Producing cement, plastic, steel, aluminium and food causes greenhouse gases, but a circular economy can reduce emissions
This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.
Without urgent, effective action by the government, manufacturers, investors and unions, the industry will fail, leaving thousands jobless and damaging the economy
Amid rising imports and operational hurdles, the steel producer announces layoffs while the government’s long-term strategy remains unclear
ArcelorMittal SA expects to make a final decision by August on the closure of its long steel operation, which puts 3 500 jobs at risk
Steel production relies on coal so the sector will have to move to hydrogen or renewable energy to reduce its carbon footprint
The three-year agreement runs from 1 April to 31 March 2026
Lessons from when Jan Smuts drove the industrialisation of South Africa in the form of electricity and steel to benefit an elite community
Residents say the findings proves their concerns about pollution ‘are real’
Steel and aluminium tariff hikes imposed by the US could mean job losses in SA
Earlier this month, President Trump signed a proclamation implementing new trade policies including 25% tariffs on Chinese exports
The president renewed his demand that the European Union halts its trade barriers to US products in order to spare his allies new tariffs
Amsa’s record fine for price collusion comes at a time when protection is topping the agenda.
South Africa’s industrial landscape is set to change dramatically as steel prices and imports rise.
China’s over-supply is putting thousands of South African jobs at risk, but the state has been slow to respond.
Producers are taking a big hit and there is little chance of exporting the surplus.
The first wave of job losses for metalworkers has begun and the upshot will be apocalyptic.
The local steel industry is vanishing and about 190 000 people face losing their jobs.
Resistance is rising to the liberalising ideology of the South African state and corporate elites, says Patrick Bond, who is on an M&G Lit Fest panel.
Falling prices and a global oversupply could trigger import tariffs to protect local producers.
