The AfDB says the country’s economy continues to underperform, weighed down by structural deficiencies that constrain the financial sector
The need to ensure the independence of central banks was also one of the key recommendations from South Africa’s G20 finance track
But the Democratic Alliance has said it will boycott the dialogue that will take place over nine months, calling it a waste of time and money
The Think Tank 20 group submitted its policy recommendations to representatives of G20 leaders halfway into South Africa’s presidency
The evidence leader in the sexual harassment tribunal suggests Mbenenge’s accuser seemed to be distancing herself via the tone of her responses to his texts
The Eastern Cape judge president denied sending nude photos and argued that text message exchanges with his accuser, Andiswa Mengo, reflected mutual interest, not harassment
The Eastern Cape judge president insisted he did nothing wrong in pursuing a romantic relationship with junior legal professional Andiswa Mengo and blamed a smear campaign for her harassment claims
The defence focused on challenging the sexual harassment allegations, arguing Selby Mbenenge’s interactions with former court secretary Andiswa Mengo were consensual
Zintle Nkqayi worked as Mbenenge’s secretary from 2020 until she resigned in April 2025, citing bad treatment by colleagues who supported his sexual harassment accuser, Andiswa Mengo
Mbenenge’s counsel Muzi Sikhakhane said his sexual harassment accuser Andiswa Mengo did not fit gender expert Lisa Vetten’s description of a woman who could not stand up for herself