Global Scans · South Africa · Weekly Summary

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WHAT'S NEXT?: Local elections in South Africa this year could see the ruling African National Congress lose control of key cities like Johannesburg and Pretoria for the first time. South Africa's economy is at risk of falling into recession and public confidence in the ANC is falling.

• [New] Without a strong SANDF, South Africa cannot deter threats, protect trade, or maintain its global standing in a multipolar world. Martin Plaut
• [New] The grain exchange could provide importing countries, including China, India, Egypt, South Africa, and Brazil, with more predictable and reliable access to food. All About Feed
• [New] Vodacom invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the E-Waste Management Learnership Programme 2025 / 2026, a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills in environmental sustainability and electronic waste recycling. Youth Village
• [New] Brazil and Mexico are leveraging their solar and wind potential, while the UAE and South Africa are emerging markets investing in decentralized power for greater energy diversification. LinkeWire
• [New] Commenting on the latest developments regarding South Africa's economy and, particularly, public finances, S&P Global Ratings expects GDP growth to rise to an average of 1.5% over 2025-2028. Optimum Investment Group
• [New] The proposed tariffs could severely disrupt South Africa's economy, threatening billions in export revenue and putting thousands of jobs at risk across key industries. VEGA Asset Management
• Water and Sanitation Department is one of the largest hiring platforms in South Africa, offering a variety of job opportunities. Vacanciesnews.co.za
• Production challenges in South Africa, including persistent electricity supply disruptions and labour disputes, have constrained output growth despite rising prices. Discovery Alert
• Brazil, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates are expected to witness increasing demand due to expanding healthcare access and rising incidence of chronic illness. Market.us Media
• Building on the success of the 2022 and 2023 South Africa Green Hydrogen Summits, the African Green Hydrogen Summit 2025 aims to showcase Africa's potential as a global leader in green hydrogen production, unlocking investment opportunities and strategic partnerships. Engineering News
• Stellenbosch University will be the first university in South Africa to house a hyperspectral core imaging system, thanks to a donation from mining company AngloGold Ashanti. Mining Weekly
• Platinum has been in a critical supply deficit for several years and in 2025, the global deficit will deepen due to weak recycling numbers and lower output from mines particularly in South Africa. My Blog
• South Africa's food production challenge While maize and soy production meet domestic needs, South Africa relies on wheat imports, making local food security vulnerable to global trade disruptions. Genetic and mechanised innovations in SA maize producti
• The horticulture sector has shown particular promise in certain regions of South Africa, offering profitable opportunities for diversification. African farming
• Emerging markets were boosted by gains in South Korea, Turkey, and South Africa, while positive returns in China were helped by weaker economic data leading hopes for additional stimulus. Centered Financial
• South Africa is reportedly facing an infrastructure crisis that threatens its ability to cope with the realities of climate change. IOL
• The MRDB may formalize small-scale mining, increasing legal chrome supply, but we do not expect any big change in supply of chrome [from South Africa]. FastMarkets
• Africa: 3 incidents in South Africa and Tunisia accounted for the most reported attacks, with the South African Weather Service outage highlighting risks to critical infrastructure, though low counts suggest significant underreporting. iTWire
• US lawmakers have requested to move the next AGOA Summit out of South Africa as a first form of punishment, which could signal the plan to have South Africa excluded from the agreement privileges in some form or degree. Regina Mundi Global Advisors
• Employment growth is expected to be more resilient in some non-OECD emerging economies such as India and South Africa, but to slow further in China due to its ageing population reducing labour supply. IBPS Guide
• As legal battles continue and political pressures mount, the ultimate resolution will establish important precedents for how South Africa manages complex public-private partnerships and navigates the tension between legal principle and practical necessity. InsideBitcoins.com
• 99% of global supply is concentrated in high risk regions: China and Russia and South Africa. The Oregon Group - Investment Insights
• South African sugar production for the 2024-25 production season is forecast to recover by 7% year-on-year to 2.09 million tonnes. Ghanamma.com

Last updated: 01 July 2025