Here’s a snapshot of South Africa’s news this week...
𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟:
Malema’s firearm conviction triggers MP disqualification process🏛️
EFF supporters' stage nationwide solidarity actions 😳
Madlanga Commission hears claims of systemic police corruption🤯
Metro Police officials plead self-incrimination risk🤬
Tongaat Hulett faces possible liquidation after 134 yrs 🌾
Sugar industry warns of job losses & supply disruption🧑🌾
SA reform loses some steam as rail & ports lag😤
ActionSA seeks revival of Phala Phala probe📂
Eskom hits extended no load shedding milestone💪🏻
SA ramps up fuel imports from US as war jolts trade⛽️
Eskom asserts winter generation confidence❄️
New SA coins include gold collectible issues 🪙
CPT luxury homes sell above asking price🏘️
Taxi crash in EC injures commuters🚐
Road rage killer handed double life sentence disinflation progress 😡
𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘:
SARB monitors AI‑driven banking threats🔐
Energy prices drive transport & food inflation🥴
Diesel refunds provide some cushion for agriculture and mining⛽
The Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows under‑recoveries have eased; motorists still face hikes in May 🆙
IMF downgrade highlights fragility, but strong commodity prices offer support 🛢
𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦:
JSE@116566⬇️
DOW@49230↘️
FTSE@10379↘️
R/$16.50
R/£22.33
R/€19.37
Bitcoin $77524
Brent crude $105
Gold $4740
𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦:
The Blitzboks are riding high after their historic Hong Kong Sevens triumph🏉
Wolvaardt blasts record century as Proteas women brushes aside Indians🏏
Markram & Quinny earn big at 100 auction🏏
Pirates and Chiefs brace for fierce Soweto derby⚽️
Enjoy the rest of the weekend!