President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s democracy must be measured by its ability to deliver real, material improvements in people’s lives

South Africa’s 32nd Freedom Day highlights both democratic gains and ongoing struggles with inequality, unemployment and poverty

For the first time in several years, electricity did not dominate the president’s address

The president said the South African National Defence Force would be deployed to support police in tackling gang violence and illegal mining

The Universal Basic Income Coalition said the government’s proposals to link the grant to employment-related conditions could exclude eligible beneficiaries

The statistics agency’s youth report notes worsening joblessness, hunger and safety concerns among South Africa’s youth

The Institute for Security Studies launched its Prospects 2043 report on Tuesday, with strong leadership seen as key to long-term stability in the country This content is…

Michael Power chats to the M&G editor-in-chief and business journalists about South Africa and its place in the global economy

Michael Power chats to the M&G editor-in-chief and business journalists about South Africa and its place in the global economy.

The Covid-19 social relief of distress grant was terminated at the end of April, but research shows it aided job recovery

Over the last year, amid lockdowns and recession, the number of part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs took a cut in South Africa

Governments should adopt policies that promote external competitiveness and labour market initiatives as well as establish special economic zones