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Has South Africa conquered its debt mountain?

The 2026 budget marks a turning point. South Africans remain sceptical, but with fiscal credibility up and funding stress down, the holy grail of debt stabilisation is finally within reach

By Claire Bisseker


Investing

South 32’s new direction

Diversified miner South 32 has great plans for the next 18 months, with a bias towards North America, says GEO Graham Kerr. Industry in South Africa has so much potential, he says, but suffers from lack of state support.

By David McKay

Diamond capital Kimberley has lost its sparkle

Sewage spills and potholes are signs of the city’s decaying infrastructure — and then there’s the political infighting, allegations of misconduct, court battles and hospital deaths


Cape Town’s annual art fair goes global

The Investec Cape Town Art Fair has joined the global art world as an important site for collectors, curators and investors to connect; there's also some incredible art to be seen



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