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South African tax chief set to step down

Head of the South African tax authority, Edward Kieswetter's days are numbered. He is negotiating his departure with Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana and President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Subscribers only Finance 01.08.2025

The intriguing fuel partnership between Pretoria and Ivorian firm Petroci

South Africa claims to have agreed to a strategic partnership with Ivory Coast for the supply of oil products through an agreement between the South African state company Central Energy Fund and its Ivorian counterpart Petroci.

Subscribers only Energy 31.07.2025

Former South African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu in Cape Town, 30 August 2024. © Esa Alexander / Reuters

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Fall of police minister complicates Ramaphosa's ANC succession plans

The South African leader had been counting on his close ally Senzo Mchunu to succeed him as African National Congress party leader. Mchunu's ousting on suspicion of corruption is a game-changer as Ramaphosa lacks influential allies.

Subscribers only Politics 29.07.2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, 26 February 2025. © Rodger Bosch / AFP

Business leaders pick Bain and McKinsey to organise pre-G20 forum

The former head of Business Unity South Africa has called on the two strategy consultancies to assist him in organising the B20 meeting of business leaders, which will be held ahead of the G20 leaders' summit in Johannesburg in November.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 25.07.2025

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Why Gunvor is dismantling Dubai subsidiary responsible for African deals

A Gabon-flagged crude oil tanker passes through the Bosphorus in February 2024. © Yoruk Isik / Reuters

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity traders 16.07.2025

Canal+ behind decision to sell SuperSport United football team

As part of its takeover of Multichoice, Maxime Saada's group called for the sale of the football club owned by the South African pay-TV company.

Subscribers only Business 15.07.2025

Ramaphosa's US special envoy trip to Washington still pending

Mcebisi Jonas has still not been introduced to the American authorities. The special envoy to the United States is currently content to lobby from afar to push South Africa's proposals to limit the impact of tariff hikes.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.07.2025

On the QT for the next AFRICOM exercise

The next joint exercise between Africa Command and the South African military is scheduled to take place in South Africa at the end of August. Discretion is required to avoid attracting the attention of the American authorities, whose diplomatic relations with Pretoria remain strained.

Subscribers only Defence 07.07.2025

The race to sell Shell stations is running out of steam

The major Shell has not yet named a buyer for its network of 600 service stations in South Africa, which went on the market in May 2024.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity traders 03.07.2025

Despite poor figures, PetroSA increases boss's salary

According to internal documents, Sesakho Magadla's annual income could increase to 5.6m rand, despite the particularly unstable financial situations of the two companies she heads.

Subscribers only Energy 25.06.2025

Photovoltaic industry up in arms against proposed customs increase

AREP manufacturers in the South African photovoltaic sector are fighting against a proposed increase in customs duties on imported equipment and components, presented in April.

Subscribers only Energy 25.06.2025

Despite Ramaphosa's announcement, US participation at G20 still in doubt

US President Donald Trump has not confirmed whether he will attend the next G20 summit in Johannesburg in November.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 19.06.2025

President Boko tries to position South African magnate on key projects despite ripples of opposition

Backed by the head of state, South African businessman Zunaid Moti is looking to land a public-private partnership for the construction of schools and clinics, despite criticism from within the government.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 18.06.2025

Zunaid Moti (left) and Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in Kwekwe, 2018.

Behind the failed LPG deal between PetroSA and Namibia's UAG Investments

The South African state-owned company is claiming almost $9.7m from UAG Investments for the delivery of a cargo of liquefied petroleum gas to Namibia in 2023.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity traders 17.06.2025

CMA CGM's new plans for South Africa

Maritime transport giant CMA CGM is planning to expand its activities in South Africa.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Commodity traders 16.06.2025

All that gas: trade agreement goings-on between Pretoria and Washington

South Africa is preparing a new offer to purchase American LNG, after the Trump administration rejected an initial proposal. The country is also considering using US technology to boost its own gas production.

Subscribers only Energy 11.06.2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with US President Donald Trump in Washington DC, 21 May 2025.

Eco Atlantic's arrival on Block 1 is good news for businessman Lawrence Mulaudzi

In South Africa, Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas has become the new operator of Block 1, strategically located in the heart of the Orange Basin, on the border with Namibia.

Subscribers only Energy 11.06.2025

Transfer of PetroSA's audit unit to SANPC raises concerns

By transferring its internal auditors to the new state-owned oil company, PetroSA has placed them in a situation of non-compliance with the law on public finances.

Subscribers only Energy 10.06.2025

Paul Mashatile refuses to reform ANC-DA's conflict resolution apparatus

While there have been many disagreements within the Government of National Unity, only one issue has been formally resolved by the conflict resolution platform set up in September and chaired by the deputy president, who nevertheless refuses to overhaul it.

Subscribers only Politics 04.06.2025

How Pretoria worked closely with Canal+ and MultiChoice before approving the deal

South Africa's Competition Commission has given the green light for the French private media group's acquisition of MultiChoice, but the two companies still have to clear hurdles before the sale can be finalised.

Subscribers only Business 28.05.2025

Expert duo out to conquer Portuguese-speaking military markets

At the helm of the consulting firm Iberian Falcata, Colonel José Baltazar and Antonio Bras Monteiro are stepping up international collaboration in order to fit out the armies of Portuguese-speaking Africa.

Subscribers only Defence 23.05.2025

Despite Africa Finance Corp's advances, Pretoria refuses membership

Although the object of several years of intense lobbying, South Africa is reluctant to become the 46th African member of AFC. The financial institution is nevertheless multiplying its initiatives and projects.

Subscribers only Business 22.05.2025

Disagreements loom ahead of Trump-Ramaphosa White House meeting

Discussions between Washington and Pretoria have hit a snag over the presence of journalists at the meeting between the American and South African presidents planned for the 21 May. During this visit, Special Envoy Mcebisi Jonas is expected to be introduced to the US authorities.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.05.2025

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South Africa, spurned by US, cosies up to France

South Africa's foreign minister was in Paris last week and its deputy president and several other government ministers are due there this week. The flurry of visits illustrates Pretoria's growing links with Paris as its relations with the United States go from bad to worse.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 19.05.2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (left) and Deputy President Paul Mashatile in Cape Town, South Africa in June 2024.

Foreign Affairs Minister Ronald Lamola awaited in Paris

The South African minister will arrive on 16 May for a three-day visit, during which he will hold talks with his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 15.05.2025

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South Africa

South African tax chief set to step down

The intriguing fuel partnership between Pretoria and Ivorian firm Petroci

Spotlight
Fall of police minister complicates Ramaphosa's ANC succession plans

Business leaders pick Bain and McKinsey to organise pre-G20 forum

Spotlight
Why Gunvor is dismantling Dubai subsidiary responsible for African deals

Canal+ behind decision to sell SuperSport United football team

Ramaphosa's US special envoy trip to Washington still pending

On the QT for the next AFRICOM exercise

The race to sell Shell stations is running out of steam

Despite poor figures, PetroSA increases boss's salary

Photovoltaic industry up in arms against proposed customs increase

Despite Ramaphosa's announcement, US participation at G20 still in doubt

President Boko tries to position South African magnate on key projects despite ripples of opposition

Behind the failed LPG deal between PetroSA and Namibia's UAG Investments

CMA CGM's new plans for South Africa

All that gas: trade agreement goings-on between Pretoria and Washington

Eco Atlantic's arrival on Block 1 is good news for businessman Lawrence Mulaudzi

Transfer of PetroSA's audit unit to SANPC raises concerns

Paul Mashatile refuses to reform ANC-DA's conflict resolution apparatus

How Pretoria worked closely with Canal+ and MultiChoice before approving the deal

Expert duo out to conquer Portuguese-speaking military markets

Despite Africa Finance Corp's advances, Pretoria refuses membership

Disagreements loom ahead of Trump-Ramaphosa White House meeting

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South Africa, spurned by US, cosies up to France

Foreign Affairs Minister Ronald Lamola awaited in Paris

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South Africa

South African tax chief set to step down

The intriguing fuel partnership between Pretoria and Ivorian firm Petroci

Spotlight Fall of police minister complicates Ramaphosa's ANC succession plans

Business leaders pick Bain and McKinsey to organise pre-G20 forum

Spotlight Why Gunvor is dismantling Dubai subsidiary responsible for African deals

Canal+ behind decision to sell SuperSport United football team

Ramaphosa's US special envoy trip to Washington still pending

On the QT for the next AFRICOM exercise

The race to sell Shell stations is running out of steam

Despite poor figures, PetroSA increases boss's salary

Photovoltaic industry up in arms against proposed customs increase

Despite Ramaphosa's announcement, US participation at G20 still in doubt

President Boko tries to position South African magnate on key projects despite ripples of opposition

Behind the failed LPG deal between PetroSA and Namibia's UAG Investments

CMA CGM's new plans for South Africa

All that gas: trade agreement goings-on between Pretoria and Washington

Eco Atlantic's arrival on Block 1 is good news for businessman Lawrence Mulaudzi

Transfer of PetroSA's audit unit to SANPC raises concerns

Paul Mashatile refuses to reform ANC-DA's conflict resolution apparatus

How Pretoria worked closely with Canal+ and MultiChoice before approving the deal

Expert duo out to conquer Portuguese-speaking military markets

Despite Africa Finance Corp's advances, Pretoria refuses membership

Disagreements loom ahead of Trump-Ramaphosa White House meeting

Spotlight South Africa, spurned by US, cosies up to France

Foreign Affairs Minister Ronald Lamola awaited in Paris

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Fall of police minister complicates Ramaphosa's ANC succession plans

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Why Gunvor is dismantling Dubai subsidiary responsible for African deals

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South Africa, spurned by US, cosies up to France