa does not face a shortage of capital for infrastructure. It faces a shortage of institutions that are structurally ready to absorb it. This distinction is often overlooked in debates about infrastructure delivery. Funding gaps are frequently cited as the primary obstacle, yet South Africa’s financial system remains deep, liquid and capable of supporting […]

Iran war drives oil above $100, raising inflation risks for South Africa
/ 9 March 2026

Iran war drives oil above $100, raising inflation risks for South Africa

South Africa’s economic outlook is facing renewed uncertainty as the widening war involving Iran, Israel and the United States begins to ripple through global energy markets, raising concerns about fuel prices, inflation and the timing of potential interest rate cuts. Oil markets reacted sharply as the conflict intensified. Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel […]